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.
UAE residents are being urged to stay alert against a new wave of digital scams after public parking operator Parkin issued a warning about suspicious messages attempting to collect personal information from users. In a …
PHILIPPINES: Authorities have seized a shipment of undeclared cigarettes worth more than ₱235 million at the Port of Batangas, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) confirmed via this PNA report. The operation, carried out on March …
The President of the United Arab Emirates, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, held a phone call with His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, to …
PHILIPPINES: Filipino seafarers may now legally refuse deployment in three Middle Eastern maritime zones declared as war-risk areas, according to the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW). Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac announced that the …
Tourists stranded in the UAE due to unexpected flight cancellations can now access free medical consultations and essential medications after healthcare provider Right Health announced a special support initiative for affected travelers. The program aims …
Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) are being warned about a viral online claim stating that the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) are distributing ₱150,000 financial assistance. According to OWWA, …
Dubai government employees will receive their March salaries earlier than usual this year after a directive from His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The …
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – A mass evacuation of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) from the Middle East could cost the Philippine government up to PHP3.67 billion if the ongoing conflict in the region escalates, officials stated during …
More than 60,000 Filipinos are currently in parts of the Middle East under varying crisis alert levels, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), as tensions continue across several countries in the region. The …
UAE authorities operated a special passenger service on Etihad Rail this week, transporting more than 350 passengers while regional flight suspensions disrupted air travel. The exceptional train service ran between Al Ghuwaifat Station on the …