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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 Strengthens OFW Rights Protection with Legal Partnership

DMW Strengthens OFW Rights Protection with Legal Partnership

April 12, 2026

PHILIPPINES: The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has signed its first legal partnership with Siguion Reyna Montecillo & Ongsiako Law Offices to expand legal aid....

New UAE School Rule Weekly Wellbeing Checks Now Mandatory

New UAE School Rule: Weekly Wellbeing Checks Now Mandatory

April 12, 2026

ABU DHABI: Schools in Abu Dhabi are now required to check on students’ wellbeing regularly as distance learning continues, under new rules from the Department....

10 Years in Dubai Ends: Grateful OFW Shares Emotional Return Home

10 Years in Dubai Ends: OFW Shares Emotional Return Home

April 10, 2026

DUBAI: After 10 years of working abroad, an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) is finally heading home, sharing a story of sacrifice, resilience, and gratitude after....

84% of OFWs Still Choose to Return Abroad

84% of OFWs Still Choose to Return Abroad – DMW Report

April 10, 2026

PHILIPPINES: A large number of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who returned home due to the Middle East crisis are not giving up on working abroad.....

DepDev Middle East Crisis Could Push 650K Filipinos Into Poverty

DepDev: Middle East Crisis Could Push 650K Filipinos Into Poverty

April 10, 2026

PHILIPPINES: Prolonged Middle East conflict could put hundreds of thousands of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) at risk, while also raising fuel prices and pushing more....

UN Peacekeepers Attacked PH Stands with 65+ Nations in Global Alarm

UN Peacekeepers Attacked: PH Stands with 65+ Nations in Global Alarm

April 10, 2026

LEBANON: The Philippines has joined over 65 countries, including France, Germany, Indonesia, the UK, and others, calling for stronger protection of United Nations peacekeepers after....

Dubai Airport Arrest Helps Bring Down Global Crime Group

Dubai Airport Arrest Helps Bring Down Global Crime Group

April 10, 2026

DUBAI: Dubai Police helped dismantle one of Europe’s most violent crime groups after arresting a key suspect at a UAE airport as part of a....

Emirates Flights Disrupted What You Need to Do Now

Emirates on Limited Flights: What You Need to Do Now

April 10, 2026

DUBAI: Emirates has announced a reduced flight schedule following partial reopening of regional airspace, affecting travelers across multiple routes.   ContentsAre Emirates flights cancelled or....

Passport Delays DFA Issues Urgent Advisory

Passport Delays? DFA Issues Urgent Advisory

April 8, 2026

PHILIPPINES: The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has announced delays in Philippine passport processing, affecting applicants nationwide. The agency said the issue is linked to....

Deployment Ban in Middle East DMW Sets the Records Straight

Deployment Ban in Middle East? DMW Sets the Records Straight

April 8, 2026

PHILIPPINES: The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) clarified that no deployment ban is in place for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in the Middle East, despite....

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