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.
UAE National Disinfection Program Extended until April 4
UAE residents, please be advised of this recent announcement. The National Disinfection Program has been extended until April 4 – Saturday (ends on April 5....
IN PHOTOS: RTA Dubai Disinfects Dubai Metro Trains, Trams, Buses, and Taxis
The government has been working very hard the past couple of days as part of the National Disinfection Programme of the UAE. As residents stayed....
IN PHOTOS: An Empty Sheikh Zayed Road during 2nd Night of Disinfection Program
On one of the rare occasions where the busiest road in Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road, was seen empty. The UAE government implemented the National Disinfection....
72 New Cases and 3 Recoveries Announced, Total Cases in UAE Reach 405
A new 72 cases of the outbreak was announced by the Ministry of Health and Prevention on March 27, 2020. This brings the total reported....
IN PHOTOS: Workers Sterilize the Streets of Dubai
The UAE started a National Disinfection Program starting last night (March 26) and will last until the weekend. Public transport system and public utilities are....
Good News! Automatic Renewal of Visas and Work Permits for Domestic Workers
Amid all the alarming news and stringent measures taken by the UAE to combat the pandemic, it’s nice to hear a spot of good news....
NO Public Transport This Weekend due to Disinfection Program
UPDATE as of March 26, 2020 5pm: The timings of the National Disinfection Program has been changed. Previously it was reported that all public transport....
List of Online Grocery Apps so You Can Order Your Needs to Stay Home
UAE residents need not worry about their daily needs during the community quarantine as the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, TRA, has announced the launch of the ‘Online Grocery‘....
Full List of Closed Establishments Announced by Dubai DED
The Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED) has announced the closure of several commercial activities, including shopping malls, open markets, theme parks, fitness gyms, amusement....
UAE: Groceries, Supermarkets, Pharmacies Allowed to Open 24/7
The UAE government has announced that grocery stores, cooperative societies, supermarkets, and pharmacies are allowed to remain open 24 hours a day, seven days a....
