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.
The UAE has announced plans to boost the economy and loosen restrictions on UAE visas. One major announcement is that residents who have lost their jobs will soon be able to stay in the country …
The UAE is entering a new phase of growth and starting this month, many new projects will be unveiled to benefit the country’s citizens as well as resident expats. This is great news as the …
Here’s some good news for residents of Abu Dhabi – the long wait is finally over because starting September 5 (Sunday), all government agencies and companies will return to 100% capacity at work. To return …
The UAE government is poised to resume the issuance of tourist visas to COVID-vaccinated residents overseas, including those from countries with travel restrictions starting August 30. Travel to the UAE from countries such as Pakistan …
Great news! The long wait is over as the world’s tallest observation wheel, Ain Dubai, will open its doors to guests starting October 21 – but tickets go on sale today, August 25. Not a …
A huge fire has broken out in Deira district which sent plumes of smoke across the Old Dubai area. A post on social media shared by @Inzamam_7 shows the huge smoke behind Kabayel Shopping Centre. …
In a recent update by the UAE government, authorities have officially made it mandatory for all government staff who have not yet been vaccinated for COVID-19 to undergo PCR testing after every two days. According …
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The UAE Space Agency (UAESA) welcomed Philippine Ambassador to the UAE, H.E. Amb. Hjayceelyn M. Quintana together with a delegation from the Philippines Space Agency (PhilSA), to discuss the possibility of potential collaborations in the …
Here’s some great news for Dubai residents on residence visas! Dubai authorities have extended the validity of expired UAE residence permits for residents of certain countries until November 10, 2021. For qualified visa-holders, documents that …
The Philippine Overseas Labor Office-Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (POLO-OWWA) in Abu Dhabi’s latest community outreach held this weekend was met with overwhelming support from OFWs in the UAE in need of assistance in getting their …