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.
Expo 2020 Dubai Launches “Colorful” Marketing Campaign
With only a thousand days to go before Expo 2020 Dubai, event organizers have launched its first international marketing campaign. Based on the theme “Connecting....
HH Sheikh Mohammed Visits Dubai Creek Tower Project
About a month ago, we shared images of the Dubai Creek Tower as it undergoes construction in the Dubai Creek Harbour, one of Emaar’s latest projects.....
Couple’s Wedding Formalized through a “Robot”
Earlier this month, we witnessed the royal wedding of Sheikh Suhail bin Ahmed bin Juma Al Maktoum and Sheikha Maryam — who happens to be the....
TRA Responds to Fake SMS: AED 5000 Fine for Using VPN in UAE
Ever since the blocking of Skype and other Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) apps in the UAE, people have been wondering how to make calls online.....
Salary Report: Highest-Paying Jobs for OFWs
There are around 10 million Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in the world today. They work in various jobs in Dubai, Hong Kong, Canada, United Kingdom,....
Smokers Beware: AED 500 Fine for Throwing Cigarettes in Dubai
There are quite a number of do’s and don’ts in the UAE when it comes to dress code, public behaviour, and other matters. If you’re a....
National Tribute: Sheikh Zayed Memorial to be Inaugurated on Jan 22
As we all know, this year marks the “Year of Zayed,” in honor of the founding father of the UAE, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan....
World’s First “Artificially Conceived” Camel Born in Dubai
When it comes to creating the “world’s firsts” — Dubai is certainly up to the challenge. Early last year, the city featured the world’s first....
First Bank for OFWs is Now Open
A few months ago, we shared the news that a bank for OFWs, which will specifically cater to Filipinos working abroad — will open this....
AED 250,000 Fine & Jail Time for Woman Posting Indecent Videos Online
Just the other day, we talked about social media rules in the UAE and the consequences of sharing inappropriate posts online. As if by coincidence, a....
