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.
Man Commits Suicide in Dubai Few Hours after New Year
According to Dubai Police, a man has committed suicide in Bur Dubai 2 hours after New Years Eve. The police received an alert around 2....
Warner Brothers Theme Park Coming Soon in the UAE
It’s now official: The Warner Brothers Theme Park will be opening at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi next year. The announcement was made recently at....
Photo of Dubai Prince Feeding a Giraffe Goes Viral
A heart-warming photo of Dubai’s crown prince has been making the rounds on social media lately. The picture shows His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed....
Abandoned Filipina Now Returning Home
A Filipina who was abandoned on the road is now returning home to her family in the Philippines. She had suffered from temporary amnesia and....
First UAE “Food Bank” Opens in Dubai
Dubai Municipality opened the first UAE “Food Bank” recently at the Al Quoz area in Dubai. Her Highness Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al....
Killer Whale Seen in UAE Waters
A killer whale has been spotted at a beach in Umm Al Quwain recently. A video of the swimming animal, which is also called “orca,”....
Mohammed bin Rashid Library Project 15% Complete
The Mohammed bin Rashid Library is now being constructed in the Jaddaf area, along the Dubai Creek. Hussain Lootah, the Director-General of Dubai Municipality, announced....
HH Sheikh Mohammed Launches Policy for People with Special Needs
The “National Policy for Empowering People with Disabilities” has just been launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and....
Philippine President Duterte Wins TIME 100 Reader Poll
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte topped the reader poll for this year’s TIME 100, an annual list that presents the one hundred most influential people in....
UAE Expats Now Have to Renew Driver’s License Every 5 Years
Expats in the UAE will now have to renew their driver’s license every five years. The new law was issued by the Deputy Prime Minister....
