News
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.
IN PHOTOS: Sheikh Hamdan Leads Dubai Ride Cyclists on Sheikh Zayed Road
The Dubai Ride, the first-ever cycling event that took place on Sheikh Zayed Road was a success as more than 20,000 bikers headed to the....
UAE Gov’t Extends Visa Fine Waiver Until Year-End
The UAE government announced on November 17 that people who have overstayed their UAE visas still have until the end of the year to leave....
RIP: Dubai Jetman, Vince Reffet, Dies in Tragic Accident
Tragic news, Vince Reffet, one of the team behind Jetman Dubai, passed away in an accident while training in Dubai. According to reports, authorities are....
Dubai Housemaid Threatens to Kill Sponsor for Taking Her Phone
A housemaid in Dubai who recorded clips of her sponsors’ family and kept them for sharing with others, threatened to kill her sponsor after the....
UAE Visits Philippines to Help Filipinos Affected by Typhoon Rolly
Thank you UAE for always being there and ready to help! We, Filipinos, are always thankful for your immediate assistance especially during time of crisis.....
Dubai Allows Certain Residents to Not Wear Face Masks
The Dubai Government, through the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and the Dubai Police, announced on Tuesday (November 10) that it is allowing residents with certain....
5-Day Long Weekend in UAE, Public & Private Sector Holidays from Dec 1-3
Another long weekend is coming up with the Commemoration Day and UAE’s National Day Holidays already approved by the UAE. This applies to both private....
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[WATCH] Virgin Hyperloop Transports First Human Passengers on Historic Test Ride
Virgin Hyperloop once again was put in the spotlight on Monday (November 9) as it had successfully transported its first human passengers inside a Hyperloop pod. ....
Honesty in Dubai: 99.9% of 31,000 Lost and Found Cases in Dubai Taxis Resolved
A lot of us may have that experience of leaving our things in public and expect that they won’t be found. However in Dubai, it’s....
UAE Law Updates: Unmarried couples can live together, No more alcohol license, etc.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced on Saturday (November 7) several amendments to its Islamic personal laws, now allowing unmarried couples to cohabitate, loosening....
