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A clarification has been issued regarding the confirmation UAE residents will be able to return to the country on June 1. On Monday, it was announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) and the Federal Authority For Identity and Citizenship (ICA) entry permits would be granted for those who were currently […] More
UAE residents who are currently stranded overseas due to the coronavirus outbreak will be allowed to return from June 1. The news was confirmed in an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) and the Federal Authority For Identity and Citizenship (ICA). Both authorities outlined the decision was made for the […] More
With the recent announcement that curfew hours in the UAE have been brought forward by two hours, the government has also outlined heavier fines residents could face if they display reckless behaviour and violate rules implemented to prevent the spread of COVID-19. It was confirmed by a spokesperson for the UAE government violating the rules […] More
While Prince Harry and Meghan Markle aren’t short of having many A-list pals – including Oprah Winfrey, Gayle King, Amal and George Clooney and Serena Williams – it seems another prominent figure may be moving next door to the former royal couple. Gigi and Bella Hadid’s father, Mohamed Hadid, is reportedly building a “giant mega-mansion” […] More
The lockdown hours across the UAE have changed it has been confirmed. Throughout Ramadan a nightly curfew has been in place from 10pm until 6am, but this has now changed by two hours. The UAE government announced via its official Twitter account that lockdown hours will now be in operation between 8pm to 6am. This […] More
As the end of Ramadan is upon us and Eid Al Fitr is right around the corner, it would normally be a time for families and close friends to come to together to celebrate, but due to the unprecedented circumstances COVID-19 has caused, the UAE government is urging residents not to hold gatherings to celebrate. […] More
Life is slowly returning to some resemblance of normality in Dubai amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, with parks reopening, hotels and private beaches opening up and the lifting of movement restrictions. Public transport services including the Dubai Metro trams, buses and marine transport have also resumed, of course with precautionary measures. Over the weekend the RTA […] More
With a long weekend on the horizon, it seemed like the perfect time to round up all of the public holidays we can expect in the UAE for the rest of the year. While we’ve already had one public holiday this year – New Year’s Day on January 1 – there are 15 more days […] More
