- Lovin Dubai | لوڤن دبي
- Posts
- GPS Glicthes, Successful Interceptions & Residency Visa Leniency
GPS Glicthes, Successful Interceptions & Residency Visa Leniency
Augustus Media FZ LLC
March 13, 2026
Hope you’re having a blessed Friday! Let’s pray the afternoon comes with no emergency alerts and loud booms 🙏
NEWS
The GPS Glitch Made A Runner Appear To Have Run Across Africa
Commuting, running errands, or finding a café? Navigation apps are meant to help, but recently, they’ve been a bit unpredictable.
One runner shared a screenshot on Reddit showing a run stretching all the way from the UAE to the far side of Africa. “I ran the whole length of Africa yesterday. The new GPS features are amazing!” the runner joked.
Social media immediately caught on. People ran with the sarcasm, replying things like, “Tell us more about the experience running through different countries,” “How the Atlantic?… Cold like my ex,” and “Now make a post about it on LinkedIn, please make sure to highlight how it changed your life.”
Across Dubai and the UAE, GPS disruptions have been causing locations to jump to completely random spots.
While authorities haven’t confirmed anything, many suspect the glitches are caused by GPS jamming and spoofing tied to the ongoing regional situation involving the Iran crisis. In short: electronic warfare.
SHARABLES
🍿Sharable bits and tips!
⚠️ Authorities confirmed that debris from a successful interception caused an incident on the façade of a building in Central Dubai.
Tributes pour in for residents who lost their lives in the Iran attacks 🙏
This morning, Dr. Ali Al Nuaimi, Chairman of Defense Affairs, shared a powerful tweet on X condemning aggression and those who justify it.
The Dubai government helped take care of a pregnant tourist stranded amid Iran attacks 🤍
🚨Expats whose residency visas have expired can return to the UAE without applying for a new entry permit under a temporary measure announced by authorities!
This resident pushes back against fear online 👏
🛍️ DEALS WORTH GRABBING
Up to 10% cashback on your Noon orders
Namshi’s code will give you 10% off
Get MyProtein products for 10% off using the code
NEWS
Dubai Weekend Guide: Indoor Plans, Amazing Offers, Bonfire Nights & A Lot More
Atlantis The Palm is offering a special community gesture this March with complimentary access to two of its biggest attractions — Aquaventure World and The Lost Chambers Aquarium. Available from March 10 to March 22 🐠
Head to READLES at Dubai Mall Zabeel and dive into a world where fairy tales come alive 🧚♀️
Wings lovers, the iconic offer you’ve been waiting for is back! Wingstop is bringing back its unbeatable Ramadan deal. Classic or boneless wings – just for AED2 each, with a minimum order of 10 wings (not complaining whatsoever, bring ’em in!) 🍗
Dubai Miracle Garden is offering free entry for UAE residents for two weeks, giving families the perfect excuse for a colourful day out. From March 15 to March 31, residents can simply show a valid Emirates ID at the entrance and wander through the world’s largest natural flower garden 🪴
Dubai’s immersive playground House of Hype is giving the first 50 guests per day a totally free pass – if you show up decked out in all the colours of the UAE flag 🇦🇪
There are plenty more options here!
MAKING WAVES
On February 3rd, 2026, Elmora by Neoterra Developments officially broke ground, and it’s already making waves for all the right reasons! 🏗️
MERCH
🛒 We have merch!
Soft fabrics, simple designs, big Lovin’ energy. Community-approved.
This is your cosy era, shop now.
VIDS
🎥 Daily Dose of The Lovin Dubai Show
The best HR advice comes from those in the trenches. That’s what this is: real-world HR insights delivered in a newsletter from Hebba Youssef, a Chief People Officer who’s been there. Practical, real strategies with a dash of humor. Because HR shouldn’t be thankless—and you shouldn’t be alone in it.