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.
Tragic news, Vince Reffet, one of the team behind Jetman Dubai, passed away in an accident while training in Dubai. According to reports, authorities are still investigating the incident located at the Jetman base in …
A housemaid in Dubai who recorded clips of her sponsors’ family and kept them for sharing with others, threatened to kill her sponsor after the latter took her smartphone. The incident, which happened last August, …
Thank you UAE for always being there and ready to help! We, Filipinos, are always thankful for your immediate assistance especially during time of crisis. Just recently, the UAE has provided urgent assistance worth AED …
The Dubai Government, through the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and the Dubai Police, announced on Tuesday (November 10) that it is allowing residents with certain medical conditions to apply for permits for exemption from wearing face …
Another long weekend is coming up with the Commemoration Day and UAE’s National Day Holidays already approved by the UAE. This applies to both private and public sectors after a decree where UAE holidays in …
![[WATCH] Virgin Hyperloop Transports First Human Passengers on Historic Test Ride](https://dubaiofw.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/first-passenger-test-ride.jpg)
Virgin Hyperloop once again was put in the spotlight on Monday (November 9) as it had successfully transported its first human passengers inside a Hyperloop pod. Introduced as Hyperloop Dubai or the Virgin Hyperloop One, the …
A lot of us may have that experience of leaving our things in public and expect that they won’t be found. However in Dubai, it’s good to feel that there’s a likely chance that you …
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced on Saturday (November 7) several amendments to its Islamic personal laws, now allowing unmarried couples to cohabitate, loosening alcohol restrictions, and imposing harsher punishments for “honor killings.” ALSO …
A foreign domestic worker in Dubai stood trial in court after she was accused of stealing jewelry and cash worth AED 182,000 from her Emirati employer. The 36-year-old Filipina maid allegedly stole AED 82,000 in cash from …
The UAE provides urgent assistance to people in the Philippines affected by typhoon “Rolly” in the Philippines. This is not the first time that the UAE has showed kindness to Filipinos as during the Taal …