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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.
Malls, Commercial Centers, Selected Markets to Close for 2 Weeks, Restaurants Limited to Home Deliveries
The UAE has decided to close all malls, commercial centres, along with meat, fish and vegetable markets for a period of two weeks. This closure....
Emirates Suspends Passenger Flights, Informs Employees of Pay Cuts
UPDATE as of March 22, 2020 – 7:30pm Dubai Time: Just a recent update a few hours after we posted this article where ALL Emirates....
Public & Private Beaches Closed for 2 Weeks, F&B Outlets to Serve 20% of Seating Capacity
Starting Sunday, March 22, beaches, pools, sports halls and lounges will be closed for 2 weeks. As gyms, spas, parks, cinemas are closed due to the....
Dubai Banks to Offer Financial Relief to Customers and Companies
Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, banks....
UAE Exchange Stops Accepting New Transactions “Effective Immediately”
Amid various economic and industrial challenges brought about by the outbreak globally, several establishments have already created several measures to support their overhead costs while....
Self-Quarantine Guide for Travellers Arriving in UAE
All travellers coming to the UAE, please be advised of this self-quarantine guide from the Ministry of Health and Prevention, Department of Health, Dubai Health....
Dubai Bans Shisha in Cafes and Coffee Shops
The Government of Dubai has directed all shisha cafes and coffee shops to stop serving Shisha immediately for 2 weeks as a precautionary measure. This....
[VIDEO] Driver Loses Control, Plunges Car into Dubai Creek
On Tuesday night (March 10), a driver in Dubai reportedly lost control of his vehicle and drove into Dubai Creek, a Dubai official confirmed. According to....
15 new cases after effective implementation of precautionary measures, total of 74 in UAE
The Ministry of Health and Prevention has announced 15 new cases of the virus outbreak in the UAE. This brings the total reported cases in....
5000 Filipino Household Worker Victims of Illegal Recruiters in 2019, says Philippine Embassy in UAE
The Philippine Embassy in UAE has posted a warning to all those who are planning to work as household workers in the UAE. It advises....
