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.
New HR Law: Longer Leaves, Shorter Working Hours
It’s time to revisit our working hours, official leaves, and vacations because a new Human Resources (HR) Law of Dubai Government has been approved! It includes longer....
UAE Iceberg Project Website Launched to Support Response to Water Crisis
Last year, we shared about an eco-firm’s amazing plan to tow icebergs from Antarctica to the UAE. To address the ever-increasing need for potable water, National....
Man Arrested for Posting Video of Another Crying at Customer Service Centre
Dubai Police recently arrested a man for filming and sharing a video of another man crying at a customer service centre. The video — which....
Faster Visa Processing for Workers in Jebel Ali Freezone
Situated in the western part of Dubai, the Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) is known as the world’s largest free economic zone. Thousands of employees....
flydubai Inaugurates Dubai to Thessaloniki Flights
Have you ever dreamed of going to the land of great myths and legends? Well, now is your chance! flydubai has just begun operating direct....
flydubai Launches Dubai to Sicily Direct Flights
The island of Sicily in Italy is a popular choice among tourists. Known for its historic monuments, cultural museums, and the majestic Mount Etna, the....
RTA Opens New Bus Route from Dubai to Sharjah via E311
Public commuters from Dubai to Sharjah will have another option to travel as the Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) launches a new bus route via....
Ras Al Khaimah Announces 3-Day Mourning Period for Death of Hamad Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi
Ras Al Khaimah has announced a 3-day mourning period to start on Monday, 2 July 2018, following the death of Sheikh Hamad Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi,....
Household Service Worker Wins Brand New SUV from Korooti
A Filipina household service worker from Kuwait won a brand new SUV from Dubai-based company, Korooti. Edna L, 53 years old, hails from Pampanga and....
Emirates Offers 45kg FREE Baggage Allowance
Shortly after Emirates’ special fares on flights to the Philippines, here comes another promo! Once again, the flagship carrier is expanding its free baggage allowance....
