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.
Dubai Government Workers to Get Salary Earlier This Month
Dubai government employees will receive their March salaries earlier than usual this year after a directive from His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid....
PHP3.67 Billion: Potential Cost of Mass OFW Repatriation from Middle East
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – A mass evacuation of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) from the Middle East could cost the Philippine government up to PHP3.67 billion if....
299 Filipinos Arrive Safely in the Philippines from UAE Amid Middle East Conflict
A total of 299 Filipinos, including 23 Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and two children, arrived safely in the Philippines from the United Arab Emirates (UAE)....
DFA: Over 60,000 Filipinos in Middle East Areas Under Crisis Alerts
More than 60,000 Filipinos are currently in parts of the Middle East under varying crisis alert levels, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA),....
First Passenger Run: Etihad Rail Moves 350 Travelers
UAE authorities operated a special passenger service on Etihad Rail this week, transporting more than 350 passengers while regional flight suspensions disrupted air travel. The....
Abu Dhabi Activates Mental Health Hotline for Arabic and English Speakers
Abu Dhabi has launched a round-the-clock mental health hotline to provide residents with immediate emotional and psychological support. The service, called 800 SAKINA (725462), offers....
UAE Assures Public: Essential Goods Supply Stable, No Need to Stockpile
UAE authorities have reassured residents that markets across the country remain stable and well supplied, urging the public to avoid panic buying or excessive stockpiling....
DFA: Crisis Alert Levels in Middle East Remain Unchanged
The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has confirmed that crisis alert levels across concerned countries in the Middle East remain unchanged, even as authorities....
941 Iranian Drones, 189 Ballistic Missiles, and 8 Cruise Missiles Directed at the UAE Since Start of Attack
ABU DHABI, March 4, 2026 – The UAE Ministry of Defence announced that its air defense systems successfully intercepted and destroyed multiple aerial threats today.....
UAE Authorities Remind Public: Seek Shelter When Warning Alerts Sound
UAE authorities have issued a public advisory reminding residents and visitors to follow safety instructions immediately when emergency warning alerts are activated. In a notice....
