News
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.
Dubai Opens “One-Stop Shop” for Amnesty Seekers
As part of the preparations for the UAE amnesty program, the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) in Dubai has set up a....
DoT Launches Free Bus Service in Abu Dhabi
In a previous article, we shared about how you can travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi via public bus transportation. But you might be thinking… how....
How to Apply for UAE Amnesty 2018
The UAE amnesty program aims to help illegal residents to protect their status by either leaving the country or change their cancelled/expired visa to a valid....
2018 UAE Amnesty Starts from August 1 to 31 October
The UAE amnesty program is a welcome news for a lot of expats who are illegally residing in the country as this helps them to....
Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi Advisory about UAE Amnesty 2018
The Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi has posted an advisory for illegal Filipino nationals currently residing in the UAE with an expired/cancelled visa to rectify....
FAQs about 2018 UAE Amnesty
The Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi has released an advisory regarding the UAE amnesty program intended for visa violators who are currently residing in the....
PCG Dubai Instructions about UAE Amnesty Program 2018
PCG Dubai has released a statement concerning the UAE amnesty program for illegal residents. The program will take effect from 1 August to 31 October....
Major Brands Cut Ties with Kuwaiti beauty blogger Sondos Alqattan
Major beauty brands have cut ties with Sondos Alqattan, a Kuwaiti beauty blogger, after criticizing Kuwait’s new labour laws about rights of domestic helpers. Some....
RTA Launches Electric Abra Service on Dubai Creek
From buses to taxis, the metro, and tram — these are the modes of public transportation in Dubai. Recently, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has....
Emirati Vlogger Defends OFWs from Kuwaiti Blogger’s Remarks on Domestic Workers
Last week, Kuwaiti blogger and make-up artist Sondos Al Qattan found herself in hot water after ranting against a law that provides Filipino domestic workers with....
