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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.
Caught on Camera: Dubai Police Show Crash Footage
DUBAI: Several motorists have been arrested after dangerous driving incidents across Dubai, as Dubai Police stepped up enforcement and released actual crash footage to warn the....
From Viral Stunts to Legal Trouble: Riders Face Consequences
DUBAI: Authorities have stepped up road enforcement as Dubai Police crack down on reckless motorcycle riders caught performing dangerous stunts across the city. One-Wheel Stunts....
From Job Offers to Travel Aid: Scams Every OFW Must Know
DUBAI: Filipino workers abroad are being warned to stay alert as scams targeting overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) continue to evolve. Authorities urge workers to rely....
AI to Power 50% of UAE Services by 2028
UAE: The United Arab Emirates is planning a major digital shift, with half of its government services set to be handled by artificial intelligence (AI)....
DSWD Steps Up Aid for OFWs from Middle East
PHILIPPINES: More overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) returning from the Middle East are receiving support, as the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) confirms over ₱3.2....
PH Airfare Shock: Fuel Surcharge Hits Record High
PHILIPPINES: Air travelers may face higher ticket prices starting April 16, as the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) raised the fuel surcharge to Level 19—the highest....
42km Metro Gold Line Coming: What You Need to Know
DUBAI: Dubai is moving forward with its largest transport project yet after approval was given for the new Metro Gold Line—a 42-kilometer underground rail system designed....
UAE Banks Ordered to Stop WhatsApp Use Immediately
UAE: The Central Bank of the UAE has ordered all banks and financial institutions to stop using messaging apps like WhatsApp for any banking service or....
Abu Dhabi Drivers Face New Toll Costs This May
ABU DHABI: Motorists in Abu Dhabi should prepare for new toll charges starting May 4, 2026, as two additional Darb toll gates go live to help....
15 Filipino Seafarers Held by Iranian Forces Safe and Unhurt, Says DMW
The Philippine government has assured the public that 15 Filipino seafarers aboard two container ships currently held by Iranian forces are safe and unharmed. Authorities....
