Filipinos in the UAE will now be able to cast their ballots over Maundy Thursday and Good Friday.
Due to strong demand, the Philippines Commission on Elections (COMELEC) has instructed all foreign service posts to be open for overseas voting every day, including Easter week.
The Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General in Dubai are currently accepting voters for the upcoming General Election until 2:00 PM on May 13
Free parking in Dubai this Friday
Public parking in Dubai, excluding multi-level terminals, will be free of charge on Friday, August 28 — the public holiday to mark the birthday of Prophet Muhammed (PBUH).
UAE scraps homework for some public school students
Public schools students from Kindergarten to Grade 2 will not be given homework in the new academic year.
Sheikh Abdullah reaffirms UAE's support for Lebanon
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has affirmed the UAE's full support with Lebanon in a phone call with Lebanese Prime Minister Dr. Nawaf Salam.
UAE strongly condemns attacks on Nigeria villages
The UAE has strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Nigeria's central Niger State that saw dozens killed and kidnapped.
