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.
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 customer communication, starting immediately. ContentsNo More Banking Transactions via Messaging …
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 manage traffic and reduce congestion on key roads. ContentsTwo New …
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 have already informed their families and are providing them with …
DUBAI: The municipality of Dubai is planning to expand its network of fuel stations to reduce congestion and improve traffic flow, especially in busy areas. The proposal was reviewed during the 93rd meeting of the …
PHILIPPINES: The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) has warned the public about a Facebook group falsely claiming to provide updates on its scholarship programs. The group, named “Owwa Scholarship 2026 – 2027 updates,” has gathered …
DUBAI: Dubai is moving closer to a fully connected justice system as authorities advance the rollout of the “Dubai for Justice” platform—a unified digital system that will connect courts, police, and prosecution services. Officials from Dubai …
SAUDI ARABIA: The Saudi government has enforced strict Hajj permit rules ahead of this year’s pilgrimage, warning that visit visas do not allow entry into Mecca for Hajj. Authorities said only individuals with an official Hajj …
WASHINGTON DC, April 22, 2026: US President Donald Trump announced the extension of the current ceasefire with Iran. At the same time, the United States will keep its naval blockade on Iranian ports firmly in …
LEBANON: The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is stepping in to assist the families of two Filipina OFWs who lost their lives in a tragic incident in Beirut, Lebanon. On April 15, 2026, an employer …
The UAE State Security Department (SSD) recently dismantled a terrorist organization planning to carry out systematic sabotage operations inside the country. Authorities arrested members of the group, stopping their covert efforts to disrupt national unity …