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.
– GDRFA-Dubai launches new fast-track passport control service that uses face and iris-recognition technologies – New biometric systems deployed at 122 smart gates at arrival and departure terminals in Dubai airports The General Directorate of …
The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly affected everyone, including overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). Many businesses have had to close down – some temporarily, others permanently. As a result, thousands of OFWs have returned to the Philippines …
Please drive safely everyone! A number of traffic accidents have been reported in Dubai in the last 2 days. According to a post from the Dubai Police, they have recorded 5 incidents where 6 people …
The UAE government has announced that it will further its campaign to clamp down on jobseekers who use fake degrees to get work in the UAE by imposing a fine of up to AED 1 …
![[DID YOU KNOW?] OFWs Who Got COVID-19 Can Still Apply for Gov’t Assistance in UAE](https://dubaiofw.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/ofw-aid-covid-19.jpg)
Good news to overseas Filipinos in the UAE! The Philippine Overseas Labor Office – Overseas Workers’ Welfare Administration (POLO-OWWA) clarified that those who contracted COVID-19 but have been covered by their health insurance can still …
This might not come as a surprise to most people anymore, but let’s still make the distinction only because the recognition is the first of its kind: Dubai’s tallest landmark, the Burj Khalifa, has recently …
A renowned Arab astronomer has projected that the beginning of Ramadan will fall on April 13. Since the beginning of this year, Ramadan was projected to come in less than 100 days. However, there is …
The UAE government is all set to trial a facial recognition technology to further develop the services provided by the private and government sectors. The new technology is expected to facilitate services to the public …
![[LOOK] Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station Renovation Completed](https://dubaiofw.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/abu-dhabi-central-bus-station.jpg)
The Abu Dhabi Municipality announced that it has completed the maintenance work of the UAE capital’s central bus station, which costs AED 3.9 million. ALSO READ: 5 Important Reminders When Using Public Transportation In a …
Three men in Dubai received minor injuries after an SUV suddenly crashed into the front store of the workplace after the driver had reportedly lost control of the vehicle according to the police on Monday. …