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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.
More than AED 100 Million Worth of Fake Goods Seized by Abu Dhabi Police
A friendly reminder to all shoppers: before you buy, make sure that the items are original! Over the past nine months, Abu Dhabi Police have....
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[WATCH] Pinoy-made Diwata-2B Flies into Orbit Along with KhalifaSat
Just as the UAE had a big reason to celebrate last Oct 29 when the first Emirati-made satellite, the KhalifaSat, was launched into space from....
UAE Announces Long Weekend Holiday to Celebrate Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday
The UAE has announced the holiday for employees in the public/federal/government sector on November 18, 2018 – Sunday in celebration of Prophet Muhammad’s birthday. This....
Asian Couple Steals AED 300K Diamond in Dubai, Gets Arrested in India
In less than 24 hours, Dubai Police authorities were able to recover a precious gem after it had been stolen in Dubai and brought all....
Apple Owners in the UAE Can Now Use Two Mobile Numbers
Multinational UAE-based telecomm services provider, Etisalat, has recently announced the launch of the 12.1 iOS-compatible eSIM for Apple devices – the first of its kind....
Man Slapped with Hefty Fine for Taking Photos of Woman in Sharjah
An Indian man had been slapped with a fine of AED 5,000 for allegedly taking photos of a woman who was involved in accident with....
Indian Expat Wins 10 Million AED in Big Ticket Raffle
An Indian expat who has been in Dubai for 9 years won the top prize in the recent raffle draw of Big Ticket Abu Dhabi.....
Anti-Money Laundering Law Approved in the UAE
The UAE has passed the anti-money laundering law that will address terrorism financing, as well as a foreign investment law that will allow foreign enterprises....
WATCH: “World’s Largest Synchronised Car Dance” Set in Dubai
Once again, a new world record has been set in the UAE! Nissan Patrol, in coordination with Nissan Middle East, has just pulled off the....
UAE Announces Advertising Guidelines Online & on Social Media
In recent years, the role of online advertising in marketing has expanded all over the world, including the UAE. And so, the National Media Council....
