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 UAE ranked first among countries that have the best Halal ecosystems, according to the 2016-2017 Global Islamic Economy Report by Thomson Reuters. Malaysia and Turkey ranked second and third, respectively. The countries were ranked …
Social media is buzzing with excitement as pictures of the Al Maktoum family’s first female pilot are trending on Instagram. Sheikha Mozah Al Maktoum, a member of Dubai’s ruling family, has just completed her first …
A Filipina living in Dubai has woken up after nine months of being in a coma. Perlite Almonte, 35, was admitted to the Rashid Hospital in April 2015, when she was found unconscious in the …
The Cabinet has approved a new entry visa system on Sunday. This system seeks to attract qualified and talented professionals to the UAE. It will be carried out in phases, said His Highness Sheikh Mohammed …
A reminder to all passengers, do not accept items from strangers when flying. You might not realize the item that you are carrying is illegal/banned in the UAE. An Arab passenger learned this lesson the hard …
Senator Ralph Recto has urged President Duterte to extend the validity of Philippine passports to 10 years. Once approved, this will double their validity period, which is currently at five years. Related Post: How to …
2017 has been declared as the Year of Giving in the UAE and what better way to start it than to learn about this act of kindness from an Indian businessman in Dubai. Firoz Merchant, …
Thrill-seekers are in for a treat, as Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is launching a new rollercoaster on March 27, 2017. Dubbed as “Turbo Track,” it will zoom riders along a 180-meter track at speeds of …
A Filipina OFW from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, won a brand new car from Dubai-based private company, Korooti. The company conducted raffle draw at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Manila as part of a …
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is now testing a “smart light” system for keeping pedestrians safe. It uses sensor-based technology to detect movement and modify the timing of traffic signals. This means that when …