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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.
Al Wasl Plaza: The Last Major Design of Expo 2020 Dubai Site Revealed
The last major part of the design in the Dubai Expo 2020 was unveiled today and this area will have a dome-shaped central hub named....
Huge Fire Breaks Out in a Building Near Dubai Mall in Downtown Dubai
Today, a fire broke out in a building near Dubai Mall around 6:30am. As per a tweet from Dubai Media Office, the said building was identified....
Passenger Traffic at DXB Airport Increased by 8.8% in February
The number of passengers at Dubai International (DXB) continues to increase, as Dubai Airports note an 8.8 percent increase in passenger traffic in February. This....
Amazon Officially Confirms Acquisition of SOUQ.com
Amazon has officially acquired SOUQ.com. In a press release posted today, the American ecommerce and cloud computing company has announced that it has finally reached....
Ministry Introduces New Driving Traffic Rules and Fines
The Ministry of Interior has announced new traffic laws and fines to make our road experience safer. The new rules for the drivers and passengers....
Emirates Bans Electronic Devices on US-bound flights
To all passengers travelling to the US, be advised that electronic devices other than smartphones are not allowed to be hand-carried in Emirates airline flights.....
HH Sheikh Mohammed Launches First “World Happiness Council”
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, has announced the creation of the first ever “World....
Survey Reveals Dubai as “Best City for Expats”
Once again, Dubai ranked No. 1 in terms of quality of living in the Middle East and Africa. For five years in a row, the....
Most Expensive Burger Sold for AED 36,700
The most expensive burger in the world has been sold for a whopping AED 36,700. Why the high price? It’s all for a good cause.....
Employee Faces Deportation & AED 250,000 Fine for Facebook Misuse
A friendly reminder to social media users: ranting and sharing hate posts have serious consequences. An Indian national learned this the hard way recently. After....
