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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.
15 PHOTOS: Inside Look at the Emirates Humanitarian City
An inside look at the Emirates Humanitarian City where 215 people coming from Hubei, China were evacuated by the UAE as part of its global....
FREE Entry to 8 Dubai Attractions with Year-Round Family Package
In its latest move to support local tourism, promote community happiness, and provide enjoyable experiences to all visitors, Dubai Municipality has launched a special package!....
You Can Now Get Your Medical Exam Result and UAE Residence Visa in 30 Minutes!
From 28 hours to 30 minutes, this is how fast applicants can now get their medical fitness exam results and be issued UAE residence visas.....
WATCH: Dubai Police Recover Stolen Jewelry worth AED 20 Million and Arrest Thieves in 48 Hours
A gang of thieves were arrested for stealing jewelry worth 20 million Dirhams from an expat’s villa. The Dubai Police was able to recover the....
Dubai Launches Facility to Open a Bank Account Instantly
The Department of Economic Development (DED) has established a blockchain consortium in partnership with six UAE banks, which will allow investors and business people in Dubai....
Asian Expat commits suicide from 24th floor in Dubai Tower
An Asian man has committed suicide by jumping from the 24th floor of a building at Dubai Silicon Oasis. This is according to an announcement....
Filipina Mother Arrested for Torturing Daughter to Get Back at Ex-Husband
Cases of abuse, especially of children, are taken very seriously in the UAE. Recently, Abu Dhabi Police have arrested a woman for torturing her own....
WATCH: UAE Police Raid and Arrest 28 Phone Scammers
A joint police operation conducted to track down alleged phone scammers in the UAE resulted in the arrest of two phone scam gangs, and a total of....
UAE VAT: Tourists Can Now Get Refunds at Shopping Malls, Hotels
The UAE’s Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has announced that the Value Added Tax (VAT) Recovery Self-Service Kiosks for Tourists scheme has been expanded to be available at....
LOOK: New Project Turns Parking Metres into Works of Art
With all the news going around about the novel coronavirus or 2019-nCoV, we cannot help but feel alarmed and even worried for our health. We....
