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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.

AI Service in Dubai Helps Residents Reduce Bus Waiting Time, Emissions

AI Service in Dubai Helps Residents Reduce Bus Waiting Time, Emissions

July 27, 2021

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai has initiated two initiatives that will employ artificial intelligence (AI) to reduce bus wait times and increase overall....

Get UAE Residence Permit on Mobile – Here’s How

How to Apply UAE Residence Permit Online

July 27, 2021

After the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (FAIC) made the service available through electronic services, UAE residents no longer need to attend offices to....

Sharjah Govt Announces Vehicle Registration with 2-Year Validity

Sharjah Announces Vehicle Registration with 2-Year Validity

July 20, 2021

The police have stated that some vehicle registrations in Sharjah will now be valid for two years. According to the announcement, motorists can avail of....

DOLE Announces Job Vacancies for Nurses in the UK

DOLE Announces Job Vacancies for Nurses in the UK

July 15, 2021

Great news for Filipino nurses! The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) announced that the United Kingdom is looking to fill around 50,000 vacancies for....

boy dies in suffocation car uae ajman

UAE: Boy Dies of Suffocation after Sleeping in Car and Left Unattended

July 14, 2021

Sad news as a boy has just died due to suffocation after being left alone unattended in a bus in Ajman. Reports from Ajman Police mention....

Family of Murdered Sharjah-Based Domestic Helper Pleads for Justice

July 9, 2021

The husband of a Filipino domestic helper based in Sharjah, UAE who died last month has called on to authorities for help. Also Read: UAE Law....

A traveler who arrived at Dubai International Airport with three kilograms of heroin hidden in the lining of a suitcase admitted to attempting to smuggle the drug. On April 24, customs inspectors got suspicious of the 51-year-old Afghan national and investigated his bags, according to the Dubai Criminal Court. Officials Nab Tourist Carrying 3kg of Heroin at Dubai Airport Upon arriving at around 12:30 am, the internal customs inspection unit took notice of the man and proceeded inspect him and his belongings at the airport, the National reported. Even when the cops had emptied his two suitcases, they were exceptionally heavy. An X-ray screening and a physical search revealed that the luggage contained little plastic wraps hidden in the metal bars in the lining. The officers discovered 28 white powder wraps. “After we found the drugs, skilfully hidden inside the bags, we asked him about it and he admitted knowing he was carrying drugs but that he didn’t know it was heroin,” the customs inspector said. The powder turned out to be 3.1kgs of heroin, according to tests. The Afghan informed police that he was given the suitcases in Afghanistan and directed to deliver them to a man in Dubai. He admits to attempting to bring drugs into the emirate for sale. On September 14, he will be sentenced. READ NEXT: Man Detained After Marijuana Found in Luggage at Dubai Airport

Tourist with 3kg of Drugs Nabbed at Dubai Airport

July 8, 2021

A traveler who arrived at Dubai International Airport with three kilograms of illegal drugs hidden in the lining of a suitcase admitted to attempting to....

BREAKING: Huge Explosion in Dubai Port

July 7, 2021

A huge fire has been reported in a container on a ship in Jebel Ali Port. Dubai authorities are working to put out the fire.....

The UAE has surpassed Seychelles as the world's most vaccinated country, according to Bloomberg's COVID-19 vaccine tracker. Since the start of the national vaccination effort in December, the UAE has administered 15.53 million doses of COVID -19 vaccine. UAE Leads the World with Most Number of Vaccinations Surpassing Seychelles This means that 156.76 doses have been allocated to every 100 people, the Gulf Today reported. The UAE leads the globe in vaccination coverage, having enough vaccines to cover 72.1 percent of its population. So far, the government has delivered around 15.5 million doses, which is sufficient to cover a two-dose schedule for 72.1 percent of its population. In addition, the country boasts one of the lowest fatality rates in the world. The UAE also leads the world in terms of the number of people tested per capita. According to UAE Health Minister Abdul Rahman Bin Mohammad Bin Nasser Al Owais, the latest worldwide achievement adds to the country's success and track record in combating the COVID-19 epidemic. The minister lauded it as international acknowledgement of the success of the UAE's National Vaccination Campaign, which is still on track to meet its goals. Bloomberg Vaccine Tracker is widely regarded as the most up-to-date and comprehensive global vaccination tally. READ NEXT: Residents Aged 16 and Above Can Avail of Free Vaccination in UAE

GOOD NEWS: UAE Becomes ‘World’s Most Vaccinated Country’

July 5, 2021

The UAE has surpassed Seychelles as the world’s most vaccinated country, according to Bloomberg’s COVID-19 vaccine tracker. Also Read: No Need for Passport, Use Your Face....

4 Injured in 2 Road Accidents in Dubai

June 30, 2021

Four people were injured in two separate traffic accidents early this morning (Wednesday – June 30, 2021), the acting director of the General Department of....

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