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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.
Ministry Launches “Tawajudi” App for UAE Residents Stranded Abroad to Facilitate their Safe Return
Following the closure of UAE’s borders from all travelers to contain the coronavirus outbreak, many UAE residents who are left stranded abroad have been requesting for assistance....
Sheikh Mohammed Shares Emotional Video Tribute, Launches Drive in Support of Health Workers
Amid the panic and danger posed by the coronavirus outbreak, some people brave and man the frontlines to protect and to keep as many as people....
“Manatili sa Bahay” Dubai Police Cars Remind Residents in Tagalog to #StayHome
The UAE has been advising residents and citizens to stay at home as part of the efforts of the government to prevent the spread of....
Dubai Municipality Announces Closure of All Restaurants, Cafes
Last week, Dubai closed cinemas, parks, gyms, spas, libraries, museums, and entertainment destinations in the emirate, as part of the country’s precautionary measures against the....
Dubai Airports Announces DXB and DWC Closure for 2 Weeks
Dubai Airports has made an official statement of its temporary closure for two weeks (subject to reassessment) following the announcement that UAE flights will be....
UAE Quarantine Violators can face AED 100,000 Fine and 5 Years Jail Time
As the UAE continues to take stringent measures amid the outbreak, anyone who fails to comply with quarantine measures will face up to five years....
Patient Violates Self-Quarantine Rule, Infects 17 People, says Health Official
Because one person did not isolate himself after a trip from abroad, he ended up infecting 17 others with the disease. This patient, along with....
Ministry Launches Hotline for Expats with Residence Visas who Want to Return to UAE
Following the announcement of the UAE government of a renewable two-week suspension of entry for valid residence permit holders, which took effect at noon on Thursday, March....
UAE Suspends ALL Flights (Inbound, Outbound, and Transit) for 2 Weeks
The UAE announces the suspension ALL flights (inbound, outbound and transit flights) for 2 weeks with the exemption of cargo and evacuation flights. This decision....
UAE advises everyone NOT to go out except for absolute necessity, Penalties for violators
In a joint statement made by the Ministry of Interior and the National Emergency and Crisis and Disasters Management Authority, UAE residents have been advised....
