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.
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 – but tickets go on sale today, August 25. Not a …
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 by @Inzamam_7 shows the huge smoke behind Kabayel Shopping Centre. …
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 COVID-19 to undergo PCR testing after every two days. According …
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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 (PhilSA), to discuss the possibility of potential collaborations in the …
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 countries until November 10, 2021. For qualified visa-holders, documents that …
Authorities in the UAE announced that students aged 12 and above who have yet undergone COVID-19 vaccination will be required to take a PCR test every week for face-to-face learning. On the other hand, vaccinated …
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 in the UAE in need of assistance in getting their …
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 the Taliban, a militant group. READ NEXT: UAE One of …
As most parts of the world have seen an uptick in coronavirus cases recently, UAE authorities announced that the fines for violating COVID-19 protocols, non-compliance with safety rules, such as wearing of masks and social …
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, a Dubai court heard. The 60-year-old Russian citizen reportedly forged …