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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.
Pay Bills, Access Gov’t Services ONLINE ONLY from Oct 21-25
If you need to pay the bills, renew your licence, or avail of a public service — take note that you can do these “online....
Watch: Her Highness Shaikha Mozah Al Maktoum as an Emirates Pilot
Other than being a privilege or entitlement, one’s position or stature in society oftentimes can also become a limitation. But that has not been the....
World’s Largest Vertical Farm to be Built in Dubai
The UAE may already have the world’s longest zipline, the world’s largest aerial projection, and the world’s largest jigsaw puzzle, but there’s another record-breaking milestone that we’ll soon....
How to Apply for the 6-Months Visa for UAE Job-Seekers
With this year’s announcement by the UAE government for those seeking to get amnesty or extend their stay in the country, many residents, particularly expats,....
WATCH: Reckless Driver Almost Smash into School Bus in Abu Dhabi
A police campaign in Abu Dhabi has featured a video of a driver recklessly speeding on the road and then cutting in front of a....
UAE Gov’t to offer 1-year Free Medication Coverage to Critically-ill Patients
In its efforts to provide appropriate treatments for patients in line with the UAE Vision 2021, the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) has partnered....
In Photos: Dubai’s Prince Hamdan Launches “Smart Police Station” at La Mer
When he’s not rescuing animals, the Crown Prince of Dubai is busy launching new initiatives. On October 3, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid....
Dubai Taxi Driver Faces Jail Time for Touching US Officer in Cab
A taxi driver in Dubai will serve 6 months in prison after he was convicted of making sexual advances on a US navy officer inside....
Indian Wins 7 Million Dirhams in Big Ticket Abu Dhabi Raffle
An Indian national was proclaimed the grand winner of AED 7 million at the “Super 7 Series 196 Draw” last Wednesday (October 3). The lucky....
Marsa Meydan: A New, Airconditioned Marina Shaped Like a Spaceship
Imagine a waterfront community where the air is cool all year round, and a gigantic “shade” shields you from the hot summer sun. This is....
