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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.
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....
UAE Reaffirms Right to Self-Defense, Remains Neutral Amid Repeated Attacks
The United Arab Emirates has officially reaffirmed that it has not altered its defensive posture in response to repeated Iranian attacks, according to a statement....
Dubai Authorities Contain Fire Near US Consulate Following Drone Incident
DUBAI, UAE – Dubai authorities have successfully extinguished a fire near the US Consulate. The Dubai Media Office confirmed the blaze resulted from a drone-related....
UAE Extends Distance Learning to All Students Until March 6
DUBAI, UAE – The Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research have officially announced an extension of distance learning across....
