Dubai Water Canal: Water Now Flows Through It
A milestone for the three-year project: water is being flowed into the Dubai Water Canal. This is the first time this is done and it will be part of an actual test process. It is …
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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.
The Tower: Dubai’s Soon-to-be Tallest Skyscraper Will Rise in 2020
The undertaking of a new project named “The Tower at Dubai Creek Harbour” has been laid out by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai). The tower aims to be …
Dubai Parks and Resorts – Legoland and Riverland to Open on October 31
The date is set: 31 October 2016. The largest theme park destination in the region will finally open its gates to the general public. Riverland, a themed destination for retail, dining and entertainment will open …
Dubai Water Canal Project to Open in November!
The Dubai Water Canal is set to open this November 2016! Great news as this is another grand development that has been planned in Dubai. The RTA (Roads and Transport Authority) announced via a series of …
Islamic New Year: Three-Day Long Weekend for UAE Private and Public Sector
UAE residents, the 2nd of October 2016 is announced as a holiday for both private and public sectors in celebration of the Islamic New Year. Since October 2 is a Sunday, this means a long …
PCG Dubai Advisory on Illegal Fundraising/Charity Drives
The PCG (Philippine Consulate General) in Dubai and the Northern Emirates advises Filipinos working in the UAE to avoid spearheading fund/charity drives without legal approval. As decreed in 2015 by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al …
PCG Dubai Advisory: Risks of OFWs on Visa Runs
Filipinos abroad warned against the risks of doing visa runs. The Philippine Consulate General in Dubai and the Northern Emirates is sharing a public advisory from the POEA (Philippine Overseas Employment Authority) regarding the implicit risks …
Eid Al Adha: Possible 5-Day Holiday on September 2016
Eid Al Adha holidays in 2016 is expected to fall on September 9-13 and UAE residents could have a possible 5-day break (including the weekend). The Islamic calendar is based on the moon sighting and …
Filipinos Travelling to UAE: Beware of Using Fake Documents, Close to 2000 Pinoys Off-Loaded
Filipinos travelling to UAE, beware of using forged or fake documents. In 2015, close to 2000 Pinoys were off-loaded due to this scenario. The Philippine Consulate General in Dubai has posted a press release where …
Emirates Flight EK521 Passengers Reported to Receive 7000 USD as Financial Assistance
An Emirates flight crash landing happened at the Dubai international airport earlier this August 2016. From Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum – India) to Dubai (UAE), the plane caught fire and had to make an emergency landing. With …