A tiny electric motor powers this two wheel scooter. It has become a popular way of individual transportation across the world. Many cities in Europe have already launched schemes where scooter sharing is part of their transport system, and which complements the other major transport networks. As announced by the RTA which is the Road …
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An insurance broker / salesman from Goa, India has been in Dubai for more than 15 years, and is happy with his life. Where are you from? What’s your background? I am originally from Goa in India and we are very easy-going people. It is very easy for us to get along with people to …
The month long celebration of health, fitness and wellbeing is a particular favorite amongst expats in Dubai. The annual event Dubai fitness challenge returns to the city beginning October 30. The concept of the Dubai fitness challenge is to inspire residents of the city to pursue a lifestyle that is active and is committed to …
Before we talk, I am qualified to teach in a nursery school, I can speak good English, but my husband was in an accident, and the job I had back home did not pay good, so I have come to Dubai to try my luck. Please note that I never want to be as housemaid. …
How long have you been here in Dubai? This is my second time in Dubai, I lived and worked here for two years and then I went back to India. This time I have been here for just more than two years and I have really settled in properly. What kind of work do you …
There were six deaths yesterday in the UAE yesterday – the highest daily death toll since the Covid-19 pandemic started. The number of cases rose to more than 100,000 – at 100, 794. While the numbers aren’t high compared to many other countries, either in the region, or globally, it certainly is cause for alarm …
So, did it take you long to settle in? Depending on who you are, and what your circumstances are at work and with your family it does take a while to settle into Dubai. Sometimes the people that work find it difficult to understand the way you work and what you are used to be …
An expat from the UK who has been here more that 25 years talks about coming to Dubai, living in Dubai and what has changed, “there was no McDonald’s for a very long time” How long have you lived in Dubai? I have been in Dubai for more than 26 years now. While we respect …
Covid cases in Dubai are on the rise again. Dubai is also updating travel protocols. As of yesterday, October 2, we had 1181 new cases. That takes the total number of Corvid 19 cases in the country to 96,529. 424 people have died. But the recovery rate is pretty good. D What is important to …
A Dubai expat shares his point of view on moving to Dubai, working in Dubai and living in the city. An interview that will help all expats in Dubai learn a few points. How long have you lived in Dubai? Well, this time around five years. I lived here in in Dubai, in my early …
Back to the future in Dubai. An Interview with a young expat from Canada Read More »
During the difficult summer months in Dubai, unless it is very early in the morning, or late into the evening, you seldom see people out for a jog or a walk. Even those who walk the dogs seem reluctantly chugging along in the middle of the heat. But as we head into October it seems …
The fitness season is ahead in Dubai, winter is coming Read More »
In Dubai, the DHA (Dubai Health Authority) and KHDA (Knowledge and Human Development Authority) will join forces to initiate a campaign to educate school children – in both primary and secondary schools – about Covid-19. The first phase will be for one month and will train the children on health and safety tips to prevent …
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announces the initiative to offer free parking for all electric vehicles registered in Dubai for the next two years. This is part of part of RTA’s efforts to support Dubai’s Green Mobility Strategy that encourages the use of electric cars that are friendly towards our envirnonment. “This initiative …
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For the second year in a row Dubai and Abu Dhabi lead the Middle East region in a global ranking of smart cities. The city of Dubai actually ranked number 43 – moving up two places – while the top five places were occupied by Singapore, Helsinki, Zürich, Auckland, and Oslo. Duding the coronavirus crisis, …
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Dubai doesn’t really have a Fall season. One day you’re sweating buckets and can’t wait to get into an AC environment – whether that be home, a shopping mall, a store, or even the bus stop. Then suddenly, it’s okay, and comfortable outside and you’re headed into October and it seems that Dubai is the …
We really need to be vigilant now on the Covid-19 pandemic front. Just yesterday we talked about how the United Arab Emirates was managing the Covid 19 situation pretty well and how in August the number had actually gone down. The country has just reported more than 1000 cases for the second time since the …
1000+ Covid-19 cases in the UAE. September 23. Let’s be vigilant. Read More »
The data for Covid-19 cases in the UAE for August this year has just come out and we have seen on average 305 cases everyday for the month – which is about 3.1 cases per 100,000 residents. It’s encouraging to note that August saw a 21% drop in cases compared to July. The number of …