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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.
Emirates on Limited Flights: What You Need to Do Now
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
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
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....
1.5 Months to 2 Weeks? DMW Eyes Chartered Flights for OFW Repatriation
PHILIPPINES: The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is now looking at chartered flights to bring home Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) faster from the Middle East. The....
DepEd Steps In as Filipino Schools Abroad Go Fully Online
MIDDLE EAST: More than 23,000 Filipino students and teachers in the region have shifted to online learning as tensions rise, with the Department of Education....
DMW Secretary Clarifies Real OFW Repatriation Flight Cost Far Below ₱190,000
PHILIPPINES: Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Hans Cacdac has denied claims that it is spending up to ₱190,000 per Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) for....
Major Oil Discovery in Gulf of Suez Announced by Dubai-Based Dragon Oil
Dragon Oil, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC), has successfully located a new oil reservoir. Working in close collaboration with the Gulf....
OFW Scam Alert How to Avoid Fake Repatriation Deals
MIDDLE EAST: The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has warned Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) about scammers pretending to be embassy staff. These individuals offer “priority”....
Second Filipina Killed in Israel Conflict—DFA Confirms
ISRAEL: A Filipina was killed in a missile attack in Haifa, Israel on the evening of April 5, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs.....
Not Just Ayuda: PH Government Offers Jobs and Business Funds for OFWs
PHILIPPINES: The Philippine government is rolling out a full reintegration support package for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) affected by the Middle East conflict. Led by....
