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.
Once again, we would like to share a friendly reminder to everyone: sex outside marriage is illegal in the UAE. Recently, an unmarried a couple learned this lesson the hard way. A court found them guilty …
Government employees in the UAE will have a long nine-day break after the end of Ramadan (including the two weekends). According to a report from official news agency WAM, based on the directives of His …
Eid Al Fitr is coming next week and a report from WAM news agency states that UAE Ministry of Labour has declared it as an official paid holiday for all private sector employees in the …
Employees who have company-provided accommodation have 30 days to vacate after their contract service is completed said The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation. As informed by the Ministry “Labour Law states that an …
In the month of Ramadan, employees located in the UAE will have less work hours in a daily job schedule, from the regular 8 hours a day will reduce to an average of 6 hours …
Please be advised that posting pictures of women online without their consent can land you in jail. A report from Emirates 24/7 states that Milan Sharaf, Deputy Premier and Interior Minister Researcher, says that women …
The Philippine Consulate General Dubai & Northern Emirates warns all Filipinos to be alert when travelling and to be wary of prohibited substances disguised as chocolate candies. The PCG in Hong Kong SAR reported two Filipinos coming …
Great news for Filipinos as Emirates airlines launches a new route to the Philippines, this time from Dubai to Cebu and Clark! Emirates currently operates 2 flights a day from Dubai to Manila. This will …
Earlier this year, we mentioned that the UAE will be introducing value-added tax (VAT) next year. Sure enough, the Federal Tax Authority has recently published a set of draft executive regulations on the matter. Starting 1st …
Starting January 1, 2018, business owners and landlords in the UAE will be required to pay a value-added tax (VAT) of five percent. The announcement was made by the country’s Federal National Council (FNC) recently. …