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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.
10 Years in Dubai Ends: OFW Shares Emotional Return Home
DUBAI: After 10 years of working abroad, an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) is finally heading home, sharing a story of sacrifice, resilience, and gratitude after....
84% of OFWs Still Choose to Return Abroad – DMW Report
PHILIPPINES: A large number of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who returned home due to the Middle East crisis are not giving up on working abroad.....
DepDev: Middle East Crisis Could Push 650K Filipinos Into Poverty
PHILIPPINES: Prolonged Middle East conflict could put hundreds of thousands of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) at risk, while also raising fuel prices and pushing more....
UN Peacekeepers Attacked: PH Stands with 65+ Nations in Global Alarm
LEBANON: The Philippines has joined over 65 countries, including France, Germany, Indonesia, the UK, and others, calling for stronger protection of United Nations peacekeepers after....
Dubai Airport Arrest Helps Bring Down Global Crime Group
DUBAI: Dubai Police helped dismantle one of Europe’s most violent crime groups after arresting a key suspect at a UAE airport as part of a....
Emirates on Limited Flights: What You Need to Do Now
DUBAI: Emirates has announced a reduced flight schedule following partial reopening of regional airspace, affecting travelers across multiple routes. ContentsAre Emirates flights cancelled or....
Passport Delays? DFA Issues Urgent Advisory
PHILIPPINES: The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has announced delays in Philippine passport processing, affecting applicants nationwide. The agency said the issue is linked to....
Deployment Ban in Middle East? DMW Sets the Records Straight
PHILIPPINES: The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) clarified that no deployment ban is in place for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in the Middle East, despite....
1.5 Months to 2 Weeks? DMW Eyes Chartered Flights for OFW Repatriation
PHILIPPINES: The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is now looking at chartered flights to bring home Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) faster from the Middle East. The....
DepEd Steps In as Filipino Schools Abroad Go Fully Online
MIDDLE EAST: More than 23,000 Filipino students and teachers in the region have shifted to online learning as tensions rise, with the Department of Education....
