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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.
Eid Al Fitr Holiday for UAE Public Sector Announced
Eid Holidays for the public sector has been announced. According to a post from the official Twitter account of the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources,....
In Photos: Prince Hamdan Performs Umrah with ‘Unknown Soldiers’
HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, peformed Umrah in Makkah....
Police Arrest 33 Suspects Over Phone Scam
A friendly reminder to everyone: beware of answering phone calls from strangers, especially those who ask for money. Through separate raids in Deira and a....
Drug Smugglers Arrested in Sharjah
There are certain substances that are banned in the UAE, and bringing them into the country is a criminal offence. At Sharjah International Airport recently, three....
Lucky Dubai Expat Wins AED 3.6 Million Twice
Winning a million dollars in a raffle draw is lucky, and winning again seems close to impossible. But this is exactly what happened to an....
Fake News: Video of Man on Fire at Dubai Mall Not True
In the UAE, spreading false information via social media, print, or any other means is illegal. Just recently, authorities have clarified that a video showing a....
Free Bus Rides from Dubai Airport to Ras Al Khaimah Until Sep 30
Situated on the northern part of the UAE, Ras Al Khaimah is the fourth-largest emirate in the country. There are plenty of things to do....
Phase II of Parallel Roads Project in Business Bay to Open on June 8
The Phase 2 of the Parallel Roads Project located in Business Bay district is set to open on June 8. According to a report from....
2 Years after Fire, The Address Downtown Hotel Reopens!
Two years after a huge fire breakout during the New Year’s even countdown in Dubai, The Address Downtown officially reopens. The flagship hotel under Emaar....
Two Children Drown in Villa Swimming Pool
Parents of two young children in Dubai suffered tragic loss when an 18-month-old girl and her 2-year-old cousin died after drowning in a family swimming....
