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News and updates on what’s happening in Dubai. Announcements and important information about the emirate that the residents should be aware of. Here we share current events and advisories, as well as trends for your reference.
UAE Lands 2nd Spot in World’s Safest Cities to Visit List
A new major study has named the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as the world’s 2nd safest city to visit. ALSO READ: 9 Safety Reminders for Filipinos....
Filipino Man Accidentally Causes Friend’s Death After Drinking
A Filipino man has been charged at a Dubai Court on Monday (November 12) for assaulting a friend and unintentionally causing his death, based on....
Meet Laila, the First “Virtual Influencer” in the Middle East
Do you like to follow famous personalities on social media? Are you fond of learning about the latest trends from popular “influencers” online? If so,....
Foreign Employer Molests 2 Filipina Maids During Massage
A foreign businessman in Dubai has been charged with two counts of molestation. The man, a 68-year-old Austrian investor, allegedly molested two Filipina maids on....
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Dubai Police to Patrol the Skies with ‘Flying Motorcycles’
The UAE government is looking to take their reach further to greater heights with the new initiative to utilize ‘flying motorbikes’ by 2020. ALSO READ:....
Foreign Sex Worker Caught in the Act in Dubai Police Raid
A woman had been arrested by the Dubai Police and will be put to trial on charges of prostitution in Dubai as shared in a....
Foreign Firm to Build Giant, Fish-shaped Building in Fujairah
There are plenty of places to visit in Fujairah, one of the seven emirates of the UAE. Pretty soon, we’ll be seeing a new attraction in the....
Close to 7,500 Filipinos in the UAE Avail Amnesty Since August
Approximately 7,500 Filipinos based in the UAE have received amnesty since August of this year, as shared by a top diplomat. However, more than half....
Man Sentenced to Jail and Deportation for Sexually Assaulting Filipina in Desert
An Iranian national was sentenced to serve six months of jail time followed by immediate deportation for allegedly raping a Filipina salesperson in Dubai as....
DOLE: OFWs to be Exempted from Aviation Charges
International airlines accommodating overseas Filipino workers in the Gulf region have been called out by the Philippines’ Labour Department to not collect aviation charges for....
