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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.

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Abu Dhabi to Return to 100% Work Capacity Starting September 5

August 29, 2021

Here’s some good news for residents of Abu Dhabi – the long wait is finally over because starting September 5 (Sunday), all government agencies and....

Applying for a UAE Tourist Visa? Here are 5 Steps to Register Vaccination Cerficates Issued Overseas

Applying for a UAE Tourist Visa? 5 Steps to Register Vaccination Certificate

August 29, 2021

The UAE government is poised to resume the issuance of tourist visas to COVID-vaccinated residents overseas, including those from countries with travel restrictions starting August....

Soon to Open: World’s Tallest Observation Wheel in Al Ain to Welcome Guests Starting October 21

Ain Dubai (Eye of Dubai): World’s Biggest Ferris Wheel

August 25, 2021

Great news! The long wait is over as the world’s tallest observation wheel, Ain Dubai, will open its doors to guests starting October 21 –....

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BREAKING: Huge Fire Breaks Out in Deira

August 25, 2021

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 Gov’t Workers Required to Undergo PCR Test After Every 2 Days

Unvaccinated UAE Government Workers Required to Undergo PCR Test After Every 2 Days

August 24, 2021

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....

[VIDEO] UAE, PH to Explore Possibility of Collaborating on Space Projects

[VIDEO] UAE, PH to Explore Possibility of Collaborating on Space Projects

August 24, 2021

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 Residence Visas Until November 10

Dubai Extends Validity of Expired UAE Residence Visas Until November 10

August 24, 2021

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

POLO-OWWA Abu Dhabi to Hold Another Community Outreach in September After Success of Recent Event

August 22, 2021

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

Exiled Afghan President Finds Refuge in UAE on Humanitarian Grounds

August 22, 2021

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

Dubai Expat Accused of Forging Wife’s Signature to Take Hold of Shared Palm Jumeirah Property

August 18, 2021

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,....

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