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 Overseas Workers Welfare Administration is encouraging overseas Filipino workers to avail of the OWWA e-card, highlighting its value as a valid government ID and a gateway to discounts and faster transactions, the Philippine News …
Philippine Health Insurance Corporation and the Overseas Workers Welfare Association have confirmed ongoing coordination to expand medical benefits for overseas Filipino workers, including a possible restructuring of the MEDplus assistance program. The update was shared …
Starting January 1, 2026, parents and guardians in the UAE can face fines of up to AED 1 million if they fail to protect their children online. The new Child Digital Safety Law places clear …
The Abu Dhabi Labor Court recently issued a significant verdict in favor of a long-serving employee, mandating a private firm to settle an end-of-service gratuity payment totaling AED 93,600. The case involved a worker who …
The Migrant Workers Office in Dubai has reiterated that Filipino domestic workers must be at least 24 years old to be legally deployed abroad, following a rise in reported minimum age violations. In Advisory No. …
The Roads and Transport Authority has launched a new safety and etiquette awareness campaign across the Dubai Metro and Dubai Tram, aiming to improve passenger behavior, safety, and overall travel comfort. The campaign focuses on …
Overseas Filipino Workers and their families can now access wider and more advanced medical care, following a major upgrade to the country’s dedicated OFW hospital, the PIA reported. The Department of Migrant Workers, together with …
Speculation around a possible Disneyland in Abu Dhabi is gaining attention after Bob Iger, CEO of The Walt Disney Company, shared photos from the UAE capital on Instagram. Iger posted images taken in Abu Dhabi …
A maritime disaster off the southern coast of the Philippines has left at least 18 people dead and 10 others still missing after the MV Trisha Kerstin 3 passenger ferry capsized in choppy waters. The …
A seemingly minor financial disagreement over Dh150 has resulted in a one-month jail sentence for an Asian woman in the UAE. After her repeated attempts to collect a small payment were ignored, she took matters …