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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.
Son of Barrio Teacher, Now Executive of Multinational Company in Dubai
No matter where you’re from and regardless of your background, you can achieve your dreams, as long as you are committed and willing to work....
No Need for Passport, Use Your Face and Clear Dubai Airport Immigration in 5 Seconds
– GDRFA-Dubai launches new fast-track passport control service that uses face and iris-recognition technologies – New biometric systems deployed at 122 smart gates at arrival....
Jobless OFW Starts Milk Tea Business Amid Pandemic, Soon to Open 3rd Store
The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly affected everyone, including overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). Many businesses have had to close down – some temporarily, others permanently. As....
6 injured in 5 Traffic Accidents Over Last 48 Hours in Dubai
Please drive safely everyone! A number of traffic accidents have been reported in Dubai in the last 2 days. According to a post from the....
KNOW THE LAW: AED 1 Million Fine and Jail for using Fake Diploma in UAE
The UAE government has announced that it will further its campaign to clamp down on jobseekers who use fake degrees to get work in the....
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OFWs Who Got COVID-19 Can Still Apply for Financial Assistance in UAE
Good news to overseas Filipinos in the UAE! The Philippine Overseas Labor Office – Overseas Workers’ Welfare Administration (POLO-OWWA) clarified that those who contracted COVID-19....
Burj Khalifa Hailed as One of the World’s ‘Insta-Wonders’
This might not come as a surprise to most people anymore, but let’s still make the distinction only because the recognition is the first of....
Experts Project Start of Ramadan in UAE on April 13
A renowned Arab astronomer has projected that the beginning of Ramadan will fall on April 13. Since the beginning of this year, Ramadan was projected....
UAE Set to Trial New ‘Face ID’ for Service Delivery
The UAE government is all set to trial a facial recognition technology to further develop the services provided by the private and government sectors. The....
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[LOOK] Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station Renovation Completed
The Abu Dhabi Municipality announced that it has completed the maintenance work of the UAE capital’s central bus station, which costs AED 3.9 million. ALSO....
