News
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.
UAE Central Bank Suspends AED 5000 Minimum Balance Hike
The UAE Central Bank has taken a decisive step to protect consumers by halting plans by several UAE banks to raise the minimum balance requirement....
DMW Warns OFWs: Tourist Visa is NOT a Work Permit, Beware of Fake Job Offers to Pakistan
Dubai, May 24, 2025 – The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) office in Dubai has issued a strong warning against illegal recruitment schemes being perpetrated....
UAE Hits Record-Breaking 51.6°C – Hottest May Temperature Ever Recorded
The UAE has officially recorded its hottest temperature ever for the month of May, with the National Center of Meteorology (NCM) confirming a staggering 51.6°C....
5 New Profession Categories Added to UAE 10-Year Golden Visa: Gamers, Influencers, Teachers, Nurses, Yacht Owners
The UAE has once again broadened its Golden Visa program, adding five new professional categories to its list of eligible applicants. The move is part....
Breaking News: Fire Breaks Out in Another Barsha Residential Building
(May 22,2025) – Dubai has experienced yet another fire incident in a residential building in Al Barsha, intensifying safety concerns in the area. As per....
AED 25 Penalty: UAE Banks to Raise Minimum Balance Requirement to AED 5,000 Starting June 1
In a significant move affecting many account holders, several major banks in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are set to increase the minimum balance requirement....
Breaking News: Fire in Al Barsha Residential Building, Quickly Contained by Dubai Civil Defense
A fire broke out in a residential building in the Al Barsha area of Dubai on Monday evening, causing alarm among residents. According to a....
Emirates Staff to Receive 22-Week Salary Bonus this 2025
The Emirates Group has just announced a remarkable bonus for its employees, making headlines across the aviation industry once again. Flight attendants and other staff....
PH Security Personnel Banned from Touching Passports to Address Damaged ‘Punit’ Passport Issue
Filipinos traveling abroad can now breathe a little easier when passing through Philippine airports. A new policy has been put in place that prohibits airport....
OFW Voters Urged to Enroll for Internet Voting for Upcoming PH Elections 2025
Filipinos living and working overseas, including those in Dubai and the Middle East, are being reminded by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) and the Department....
