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.
A public bus driver in Dubai was recognized and lauded by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) for his honesty after returning a bag of a passenger containing AED 250,000. The bus driver, a Pakistani expat, Noor Khan, has …
A gang, composed of seven Asians that ran a fake prize racket, was arrested by the Ajman Police and their Abu Dhabi counterparts. ALSO READ: WATCH: UAE Police Raid and Arrest 28 Phone Scammers During the …
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UAE authorities have reported that the number of violations committed using social media has risen by over 56% from 357 in 2018 to 512 cases in 2019. In line with this, officials continue to warn the public …
Due to the ongoing pandemic, thousands upon thousands of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) are finding themselves out of work, with limited income and job opportunities, and having to return back to the Philippines. One of …
The world’s largest mobile maze, Wonder Maze, reopens in Dubai with a cool deal as they offer FREE Entry to all Parents accompanying their Kids. This gives families the added incentive to spend some quality …
A restaurant soon to open in Sharjah managed by two Filipinas is making a difference in the community as they employ people who lost their jobs during the pandemic. This only shows that no matter …
An Indian expat was not expecting that he would witness a fire break out one morning while he was about to go for a jog. And when the incident unfolded right before him, he did …
An employee whose contract was arbitrarily dismissed without a warning will receive AED 192,000 in unpaid wages, gratuity, and compensation. ALSO READ: Types of Employment Contracts in the UAE (Public & Private Sectors) By definition, arbitrary …
The UAE Federal Public Prosecution has warned residents that sharing false information to mislead justice will be penalized in a hefty manner. ALSO READ: 20,000 AED Fine for Publishing/Sharing Fake Medical News in UAE In a …
To everyone, please be reminded that having a party is still prohibited. The Dubai Police have fined a pilot with a AED 10,000 fine for organising a private yacht party that violated announced precautionary measures …