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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.

Abused Housemaid in Dubai Struck by Employer to Death After Losing His Job

Abused Housemaid in Dubai, Struck by Employer to Death After Losing His Job

A Dubai housemaid was tortured to death by her employer, who claimed that she fell unconscious on the bathroom floor instead. Also Read: UAE Law for Domestic Workers: 12-Hours Daily Rest, 30 Days Leave, Weekly Off …

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Now, Get PCR Tests at All SEHA Testing Centers for Only AED 85

Now, Get PCR Tests at All SEHA Testing Centers for Only AED 85

The Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA) announced that it will be offering discounted rates for swab tests for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at all of its screening centers including those in Dubai and the …

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Driving in the UAE: Sudden Swerving to Cost Drivers a AED 1,000 Fine and Four Black Points

Driving in the UAE: Sudden Swerving to Cost Drivers a AED 1,000 Fine and Four Black Points

Sharjah has intensified its efforts to improve road and traffic safety by installing ‘Rasid’ speed radars on the emirate’s roads to detect sudden swerving. So to all drivers, please be aware of these updates when …

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766 Mosques to Accommodate Friday Worshippers at 30% Capacity Starting Dec. 4

766 Mosques to Accommodate Friday Worshippers at 30% Capacity Starting December 4

The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD) in Dubai on Monday (November 30) announced that a total of 766 mosques will reopen to host Friday prayers as per the instructions of the Dubai’s Supreme …

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5 Dubai-Bound OFWs without Work Visas Barred by Immigration from Leaving Philippines

5 Dubai-Bound OFWs without Work Visas Barred by Immigration from Leaving Philippines

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on November 21 barred the exit of five male Filipinos bound for Dubai, United Arab Emirates after failure to present required employment documents for work in the Middle Eastern country. …

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65 PHOTOS: 3-Day Super Sale in Dubai City Centre Deira 26-28 Nov 2020

3 day super sale dubai photos

The 3-day Super Sale is here. This mega shopping event starts from 26th to 28th November 2020 only. We dropped by City Centre Deira today to check out the sale items available from various shops. Don’t …

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Al Fahidi Station is Now Sharaf DG, RTA Renames Total of Five Metro Stations

al fahidi metro station name change to sharaf dg

To all public metro commuters, please be advised on changes of some of the names of the metro stations. In a recent announcement made by RTA Dubai, Al Fahidi Station has been renamed to Sharaf …

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Pinoy Nurses Help Pregnant Filipina Give Birth in Emirates Flight from Dubai to Clark

An overseas Filipino worker found herself unexpectedly in labor and gave birth during her flight from Dubai to Clark, Philippines last Saturday, November 21, 2020. Fortunately, two Filipina nurses were on the same flight, and they …

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IN PHOTOS: Sheikh Hamdan Leads Dubai Ride Cyclists on Sheikh Zayed Road

dubai ride sheikh zayed road uae

The Dubai Ride, the first-ever cycling event that took place on Sheikh Zayed Road was a success as more than 20,000 bikers headed to the main Dubai street in order to participate. His Highness Sheikh …

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UAE Gov’t Extends Visa Fine Waiver Until Year-End

The UAE government announced on November 17 that people who have overstayed their UAE visas still have until the end of the year to leave the country without having to pay any fines. The short-term amnesty introduced earlier this year due to the ongoing pandemic was set to end on November 17 (Tuesday). UAE Visa Fine Waiver Extended Until End of the Year As per the previous Cabinet Order, the deadline was supposedly on November 17, but the UAE's Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) has announced that the grace period has been extended up until December 31 of the current year, the Gulf News reported. According to Major General Saeed Rakan Al Rashidi, Director General of Foreigners Affairs and Ports at Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA), “The period of extension for overstay violators has been extended until the end of December 31, 2020. The extension is for people who violated the entry and foreigners’ residence law before March 1, 2020. They will be exempted from all fines provided they leave the country before the deadline.” That said, all people who have been illegally staying in the country after their visas - visit, tourist or residency - had expired before March 1 this year will not be penalized and can leave the UAE during the said window period. According to Major Al Rashidi, the extension of the grace period came after directives from the country’s leaders to give a second chance for the violators to change their status. In line with this, Major Al Rashidi expressed his gratitude to the UAE leaders for the new order, noting that this is another opportunity for violators to change their status before the end of the year. ALSO READ: Dubai Authorities to Handle Cases of Jobless Residents with Fines to Return to their Home Countries – Top Ranking Official

The UAE government announced on November 17 that people who have overstayed their UAE visas still have until the end of the year to leave the country without having to pay any fines. Also Read: What …

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