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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.
SAUDI ARABIA: OFW in Jeddah Found Dead with Multiple Stabbed Wounds, Suspect Now in Custody
PHILIPPINES: A 27-year-old Overseas Filipino Worker in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia was found dead with multiple stab wounds, with authorities now identifying a suspect in the....
469 Filipinos from UAE to Return Home via DMW Chartered Flight
In a recent news release from the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) dated March 13, 2026, it was announced that 469 Filipinos from the UAE....
UAE Attorney-General Orders Arrest of 10 Individuals for Spreading Security Videos and Misleading Content
The UAE Attorney-General, Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, has officially ordered the arrest of 10 people of various nationalities. Authorities referred these suspects to an....
45 People Arrested by Abu Dhabi Police for Filming Incidents, Sharing Misleading Content
If you live and work in the UAE, you must be careful about what you record and share on social media and online. Recently, the....
How to Request for Emergency and Repatriation Assistance for Filipinos in Middle East
For Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) based in the Middle East, please see the guidelines below how you can request for emergency repatriation assistance and/or if....
DMW Announces Total of 849 Filipinos Stranded and Repatriated OFWs Assisted by Philippines
The Philippine government, through the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), successfully assisted hundreds of stranded and repatriated Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their families returning....
ASEAN Solidarity in Action: Singapore Military Flight Carries Stranded OFWs
PHILIPPINES: Twenty four overseas Filipino workers have begun their journey home after the Republic of Singapore Air Force helped fly them out of Jeddah amid....
How to Spot Fake News Online: A Simple Guide
UAE: During times of crisis or major global events, finding reliable information online can become difficult. Social media platforms often flood users with content, making....
UAE: Parents May Face Up to AED20,000 Fine for Ignoring Child Vaccination
UAE: The United Arab Emirates is moving toward stricter penalties for violations involving communicable diseases under a draft law approved by the Federal National Council. According....
1514 UAV Drones, 268 Ballistic Missiles, and 16 Cruise Missiles in UAE Since Start of Iranian Attack
The UAE Ministry of Defence announced on March 11, 2026, that its air defence systems successfully engaged a significant number of missile and drone attacks....
