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.
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is rolling out a $200 cash assistance program for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in the Middle East who have experienced job loss or reduced income. This initiative helps ease …
ABU DHABI: School bus services across the UAE have been temporarily paused, even as students prepare to return to classrooms on April 20. The decision, announced by the Ministry of Education, applies to all public …
PHILIPPINES: The government has launched a nationwide expansion of reintegration services to help returning overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) rebuild their lives after coming home. Led by Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the program brings together multiple agencies …
ABU DHABI: In-person classes across the UAE will officially resume on April 20, 2026, covering nurseries, schools, and universities after weeks of distance learning. Authorities say all institutions are now ready, with updated safety plans …
PHILIPPINES: Filipinos planning to work abroad are being warned about a new and dangerous scam. The Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking and Commission on Filipinos Overseas say some job offers are being used to recruit workers into …
PHILIPPINES: A new survey by OCTA Research shows that 69% of Filipinos support an impeachment trial for Sara Duterte. The poll was conducted from March 19 to 25, 2026, with 1,200 respondents nationwide. ContentsWhat does the …
ABU DHABI / MANILA: The Central Bank of the UAE and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas have signed a new agreement to improve how money moves between the UAE and the Philippines. The goal is simple: …
PHILIPPINES: A total of 321 overseas Filipino workers arrived from Kuwait this week, along with the remains of 20 Filipinos who passed away due to natural causes (and not due to the current Middle East …
UAE: A court in Ras Al Khaimah has cancelled a one-year jail sentence against a 49-year-old man and replaced it with a Dh10,000 fine, after reviewing new evidence and medical records. The Ras Al Khaimah Court …
PHILIPPINES: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has extended support to over 2,500 overseas Filipino workers affected by the ongoing Middle East conflict, providing both financial aid and emotional support. Most of those assisted …