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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.

Cayan Group Condemns Russian Model’s Stunt, Dubai Police Launches Investigation

February 17, 2017

Cayan Group has released a statement strongly condemning the act of a Russian model performing a daredevil stunt by hanging on the edge of the....

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Be Prepared for Another Rainy Weekend in UAE

February 16, 2017

UAE residents should prepare for another rainy weekend as more scattered rainshowers are to occur until Saturday. We have been experiencing an unstable weather in the UAE the past....

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UAE Plans to Build First Human City on Mars by 2117

February 16, 2017

Although most people can only wonder about living on Mars, the UAE’s top officials are taking actual steps to realize this dream. One hundred years....

Nakheel Unveils 850 Million AED Expansion of Ibn Battuta Mall

February 15, 2017

An 850 Million AED worth of construction projects have started at Ibn Battuta Mall in Dubai. This includes a high-rise residential tower of 55 storeys,....

Dubai to Spend 35 Million AED on Improving its Beaches

February 15, 2017

City beaches are about to get a makeover, as the Dubai Municipality plans to spend 35 million AED on improving marine facilities and coastal protection.....

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Another First: Dubai to Launch Driverless Flying Cars this Summer

February 14, 2017

The future of transportation in Dubai: Self-driving flying cars. With the goal of making Dubai as the smartest city in the world,  smart flying cars....

Pacquiao Hints Next Fight to be Set in the UAE

February 14, 2017

Filipinos in the UAE could be in for a treat, as Manny Pacquiao hinted that his next fight would be in the country. In a....

No Health Insurance, No Residence Visa

February 9, 2017

If you’re planning to renew your residence visa anytime soon, then you’d better have health insurance. The Dubai government is now upholding the “no health....

UAE Hailed as “No. 1 Halal Travel Destination”

February 9, 2017

The UAE ranked first among countries that have the best Halal ecosystems, according to the 2016-2017 Global Islamic Economy Report by Thomson Reuters. Malaysia and....

Dubai Royal Family’s First Female Commercial Pilot

February 8, 2017

Social media is buzzing with excitement as pictures of the Al Maktoum family’s first female pilot are trending on Instagram. Sheikha Mozah Al Maktoum, a....

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