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.
The UAE’s Ministerial Development Council (MDC) has laid down its plan to reduce 50 percent of federal government service centers and convert them into digital platforms within two years. In line with this, the UAE …
Spouses and children of select foreign residents in the UAE who acquire citizenship in the UAE can soon apply for an Emirati passport. Earlier this year, the UAE passport was hailed as the most powerful …
Due to the increased number of COVID-19 cases in Dubai, a number of new rules have been announced and are to be implemented for the whole month of February 2021. All residents and tourist should …
WhatsApp has recently rolled out its own Status feature in an attempt to allay concerns regarding its impending privacy shift. While the update directly engages users, it does not, however, indicate whether it will reverse …
Residents in the emirate who wish to join the vaccination program may now avail of a free ride home from select vaccination centers, the Dubai government announced. The Dubai Taxi (Hala) free ride can be …
The Dubai Health Authority has announced job opportunities for nurses. In a recent post from the DHA official Twitter account, they mentioned that they are looking for nurses for contract lasting for 3 months, with …
An Instagram post has led to the arrest of a Dubai housemaid after her Emirati sponsor saw her post wearing his wife’s clothing. Also Read: Be Careful What You Post, Social Media Rules in UAE …
The UAE announced that it will shut down all third-party maid for hire agencies starting March to better protect the rights of workers and employers, a Cabinet minister revealed on Tuesday, January 19. Also Read: OFW …
A warning to everyone. Please be advised that offending / insulting others is a crime in the UAE. Aside from insults, the country has strict policies when posting content on social media. According to a …
A 29-year-old Asian man was arrested and was later on charged in court for faking and selling an employment visa for AED 6,500 in Dubai. ALSO READ: Important Documents You Need to Have to Work …