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.
Two women, an Ethiopian and a Filipino, have gone on trial after getting pregnant out of wedlock. Both of them are residents of Abu Dhabi, and they are being tried separately. In the UAE, sex …
Announcement to all the ladies! Selected malls across Dubai and the UAE are offering free health screenings for women this September and October. The free health checks are part of “Feel the Beat,” a heart …
Today, September 16 – Saturday, a fire broke out in a high-rise building in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). The Sky Gardens tower is a 45-floor tower in the major financial area in the city. …
All expats in the UAE are required to undergo medical fitness tests, particularly when applying for an employment, residency, or education visa. And so, medical fitness centers here are always busy, with many applicants waiting …
12th September 2017 – The Philippines and United Arab Emirates recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the hiring of domestic workers. Under this agreement, only registered agencies are allowed to recruit domestic workers …
Dubai is known to be a place where the world’s “firsts” are created. It has the world’s first robocop, roaming the streets and helping to keep the city safe. It will also feature the world’s …
If you’re a frequent flyer with Emirates, then you’re in for a treat! The UAE’s premier airline is currently offering additional baggage allowance to selected flights. Now you won’t have to worry or stress about …
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) has been introducing new and upgraded programs for OFWs lately. There’s the OWWA scholarship program, which caters to OFW dependents. And now, there’s also an enhanced livelihood program for …
The Guinness World Records 2018 edition has just been released, and it includes new records made in the UAE. That’s right! The emirates has achieved not just one, or two, but 24 world records in …
Great news for art and culture lovers! The much-awaited Louvre Abu Dhabi, an iconic museum set on Saadiyat Island, will be opening its doors to the public on November 11, 2017. With an area of …