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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.
DMW: Filipinos with Legal Cases and Immigration Records Face Delays in OFW Repatriation
PHILIPPINES: Some overseas Filipino workers in the Gulf region cannot be immediately repatriated because of pending legal cases or immigration records in their host countries,....
16 Filipino Workers Evacuated From Israel via Egypt Border
ISRAEL: Sixteen Filipino caregivers and hotel workers have safely exited Israel and crossed into Egypt through the Taba Border Crossing with the assistance of Philippine....
China Southern Waives Fees for Some Middle East Flights
MIDDLE EAST: Passengers flying to or from the Middle East with China Southern Airlines may now change or refund certain tickets without penalties after the airline....
Dubai Introduces Law Regulating Shared Housing Accommodation
In a significant move to enhance living standards and regulate shared housing, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and....
PH Embassy in Saudi Issues Safety Rules for Emergency Alerts
SAUDI ARABIA: The Philippine Embassy in Saudi Arabia has released safety guidelines for Filipinos who may receive emergency warning messages through the Kingdom’s National Early....
Over 50% of Filipinos Seeking Help in Middle East Now Safe – DFA
PHILIPPINES: More than half of the Filipinos who asked the government for help amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East have already been repatriated....
DTI Launches ₱2B OFW Negosyo Fund for Returning OFWs
PHILIPPINES: The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has launched a ₱2 billion loan fund for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who want to start businesses....
UAE Settled 98.6% of Labor Disputes in 2025, MoHRE Says
UAE: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MoHRE) says it resolved 98.6 percent of labour disputes in the private sector in 2025, a figure....
Nearly 60% of OFWs Cancel Repatriation Requests in Dubai
DUBAI: Around 300 Overseas Filipino Workers in Dubai initially requested repatriation during the recent Middle East tensions, but nearly 60 percent later decided to stay,....
Why PH Couldn’t Send Rescue Flights Earlier for OFWs in the Middle East
PHILIPPINES: Malacañang has pushed back against remarks from Vice President Sara Duterte suggesting that the government could simply send aircraft to the Middle East to....
