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Four-year-old boy dies in Ajman after being trapped in washing machine
A four-year-old boy died after getting stuck and drowned inside an electric washing machine in a villa in Al Rawdha, Ajman. Lt. Colonel Yahya Khalaf Al Matroushi, director of Al Humaidiya Police station, said the boy was with his uncle and grandmother. He went inside...
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Sharjah announces bus fare increase
Depending on the destination, the bus fair in the emirate of Sharjah has been increased by Dh1 to Dh3, the Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) said. For city buses, the fare increased from Dh7 to Dh8. Commuters with Sayer cards, however, need to pay Dh6...
11 female inmates in Dubai opt to stay inside prison. Here’s why
A number of female inmates in Dubai would rather stay inside their cells than go out and return to their country due to the services they are receiving there. One of the prisoners who have served her time said that she feels safer inside the prison than going back to...
RAK to break yet another Guinness World Record on New Year’s Eve
Ras Al Khaimah will once again attempt to break a Guinness World Record this coming New Year's Eve and it is an event that you surely don't want to miss. Time's Out Dubai reported that Ras Al Khaimah will be having a 12-minute firework display on Monday December 31 on...
Dubai meteor shower most visible tomorrow
The Geminid meteor shower which can be seen in Dubai will be at its brightest on the night of Friday, December 14. The Geminid Meteor Shower is set to happen on the night of December 14 and will last until the morning of December 15. During the meteor shower, around...
Temporary ban for Ethiopian domestic helpers in UAE
The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) informed recruitment agencies of the temporary ban in place for Ethiopian domestic helpers. According to the advisory, recruitment agencies are told not to process permits of Ethiopian domestic workers...
Minor earthquake reported in UAE
A minor earthquake was reported in the UAE at around 4 p.m. on Wednesday, December 12, the National Center for Meteorology (NCM) said. According to NCM, the magnitude 2.1 earthquake was felt in East Masafi, which is at the base of the Hajar Mountains, straddling the...
Pope Francis slated to hold public mass at Zayed Sports City in February 2019
Pope Francis will be holding a large public mass at the Zayed Sports City in Abu Dhabi during his visit to the UAE in February 2019. The mass will take place on February 5 at 10:30 AM and it is expected to draw at least 100,000 Catholics in the UAE. His Highness...
LOOK: Nike’s new store at Dubai Mall has basketball court inside
Dubai is now the home of US sportswear brand Nike’s biggest store in the Middle East and North Africa after it opened its store at the Dubai Mall. In a statement, Nike said that the new store spans 3,290 square meters with areas for customization of items and salon...
Adult website reveals most searched keyword of Filipinos in 2018
The ranking of Filipinos in the insights of nationalities who frequented the website Pornhub has remained at the number one spot in 2018, according to a report released on December 11. The report cited that Filipinos have spent an average of 13 minutes, 50 seconds per...
Gold prices in UAE dip, 18K now at Dh115.75
The price of different types of golds in the UAE dropped on Wednesday, December 12, giving shoppers an opportunity to score gold at a cheaper price. Today, 22K, 21K, and 18K gold are priced at Dh141.50, Dh135, and Dh115.75, respectively compared to yesterday’s price...
Woman bumps into sexual offender on RTA bus in Dubai after 40 days
A woman had unexpectedly traced her sexual offender who remained at large for forty days after they rode the same Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) bus in Dubai. The woman boarded an RTA bus when she recognized the suspect who was wearing the same attire on the day...
DFA keeps an eye on Pinoys in Brazil, France after random shooting
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said they are keeping a close watch to find out if Pinoys are among those who were shot in a random shooting incidents in a cathedral in São Paulo, Brazil. Insidente ng pamamaril sa loob ng isang katedral sa São Paulo, Brazil,...
Two cleaners in Dubai accused of stealing laptop worth Dh21,000
Two Filipina cleaners stood trial on Tuesday, December 11, for allegedly stealing a MacBook Pro worth Dh21,000 left in a washroom in Dubai. According to the Emirati owner of the MacBook Pro laptop, she forgot her laptop in a washroom in a supermarket in Dubai in...
OFW’s masterpiece for ‘Year of Zayed’ to be permanently displayed at Emirates HQ
The portrait of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the UAE founding father, painted by the Elygraf, a Dubai-based Filipino artist, has found its permanent place at Emirates Group Headquarters’ atrium in Dubai. Elygraf’s painting pays homage to and celebrates...
Looking for Christmas gifts? Dubai sale offers massive discounts
Another sale perfect for those who are seeking to do last minute shopping without burning a hole in the pocket will be coming to Dubai. The ‘Biggest Christmas Sale’ will happen from December 19 to December 23, 2018 at the Hall 7 and Hall 8 of the Dubai World Trade...
Pinay nurse speaks up amid flak on privacy issues on selfie with late president George H.W. Bush
A Filipina nurse in the United States came forward to clarify the story behind her viral photo with the late president George H.W. Bush. The said photos show Vilma Acosta Bilogan Saldivar standing beside a hospital bed with Bush and his son, former US president George...
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Meet the Pinoys making waves in the UAE’s art scene
DUBAI: Filipinos are undoubtedly some of the most talented people in the world. Whether it be in terms of music, acting, or arts, Filipinos are equipped with skills that can conquer the world. One example would be UAE-based Filipino artist Ely Caluag, who has...
Pinay kid wins Dh10,000 in singing competition in Dubai
An 11-year old Filipina took home Dh10,000 after being hailed as the grand champion of a singing competition in Dubai, December 9. Keira Isabelle Celiz, whose parents are from Iloilo City, is currently studying in GEMS Founders School. She beat 14 other contestants in...
7-yr-old child dies of suffocation after Sharjah flat catches fire
A seven-year-old child died after he and his father got suffocated by heavy smoke that blanketed their flat in Qulaya area in Sharjah, December 11, during a fire accident. They were both rushed to the hospital but the child was declared dead. His father received...
LOOK: Carrefour launches world’s first sail-thru supermarket in Dubai
‘Carrefour Bites and More by the Shore’, the world’s first sail thru supermarket, has been unveiled by Majid Al Futtaim on December 5 in Dubai. The 'by the shore supermarket' is operational six days a week from 10am to 6pm. The custom-built Aqua Pod will serve...
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