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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.
Trio Misuse Emirates ID to Scam Residents in UAE
The Dubai Court of First Instance heard on Thursday, August 27, that an expat was detained by the Dubai Police while attempting to encash a....
At least AED 10,000 Salary Required from Filipinos in UAE to Get Affidavit of Support for Visiting Relatives
Filipinos in the UAE are now required to present proof that they are earning at least AED 10,000 to secure a supporting travel document for their family members....
Drunk Driver Charged AED 500,000 by Insurance Provider After Fatal Car Crash in UAE
A man who had gone drinking and got involved in a fatal car crash has been ordered to pay AED 500,000 to an insurance company, which provided....
520 Buses Now Equipped with Free Wi-Fi in Abu Dhabi
Public transport users in Abu Dhabi can now enjoy free Wi-Fi access on 520 buses plying in Abu Dhabi, the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) announced on....
Applying for an ICA Permit? Here’s How
The UAE’s Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) on Monday, August 24, has announced that it has streamlined the process of applying for a....
Dubai Authorities to Handle Cases of Jobless Residents with Fines to Return to their Home Countries – Top Ranking Official
In an infoseries launched by the Government of Dubai Media Office, a top-ranking official has assured the public that Dubai is ready to assist individuals....
Dubai Housemaid Trafficked for Prostitution Escapes Captors, Gets them Arrested
The Dubai Court of First Instance convicted a gang of fraudsters to seven years in jail for trafficking a housemaid to be lured for prostitution. Also Read: UAE....
[ALERT] Beware of WhatsApp Scams Threatening to ‘Freeze’ Bank Account
The UAE Central Bank has cautioned customers to avoid opening links sent through the social networking app, WhatsApp. The banking authority in the UAE on....
23,000 Unpaid Workers Finally Get Salary worth AED 261 Million
The unpaid salaries of over 23,000 laborers in Abu Dhabi worth AED 261 million have finally been released this year, as the cases filed in....
Survey: Residents in UAE Increased their Savings More During Pandemic
As with everything in life, not all bad situations bring bad results. A recent study revealed that residents in the UAE increased their savings during....







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