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.
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The Philippine Bureau of Immigration (BI) has arrested a 21-year-old Russian vlogger, Nikita Chekhov, for creating and sharing videos in which he threatened to intentionally spread the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) while …
Faridabad, India – A tragic incident unfolded in Jharsentali village, Faridabad, where a four-year-old girl lost her life after allegedly being severely beaten by her father for failing to count to 50. The father, identified …
UAE citizens renewing their passports will no longer need to complete a separate Emirates ID update, following a new service integration rolled out under the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security Smart …
Overseas Filipino Workers in the UAE can now complete contract verification in person, as VFS Global officially rolled out Contract Verification Centers (CVCs) in Dubai and Abu Dhabi starting late January 2026. The new centers …
PHILIPPINES: The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has taken decisive action against Alju International Manpower Services Inc., suspending its operations due to multiple violations of the 2023 DMW Rules and Regulations on the Recruitment and Deployment …
The Department of Migrant Workers has launched an online system that allows Overseas Filipino Workers in Dubai and the Northern Emirates to verify their employment contracts without going to the Migrant Workers Office in person. …
A new bill filed in the Senate of the Philippines seeks to reimburse airline passengers who miss their flights due to prolonged or unjustified immigration delays. The measure, Senate Bill No. 1657, was filed by …
Dubai Police are warning residents about a rise in fraudulent advertisements on social media that falsely claim to offer recruitment and placement services for domestic workers and support staff. According to the police, these misleading …
A proposed free trade agreement between the Philippines and the UAE could lead to more job opportunities for Filipinos, according to Philippine officials, as economic ties between the two countries continue to deepen. The statement …
Dubai Police has rolled out a new online service that allows residents to check and clear travel bans in seconds, removing a long-standing pain point for travelers dealing with unresolved restrictions. The digital service lets …