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.
PHILIPPINES: Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Hans Cacdac has denied claims that it is spending up to ₱190,000 per Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) for repatriation flights, calling the figures “misleading and inaccurate”. Cacdac sent a …
Dragon Oil, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC), has successfully located a new oil reservoir. Working in close collaboration with the Gulf of Suez Petroleum Company (GUPCO) and the Egyptian General Petroleum …
MIDDLE EAST: The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has warned Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) about scammers pretending to be embassy staff. These individuals offer “priority” or “assured” repatriation flights—but ask for large fees. The government …
ISRAEL: A Filipina was killed in a missile attack in Haifa, Israel on the evening of April 5, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs. She died inside a residence along with her Israeli husband …
PHILIPPINES: The Philippine government is rolling out a full reintegration support package for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) affected by the Middle East conflict. Led by the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), the effort brings together …
UAE: The UAE government is pushing forward with a major infrastructure project designed to solve one of the country’s biggest daily problems—traffic congestion. The Fourth Federal Corridor project, a AED 6 billion initiative, aims to …
PHILIPPINES: While the government is scrambling to fund emergency flights today, one proposed law has been conceptualized to shape how the Philippines can respond better in future crises. The Bagong Balikbayan Act is not just …
ABU DHABI, UAE: The Abu Dhabi government has launched a major plan to train 20,000 frontline workers as part of a nationwide effort to improve emergency response. The program, backed by an annual budget of …
PHILIPPINES: Repatriated Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) can now get faster financial support through a newly approved Pag-IBIG Fund benefits package, aimed at helping them recover from the ongoing Middle East crisis. The program allows qualified …
PHILIPPINES: The cost of bringing home Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) has allegedly surged to around ₱190,000 per person, nearly double the previous amount, based on findings from a Senate panel. This sharp increase comes as …