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.
Midday Breaks Start from June 15 in Dubai
Starting June 15, there will be a mandatory midday break for establishments whose employees work under direct sunlight. The midday break will be from 12:30....
UAE Government Employees to Receive Salary before Eid
His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, has directed the early issuance of salaries for government employees, social welfare beneficiaries,....
Dubai Municipality Installs Ramadan Fridges in Public Parks
Dubai Municipality, in cooperation with Al Rawabi, has installed fridges in public parks across the city. Each fridge is filled with dates, dairy, and juices....
Dubai Aims to Have 25% Self-Driving Vehicles by 2030
In the near future, we can expect to see more self-driving vehicles in Dubai. Through the “Self-Driving Transport Strategy,” the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)....
Qatar Sympathizers to Face Jail Time up to 15 Years, UAE Warns
Locals and expats in the UAE who express sympathy towards Qatar on social media may face up to 15 years in jail. What’s more, they....
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....
