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.
Chairman of Al Habtoor Group Requests for Lifting of Ban on WhatsApp & Skype Calls
For quite some time now, Skype, WhatsApp, and other Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) calls have been blocked in the UAE. However, a prominent Emirati and....
Hijri New Year Holiday for Private Sector Announced
Great news for those of you in the private sector… your next long weekend has just been confirmed by the Ministry of Human Resources and....
Muslim Student Becomes First Hijab-Wearing Miss England Finalist
In a previous article, we featured Ibtihaj Muhammad, a prize-winning fencer and the first American athlete who wore a hijab while competing at the Olympics.....
AED 500 Fine for Spitting Gum on the Road (& Other Rules)
There are things that first-timers should know about living in the UAE, stuff that you can and cannot do. Spitting chewing gum on the road, for example,....
Long Weekend for UAE Public Sector on Hijri New Year Holiday
After the Eid Al Adha holiday, you might have been wondering when your next “break” would be. Well, if you’re in the public sector, your next....
Dubai Crown Prince Confirms Launching of First UAE-built Satellite
The UAE space programme plans to build a city on Mars someday, though it also has projects that are much closer to home. One of these is....
UAE, Philippines Among Top 10 Destinations for MENA Travellers
The UAE and the Philippines ranked among the top destinations for travellers from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, according to the latest....
Filipina Housemaid Wins AED 1 Million in Grand Draw
A Filipina housemaid in the UAE has just become an instant millionaire! Gina Realuyo Soriano from the Philippines is the fifth grand winner of the....
UAE to Enforce Tougher Visa Rules After Oct 31
The ongoing UAE amnesty program enables those who have overstayed their visas to legalise their status or exit the country without paying any fines. After the program....
Dubai Police Warns Against “Free” Online Games
Do you like to play Candy Crush, Fortnite Battle Royal, QuizUp, and other “free” games online? If yes, then you better be careful! While playing....
