News and updates on what’s happening in Dubai. Announcements and important information about the emirate that the residents should be aware of. Here we share current events and advisories, as well as trends for your reference.
The Migrant Workers Office (MWO) in Dubai has released Advisory No. 12-A, Series of 2025, outlining updated verification fees for employment contracts and labor-related documents. The new rates, effective July 1, 2025, apply to specific …
Moscow, Russia – A disturbing incident unfolded at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo International Airport earlier this week when a man violently assaulted an 18-month-old child in the arrivals hall. Vladimir Vitkov, a 31-year-old Belarusian, has since confessed …
The Migrant Workers Office (MWO) in Dubai has reiterated its advisory regarding the ongoing closure of airspace in several Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries due to escalating tensions in the Middle East. This announcement comes …
Dubai authorities have intensified efforts to crack down on illegal bedspaces and partitioned rooms in densely populated residential buildings. This initiative is focused on neighborhoods across Dubai where such accommodations are commonly found. The move …
Dubai, UAE – The Migrant Workers Office (MWO) in Dubai has issued Advisory No. 15, Series of 2025, informing the public about the closure of airspaces in several Middle Eastern countries due to escalating tensions …
Dubai Police have reiterated the importance of adhering to child safety regulations in vehicles following a recent incident where a five-year-old child fell from a moving car. The accident, which occurred on one of Dubai’s …
In a case that has captured public attention, the Fujairah Court of Appeal has upheld a six-month jail sentence for a man convicted of engaging in sorcery and violating his wife’s privacy. The man, whose …
The UAE continues to champion worker welfare by rolling out over 10,000 air-conditioned rest stations for delivery workers during the Midday Break period, from June 15 to September 15, 2025. Spearheaded by the Ministry of …
A fire broke out late Friday (June 13, 2025) Tiger Tower (also known as Marina Pinnacle), a 67-story residential building in Dubai Marina. Dubai Civil Defence teams promptly evacuated 3,820 residents from 764 apartments, prioritizing …
June 12, 2025, was not just Philippine Independence Day for Albert P. Rioflorido; it also became the most memorable day of his life. The Filipino civil engineer, who has worked tirelessly as an Overseas Filipino …