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.
Qatar Airways Offices Closed; Qatari Nationals & Residents Banned in UAE
As part of the latest move in the fall out between Qatar and several Gulf countries, the UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has closed....
Qatar Airways Starts Refunding Unused Tickets
Following the announcement of Emirates, Etihad, and other airlines that suspended flights to and from Doha, Qatar Airways has started refunding unused tickets. Crowds of....
Emirates, Etihad, flydubai, Other Airlines Suspend Flights to and from Doha
To all travellers to and from Doha, please be advised of the suspension of flights from various regional airlines including Emirates, Etihad Airways, Flydubai, Air....
UAE Government Issues Statement Supporting Saudi Arabia and Bahrain in Cutting Diplomatic Relations with Qatar
The UAE Government has issued an official statement in support of Bahrain and Saudi Arabia in severing relations with the state of Qatar, which includes....
Dubai Font Letters Spotted All Over the City
Letters of the alphabet have been spotted all over the city lately — along Sheikh Zayed Road, Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Boulevard, Kite Beach, and....
RTA Announces Operating Hours during Ramadan
As Ramadan 2017 approaches, city services are getting ready for the month-long event. For their part, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) have announced new....
Dubai Police Launches World’s First “Robocop”
A new officer has joined the Dubai Police force, and he is not just an ordinary cop. Being the first operational robot policeman in the....
Philippine Airlines to Suspend Manila – Abu Dhabi Flights Starting July 8
As of July 8, 2017, Philippine Airlines (PAL) will be suspending flights from Manila to Abu Dhabi and vice versa temporarily. Specifically, flights PR 656/657,....
UAE Fossil Experts Identify New Species of Hippopotamus
Fossil experts from the UAE have identified a previously unknown species of hippos. They made the discovery while studying the fossils of an extinct relative....
Marsa Al Arab: New Mega Project with Two Luxury Islands on Both Sides of Burj Al Arab
Just when you think the majestic Burj Al Arab couldn’t get any better, two new islands will be added to both sides of the luxury....
