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.
Dubai Police Salvages Sinking ‘Floating Restaurant’ in Dubai Creek
In response to an SOS from the owner of a floating restaurant, the Dubai Police, in collaboration with the Directorate General of Civil Defence and....
Man Ordered to Pay Woman AED 20,000 for Damaging Messages
A young man has been forced to pay a woman AED 20,000 in compensation for hurting her feelings via text messages by the Al Ain....
Illegal Stay, Working With Visit Visa Among Most Common Crimes
Last year, illegal stays and working while on a visit visa were among the most popular crimes heard by Dubai’s one-day court. The court prosecuted....
Dubai Immigration Clearance Now Takes Only 9 Seconds to Complete
Long immigration clearance procedures are now a thing of the past in Dubai, owing to the airport’s new fast-track passport control service, which allows travelers....
Emirati Loses All of Life Savings in 7-Minute Fraud Call
A young Emirati was left shocked after a seven-minute phone call cost him all of his savings. This serves as a warning to everyone to....
Dubai Metro to Open 2 New Stations, Introduce New Green Line Timings on June 1
The Dubai Investment Park Station and Expo 2020 Station open six months after Route 2020, which began service on January 1, 2021, with four stations:....
[GOOD NEWS] UAE Leads Global Ranking for Vaccination Rates
The UAE has surpassed Israel at the top of the global vaccination rate rankings. The country had administered more than 120 doses of the Covid-19....
Dubai Police Dispels Rumors of Jaguar on the Loose
The ‘wild animal’ seen in a suburban neighbourhood in a viral video on social media was reportedly a pet cat, according to Dubai Police on....
HH Sheikh Hamdan Announces Birth of Twins
Congratulations to His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai, and his wife, Sheikha Sheikha bint Saeed bin....
Dubai Announces New Rules on Events, Weddings, Concerts, and Activities
Dubai’s Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management today announced updated precautionary measures for events and activities, effective from 17 May 2021. Also Read: How and Where to....






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