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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.
BREAKING: Huge Fire Breaks Out in Deira
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....
Unvaccinated UAE Government Workers Required to Undergo PCR Test After Every 2 Days
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....
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[VIDEO] UAE, PH to Explore Possibility of Collaborating on Space Projects
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....
Dubai Extends Validity of Expired UAE Residence Visas Until November 10
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....
POLO-OWWA Abu Dhabi to Hold Another Community Outreach in September After Success of Recent Event
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....
Exiled Afghan President Finds Refuge in UAE on Humanitarian Grounds
In a sudden turn of events in Afghanistan, political power from the government has been seized, driving its president to exile amid the takeover of....
Dubai Expat Accused of Forging Wife’s Signature to Take Hold of Shared Palm Jumeirah Property
An expat man based in Dubai has been indicted of falsifying his wife’s signature in order to have sole ownership of their Palm Jumeirah apartment,....
More Jobs in Hotel Industry Available as UAE Gears Up for Expo 2020 Dubai
Last week, UAE authorities have eased restrictions for some sectors due to a drop in new COVID-19 cases. In line with this, hotels in the....
WATCH: UAE-Based Filipino Kid Continues to Impress Judges, Advances to AGT Semis
After his powerful rendition of the Whitney Houston classic, “I Have Nothing,” ten-year-old Filipino Peter Rosalita has advanced to the semi-finals of “America’s Got Talent.”....
PH Oks Emergency Use of UAE-Manufactured Hayat-Vax Vaccines
In its bid to increase vaccination coverage, the Philippine government will adopt the emergency use of the UAE-developed Hayat-Vax vaccines through the approval of the....
