Petrol shortage across Dubai and UAE
The unthinkable has happening. Who would have thought about petrol shortage in UAE? Who would have imagined pumps being closed or struggling with long queues … Read more
Living in Dubai
All about Living in Dubai. What an expatriate should consider before moving to Dubai. Guide to Dubai Transport, Health, Shopping, Hotels, Eating Out and more.
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Fire at Orbit Showtime Network suspend TV Channels
A small fire at the headquarters of the Orbit Showtime Network in Dubai has resulted in a temporary suspension of a number of popular television … Read more
Prices of 400 commodities to be freezed in UAE
In order to curb down inflation and make it easy for the less privileged residents, the Ministry of Economy in the UAE is launching a … Read more
Recession hits Dubai Eateries as Food and Beverage Restaurants are closing
A tougher food and drinks market means more restaurant closures are to be expected in the UAE. Recent closures of Dubai restaurants such as Rive … Read more
Arab Digital Distribution launches two new regional packages
Arab Digital Distribution (ADD) has announced the launch of two new regional packages – Pehla Spice and Pehla Spice Plus. Targeted at the large South … Read more
Fly Dubai to hire 600 pilots in next 5 years
Flydubai plans to hire 600 pilots by 2016 in a bid to keep pace with its growing fleet and route network. It currently employs more … Read more
Nakheel to split from Dubai World by June
Nakheel will be carved out of parent company Dubai World and become a government-owned entity by June, when its efforts to restructure $10.8bn in debt … Read more
HSBC relaxing credit terms for UAE customers
HSBC has made it easier for customers in the UAE to obtain credit cards, personal loans and mortgage by relaxing its lending criteria. New terms … Read more
Man commits suicide by jumping from the 147th floor of Burj Khalifa
A man committed suicide by jumping from the 147th floor of the Burj Khalifa at around 9am Tuesday morning. Some way to end one’s life. … Read more
Emirates Airline removes fuel surcharge from tickets with immediate effect
Emirates Airline has removed the fuel surcharge on its tickets with immediate effect. This has been done in line with recent decrease in fuel prices. … Read more
Health Policy Update: Expats have to get medical test from home countries before coming to UAE
It has been announced that expatriate workers coming to work in the Emirates will have to first get their medical tests done in their home … Read more
Emirates Airline to add fuel surcharge in all fares
Flying through Emirates Airline will cost more as the airline is going to add fuel surcharge in its fares. Passengers travelling to the US on … Read more