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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.
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Dubai Police to Patrol the Skies with ‘Flying Motorcycles’
The UAE government is looking to take their reach further to greater heights with the new initiative to utilize ‘flying motorbikes’ by 2020. ALSO READ:....
Foreign Sex Worker Caught in the Act in Dubai Police Raid
A woman had been arrested by the Dubai Police and will be put to trial on charges of prostitution in Dubai as shared in a....
Foreign Firm to Build Giant, Fish-shaped Building in Fujairah
There are plenty of places to visit in Fujairah, one of the seven emirates of the UAE. Pretty soon, we’ll be seeing a new attraction in the....
Close to 7,500 Filipinos in the UAE Avail Amnesty Since August
Approximately 7,500 Filipinos based in the UAE have received amnesty since August of this year, as shared by a top diplomat. However, more than half....
Man Sentenced to Jail and Deportation for Sexually Assaulting Filipina in Desert
An Iranian national was sentenced to serve six months of jail time followed by immediate deportation for allegedly raping a Filipina salesperson in Dubai as....
DOLE: OFWs to be Exempted from Aviation Charges
International airlines accommodating overseas Filipino workers in the Gulf region have been called out by the Philippines’ Labour Department to not collect aviation charges for....
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....
