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.
SHARJAH – A family reunion for an Indian expatriate in the UAE has turned to heartbreak after his visiting toddler son died in a car accident in Sharjah on Wednesday evening. The child, just 22 …
Dubai Police has announced its comprehensive plan of community-focused programs and awareness campaigns for the Holy Month of Ramadan in 2026. The initiatives, revealed during a press conference at Expo City Dubai, are designed to …
As the Holy Month of Ramadan approaches, Dubai Police has re-launched its annual “Combat Begging” campaign, a key initiative aimed at ensuring the security and integrity of the community. This is one of the projects …
The Commission on Filipinos Overseas has begun a comprehensive review of the country’s inheritance and property laws to better protect the rights of Filipinos living abroad. The initiative aims to address growing legal difficulties faced …
The Department of Migrant Workers is moving ahead with a major reform push for 2026, focusing on digital services, stronger regional enforcement, and standardized operations nationwide. At the Central Office–Regional Office Consultation 2026 held in …
In his first press engagement in Dubai, Ambrosio Brian F. Enciso III laid out a three-fold agenda focused on faster consular services, deeper Filipino community engagement, and stronger Philippine representation in the UAE, GMA News …
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has approved 21 priority measures for fast-tracked passage under the Legislative Executive Development Advisory Council, but several proposals carry important implications for Overseas Filipino Workers and their families. The Department …
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A Filipina overseas worker was repeatedly kicked by a foreign man inside a shopping mall in Singapore, according to a report aired on GMA Integrated News through its program 24 Oras. The incident, which went …
During Ramadan 2026, all ministries and federal government offices in the UAE will operate from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday to Thursday, and from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Fridays. These adjusted schedules …
Securities and Exchange Commission has issued a fresh warning to the public about unauthorized online lending platforms that continue to operate in the Philippines, despite a long-standing regulatory moratorium. In an official advisory, the SEC …