News
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 Clarifies Role in Bringing OFWs Home From UAE
PHILIPPINES: The Department of Migrant Workers has pushed back against online claims suggesting that the United Arab Emirates alone facilitated the return of overseas Filipino....
Repatriation Flights Begin for OFWs as Regional Tensions Rise
PHILIPPINES: The Philippine government has begun flying home overseas Filipino workers from several Middle East locations as regional tensions continue to affect travel and security....
Dozens of Stranded OFWs Receive Immediate Help Through the AKSYON Fund
Dozens of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) stranded in the United Arab Emirates due to widespread flight disruptions have received financial assistance from the Migrant Workers....
UAE Warns Businesses Over Food Supply and Price Violations
The UAE’s Minister of Economy and Tourism has reassured residents that food supplies remain stable across the country, even as the region faces ongoing geopolitical....
New Dubai Bridges Aim to Cut Traffic Time by 75% for Thousands of Drivers
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has opened two new bridges as part of the ongoing Oud Maitha and Al Asayel Streets Development Project, a major....
“Tapos Na Ang Ayuda”: Viral Clip Leads to Recall of Bahrain MWO Staff
BAHRAIN: The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has ordered the recall of a Migrant Workers Office (MWO) staff member in Bahrain after a viral video....
This Dubai Innovation Is Helping Feed Stray Cats Across the City
Dubai has introduced a new initiative aimed at helping stray animals while promoting a culture of compassion across the emirate. Dubai Municipality recently launched “Ehsan....
Parkin Warns UAE Residents About New Digital Identity Scams
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....
PHILIPPINES: Customs Finds 637 Cases of Illegal Cigarettes Worth Php 235M in UAE Shipment
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....
UAE President, Qatar Emir Discuss Regional Security
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....
