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.
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 families into poverty, government officials warned. ContentsHow many OFWs could …
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 deadly attacks in southern Lebanon raised global concern. ContentsWhat is …
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 global anti-crime operation. ContentsWhat is the Lyons Clan criminal organization?What …
DUBAI: Emirates has announced a reduced flight schedule following partial reopening of regional airspace, affecting travelers across multiple routes. ContentsAre Emirates flights cancelled or delayed right now?How do I check my Emirates flight status?Can …
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 global disruptions caused by the ongoing Middle East crisis. ContentsWhat …
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 rising tensions in some countries. This comes after reports spread …
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 move comes as commercial flights remain limited and slow, especially …
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 (DepEd) stepping in to ensure safety and continuous education. ContentsWhat …
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 repatriation flights, calling the figures “misleading and inaccurate”. Cacdac sent a …
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 of Suez Petroleum Company (GUPCO) and the Egyptian General Petroleum …