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.
Filipinos in the UAE are now required to present proof that they are earning at least AED 10,000 to secure a supporting travel document for their family members who will be visiting the UAE, according to a new …
A man who had gone drinking and got involved in a fatal car crash has been ordered to pay AED 500,000 to an insurance company, which provided compensation to the victims’ families. Also Read: List of Driving Schools …
Public transport users in Abu Dhabi can now enjoy free Wi-Fi access on 520 buses plying in Abu Dhabi, the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) announced on Tuesday, August 25. Also Read: Places to Visit in Abu Dhabi, …
The UAE’s Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) on Monday, August 24, has announced that it has streamlined the process of applying for a UAE entry permit. ALSO READ: Returning to the UAE? Here’s a …
In an infoseries launched by the Government of Dubai Media Office, a top-ranking official has assured the public that Dubai is ready to assist individuals who have lost their jobs and have been fined after …
The Dubai Court of First Instance convicted a gang of fraudsters to seven years in jail for trafficking a housemaid to be lured for prostitution. Also Read: UAE President Approves Law on Domestic Workers: 12-Hours Daily Rest, 30 …
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The UAE Central Bank has cautioned customers to avoid opening links sent through the social networking app, WhatsApp. The banking authority in the UAE on Sunday, August 16, warned clients to watch out for fraudulent …
The unpaid salaries of over 23,000 laborers in Abu Dhabi worth AED 261 million have finally been released this year, as the cases filed in the Abu Dhabi Labor Court have been finally settled this …
As with everything in life, not all bad situations bring bad results. A recent study revealed that residents in the UAE increased their savings during the pandemic as compared to pre-pandemic days. ALSO READ: Applying for …
An Asian visitor in Dubai who offered AED 2 million to a narcotics officer as a bribe to release him, is now standing trial at the Dubai Court of First Instance on suspicion of drug peddling. …