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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.
New Mosque That Can Accommodate 300 Worshippers Now Open
The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD) in Dubai have announced the reopening of an old mosque in Hatta that has been rebuilt and....
Dubai All Set to Open World’s Tallest Swing Ride Next Week
Dubai is set to open yet another world-class, and literally, the tallest swing ride in the world starting next week. The brand new tourist attraction....
GDRFA, Dubai Tourism Sign Deal to Offer Special Visas, Residency Permits
The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai and Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) have recently signed a deal to....
WhatsApp Users Given Until February 8 to Accept New Policies or Lose Account Data
The UAE Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) on January 7 announced an important update regarding the use of instant messaging platform WhatsApp. Also Read: 5 Social Media....
Filipina wins AED 1,000,000 after sending AED 186 to her father
Congrats to our kabayan Nina Elmina Sanchez for becoming Al Ansari Exchange’s 7th Millionaire! Al Ansari Exchange, the UAE-based foreign exchange and worldwide Money Transfer Company,....
BREAKING: UAE Reopens Borders with Qatar
All land, sea, and air ports between UAE and Qatar will reopen starting January 9, 2020. This announcement was made in a statement issued by....
Up to 75% OFF in Sharjah Summer Promotions
Aside from the Dubai Shopping Festival, there is another event that all shoppers and bargain-hunters can look forward to, and it’s right in the neighbouring....
Sheikh Zayed Festival Breaks Record for Longest-Running Fireworks at 35 Minutes!
The Sheikh Zayed Festival in Abu Dhabi has set two Guinness World records with a dazzling fireworks display that lasted for 35 minutes to welcome....
27 PHOTOS: How Dubai Celebrated New Year 2022 with Fireworks!
Dubai was quite busy during New Year’s Eve with many Best Places to Watch the Fireworks on New Year’s Eve. In case you weren’t in....
75 PHOTOS: Dubai Shopping Festival Sale at Deira City Centre
For those of you who don’t know it yet, it is the Dubai Shopping Festival season which runs for six weeks (until 30th January 2021).....
