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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.
Steward Put on Trial for Slamming Airline on Social Media
An airline flight steward has been accused of defamation and will be put on trial for misusing social media to attack Emirates Airlines. The accused....
Dubai Police Urges Citizens to Report Crimes by Using e-Crime Platform
The police have urged the public to help crack down online extortionists by immediately reporting any related activities through the use of its e-crime platform....
Al Hosn Cultural Attraction Opens on December 7 in Abu Dhabi
There are many places to visit in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE. And pretty soon, there will be another great addition to the city’s....
UAE Prohibits Homeopathic Supplements Sold Online
The Ministry of Health has issued a circular to warn residents against products sold on social networking sites which might be contaminated and unsafe for....
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[LOOK] KhalifaSat All Set for Space Launch
The first Emirati satellite, the KhalifaSat, is all set for its Oct. 29 space launch from the Tanegashima Space Centre in Japan, and the first....
Tax Refund for UAE Tourists to Start in Mid-November
The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has released an announcement last October 22 (Monday) regarding the implementation of the Tax Refund for Tourists Scheme. Under....
Pay Bills Online, Get Chance to Win 100% Cashback
If you are planning to pay your electricity or water bill anytime soon, consider paying it online, because you just might get 100 percent of....
Smart Robots Will Soon Take Over Vehicle Inspections in Dubai
GITEX Technology Week 2018 may have ended, but the futuristic concepts and state-of-the-art technologies will no doubt continue to transform Dubai into a “Smart City.” These....
WATCH: UAE Astronauts Undergo High-speed Test as Part of Space Training
Following their stint at the Russian space training held at the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Centre, UAE’s Hazza Al Mansouri and Sultan Al Niadi were....
UAE Visit and Tourist Visas Can Now be Extended for 60 Days
Great news for everyone!!! Based on the new visa system in the UAE, those who arrive on visit or tourist visas can apply for a 30-day visa....
