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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
Last week, UAE authorities have eased restrictions for some sectors due to a drop in new COVID-19 cases. In line with this, hotels in the country have started ramping up their recruitment activities in preparation …
After his powerful rendition of the Whitney Houston classic, “I Have Nothing,” ten-year-old Filipino Peter Rosalita has advanced to the semi-finals of “America’s Got Talent.” Rosalita wowed the judges — Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Sofia …
In its bid to increase vaccination coverage, the Philippine government will adopt the emergency use of the UAE-developed Hayat-Vax vaccines through the approval of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The Hayat-Vax, donated by the …