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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.
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....
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[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....
Dubai Visitor Attempted to Bribe Airport Officer with AED 2 Million for His Release
An Asian visitor in Dubai who offered AED 2 million to a narcotics officer as a bribe to release him, is now standing trial at....
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[VIDEO] Abu Dhabi Gov’t Installs CCTV to Catch Social Distancing Violators
As the battle against Covid-19 is still far from over, social distancing and safety guidelines need to be consistently observed. Shoppers and business owners are....
