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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.
5% VAT Soon To Be Enforced in Oman
Oman is all set to roll out its 5% value-added tax (VAT) nationwide. Oman is the third country in the Arab world to introduce a....
Dubai, Abu Dhabi Land in Top 5 Destinations for Overseas Work
After being hailed as one of the most expat-friendly cities in the world, Dubai, once again has emerged as one of the top picks among....
UAE Residents Credit Score Affects Delay in Bill Payments
Curious about your credit score in the UAE? Now, you’ll need to be more careful not to miss any bill payment as this affects your....
10 injured in bus crash in Umm Suqeim, exhausted driver fell asleep while driving
To all drivers, please do NOT drive if you feel exhausted or sleepy. It is important that our mind is alert while driving on the....
UAE Court Cancels Punishment for Couple Accused of Sexual Relations Outside Marriage
A man and a woman, who were sent to court for having a sexual relationship out of wedlock, have recently been acquitted by the Sharjah....
UAE, Philippines Lift Ban on Recruitment of Domestic Workers
The Philippines announced on Tuesday (March 2) that it will resume the deployment of household service workers to the UAE starting March 31. Also Read: UAE....
UAE to Expedite Response Time to Vehicular Accidents with ‘e-Call’
In line with the recently held UAE Innovation Week (February 21-27), authorities introduced a new automated alert system that notifies the nearest police station about....
RAK Driving License Renewal Now Conducted Online Only
On Wednesday (February 24), the government of Ras Al Khaimah announced that the process of renewing their driver’s license will only be processed via the....
Market Vendor’s Son is Now Owner of a Top Seafood Resto in UAE
There are currently around one million Filipinos in the UAE, working in different sectors such as health care, finance, information technology, education, hospitality and tourism,....
93% of Residents Claim They Are Proud to Live in UAE – Survey
A recent survey of both expats and Emiratis revealed that over 93% of residents are proud to live in the country. In addition to this,....
