CAUGHT ON CAM: Bakery worker in Ajman arrested for spitting in bread dough
Ajman Police arrested a bakery worker who was caught in a video spitting in the bread dough that he was preparing. In an Instagram post, Ajman Police said the accused was taken into custody for investigation. RELATED STORY: VIDEO: Dubai suspends operation of Metro,...
VIDEO: Dubai suspends operation of Metro, tram services
Dubai's Metro and Tram services will stop operations temporarily starting April 5 until further notice, announced the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). There will be no access granted neither any other activities will be allowed in the stations during this period...
LOOK: Emirates Red Crescent distributes food packages good for one month
The Emirates Red Crescent has deployed a total of 5,000 food parcels amongst various segments of society as part of its contributions to the 'Fund of the UAE- Homeland of Humanity'. The move comes as part of the National Food Security Strategy, which aims to provide...
Sharjah Ruler directs not to bury any COVID-19 victim in Al Saja’a
WAM: H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, directed the Department of Islamic Affairs in Sharjah not to bury any of the victims of the oronavirus disease (COVID- 19) in Al Saja'a area in Sharjah and to ensure that...
Dubai to provide free bus rides, taxi fare discounts for people fighting COVID-19
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced free bus services for individuals who are allowed to go out during the UAE's two week sterilization period. Taxi vehicles in Dubai, on the other hand, will give a 50 percent discount on normal fares. READ MORE:...
Spain surpasses Italy in COVID-19 cases, records 11,000 deaths
Spain has overtook Italy in the number of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases. As of Friday, the country recorded a total of 117,710 confirmed cases--now next to the US in terms of the number of COVID-19 cases. Spain's total death toll now stands at 10,935, next to...
MoHAP recommends wearing of masks following new developments
The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has recommended the wearing of masks for everyone in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). In a tweet on Saturday evening, MoHAP said this comes after studies recently “confirmed the possibility of infecting a percentage of...
Dubai employees in vital, support sectors permitted to commute during 24-hour sterilization drive under these conditions
The government of Dubai has recently announced the extension of disinfection drive in the emirate to 24 hours a day for the next two weeks, subject to renewal. According to the Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management in Dubai, some of the individuals...
UAE proposes new dates for Expo 2020
The Bureau International des Exposotions or BIE has confirmed that the UAE government already requested the postponement of World Expo 2020 in Dubai. “The government also requested that the expo be moved from October 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022, and they be the new...
Dubai imposes 24-hour disinfection drive from April 4 for 2 weeks to contain COVID-19
The Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management in Dubai announced that the sterilization program in the emirate has now been extended to 24 hours a day, starting April 4. It will commence for two weeks, subject for renewal. The programme will be subject to...
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Dubai Chamber donates Dh10 million to WHO’s initiative to fight COVID-19
The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Friday announced its support for the Solidarity Fund Against COVID-19 with a donation of Dh10 million. This contribution will be followed by a series of initiatives aimed at encouraging the private sector to contribute to...
Pinoy Mediko sa UAE: Saludo kami sa inyo!
Thousands of UAE residents continue to support the country’s frontline health workers who the government’s against the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the country. This comes as no less than His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and...
UAE Pinay nannies: The ‘household frontliners’ amidst COVID-19
When schools and universities across the emirates grind to a halt on March 22, the daily routine of Janel Dimayacyac, Filipino mom of two, has only picked up steam. Though her company rolled out a work-from-home scheme, her daily schedule was stretched as she was...
Mohamed bin Zayed: ‘We will not let development grind to a halt’
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, emphasized during the national initiatives briefing to combat COVID-19 that the country will not let the development grind to a halt. His...
LOOK: Amazing drones disinfect streets in Dubai
Dubai has sent out a fleet of drones to disinfect streets across the emirate as part of the National Disinfection Program, which has been extended until April 5. This move is being regularly conducted to curb the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the...
Lea Salonga raises Php1.8M for online fund raising in support of medical frontliners
Broadway star and multi-awardee Lea Salonga participated in the online fund raising project aimed at supporting frontliners, Bayanihan Musikahan. The project was initiated by National Artist musician Ryan Cayabyab and composer Trina Belamide. On the Tony Award-winning...
American singer Pink tests positive for COVID-19
American singer Pink and her three-year-old son have tested positive for the coronavirus disease or COVID-19. The singer revealed it on her Instagram account on Friday. RELATED STORY: COVID-19 vaccine in US shows promise, study says “Two weeks ago my three-year-old...
‘Get well soon’ messages fill Howie Severino’s IG
Messages of "get well soon" filled the comment section of Kapuso journalist Howie Severino's Instagram account. On early Friday morning, Severino shared a photo of two men wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) and wrote on his caption, "Frontliners." The image...
Emerging filmmaker Sam Morales gets bashed online for alleged catfishing
Calls for boycotting budding multimedia artist and filmmaker Sam Morales widely emerged online after a transwoman interior designer student from Cebu posted a long thread on Twitter, accusing her of catfishing. According to Cambridge dictionary, catfishing is “the...
Celebrities speak up on Duterte’s ‘shoot them dead’ remarks vs. leftist groups
Apart from the issue involving Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto, some celebrities also shared their thoughts on President Rodrigo Duterte’s statement to shoot people who will cause chaos and trouble especially those from leftist groups. “My orders are sa pulis at...
After doctor shaming issue in 2019, Yeng Constantino dedicates song to medical frontliners
Kapamilya singer Yeng Constatino has broken her silence on the coronavirus disease or COVID-19 pandemic. In what could be a bold move on her part, Yeng asked for forgiveness again from the medical community. Yeng said that it took a while before she composed herself...
Marian Rivera, Dingdong Dantes donate food for frontliners
Celebrity couple Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera joined the list of celebrities who are doing their share to help the frontliners in the fight against coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The couple shared on their Instagram accounts how they personally prepared food...
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UAE residents who need to get immediate medical advice can now acquire such services through PRIME Healthcare Group's newly-launched platform: PRIME Telehealth. The Dubai Health Authority-licensed platform allows existing patients of PRIME the convenience of booking...
Pinoy nurse designs, produce Teletubbies-themed PPEs
Andrian Pe is an operating room nurse at The Medical City in Iloilo City. But on the side, he is budding fashion designer. As coronavirus patients pour into their hospital, doctors and nurses found themselves ill-equipped without personal protective equipment (PPE)....
Dubai resident wins luxury apartment worth Dhs1.4 million in amusement park’s raffle
A resident in Dubai got the shock of his life when he got a call telling him he won a premiere apartment worth Dhs1.4 million. Global Village, one of the world’s leading amusement parks, recently held a raffle draw for its largest ever promotion in collaboration...
‘Umagang Kay Ganda’: Manila hospital employees serenade COVID-19 survivors
Hospital staff at Sta. Ana Hospital has paid tribute to five of their coronavirus disease or COVID-19 patients who were released after testing negative from the virus. In a video shared by the Manila Public Information Office, the team of nurses and medical workers...
LOOK: Pinoy farmer leaves fruit, veggies to street kids
Cordillera farmers went out of their way to help those in need especially street children. Facebook user Jake Gayog shared a photo of children who were still sleeping to whom he left the fruits and vegetables such as strawberries, broccoli, and others on a round...
No significant improvement in the environment with COVID-19 pandemic—UN agency
Although economic activities around the world has almost ground to a halt because of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, there is not much change in the state of the environment, according to the report of Agence France Presse. With factories, airline...
LOOK: Sheikh Hamdan visits COVID-19 frontliners
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, personally checked the police patrol officers as they carry out their duties on Sheikh Zayed Road. A video was posted on @net_ad Instagram on Wednesday evening showing the Dubai...
Resto Pinoy’s ‘Beef Pata Festival’ features lip-smacking, savory Filipino dishes
Many Filipinos think of only serving Pata to mark special occasions, but this wouldn't be the case any longer for overseas Filipinos in Abu Dhabi and the UAE as The Resto Pinoy has reimagined your favorite dishes, with a tender, meaty generous servings of 'pata' in...
Abu Dhabi’s The Resto Pinoy to feature limited ‘Beef Pata Festival’
Filipinos who love to enjoy selections of tender and meaty dishes can now enjoy The Resto Pinoy's limited edition 'Beef Pata Festival' as the restaurant introduces their newest signature dish! For only Dh39, visitors will enjoy a huge serving of The Resto Pinoy's...
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Filipino families and friends who wish to engage themselves in a fun-filled weekend at the upcoming Middle East Film and Comic Con from March 5 to 7 at the Dubai World Trade Centre can now get exclusive discounts with The Filipino Times! All they need to do is to head...
Why not Croatia?
Travelers are always looking for new unique places to explore beyond the mainstream destinations. Especially for expats like Filipinos in the UAE, it is becoming a trend to venture into countries that not a lot of people get to discover yet. And being located in the...
Exciting World Food Festival events this weekend across LuLu stores
Filipinos will soon witness a delicious and extravagant food fiesta as LuLu continues its string of events for its World Food Festival across the UAE. Happening this weekend, from February 28 to 29, will be their ‘Pagkaing Pinoy’ which will feature different chefs...
Enjoy an explosion of India’s aromatic flavors at Bombay Borough
When Filipinos think of eating out, one of their many considerations when choosing a restaurant is to experience different flavors within UAE’s multicultural cuisine. Among those is the variety of flavors available within the Indian cuisine that only authentic...
Bicolana’s Aspiring Chef fulfilling her dreams in Canada
Dubai—27-year old Mae, kicked off her 2020 with a whole lot of new beginnings as she started her culinary studies at Fanshawe, School of Tourism, Hospitality, and Culinary Arts in Canada last month. Mae, originally from Ligao, Albay, was working as an Oriental Pastry...
Tokyo Olympics rescheduled to July 2021
Tokyo Olympics will run from July 23 to Aug. 8 in 2021, the organizing committee confirmed Monday. The games which had been scheduled to be held in Tokyo on July 24 this year, were postponed for the first time because of the coronavirus pandemic. RELATED STORY: Tokyo...
Stephen Curry chats with White House health advisor Dr. Fauci
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry hosted an Instagram Live discussion about the coronavirus with Dr. Anthony Fauci, White House coronavirus task force member. It may not be as entertaining as watching Curry’s 30-foot jumper. But the NBA star’s interview...
BREAKING: Tokyo Olympics 2020 postponed until next year
The 2020 Olympic Games scheduled for Tokyo will be delayed until 2021. Japan, the host country, asked the International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach to postpone the international meet for one year due to COVID-19 pandemic. RELATED STORY: WHO: COVID-19...
Japan says Tokyo Olympics may be postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic
For the first time, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe admitted that the Tokyo Olympics might be postponed in a latter date because the sporting event cannot be held in its entirety due to the coronavirus disease or COVID-19 pandemic. The International Olympic...
More NBA players, staff test positive for COVID-19
More players and staff members of the National Basketball Association (NBA) are added to the list of athletes who tested positive for coronavirus disease or COVID-19. The Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday announced that two of its members have contracted the disease....
Kevin Durant, four other Brooklyn cagers test positive for COVID-19
Kevin Durant confirmed that he tested positive for the coronavirus disease 2019 or COVID-19, and is currently in quarantine, Agence France Presse reported. “Everyone be careful, take care of yourself and quarantine. We’re going to get through this,” Durant was quoted...
Hidilyn Diaz’s Olympics bid affected by COVID-19
Filipina champion weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz’s bid for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics now facing challenges due to the coronavirus disease or COVID-19. The virus has forced many countries to lockdown to prevent the spread of the virus. On her Instagram account, the SEA Games...
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