News
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.
Over 50% of Filipinos Seeking Help in Middle East Now Safe – DFA
PHILIPPINES: More than half of the Filipinos who asked the government for help amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East have already been repatriated....
DTI Launches ₱2B OFW Negosyo Fund for Returning OFWs
PHILIPPINES: The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has launched a ₱2 billion loan fund for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who want to start businesses....
UAE Settled 98.6% of Labor Disputes in 2025, MoHRE Says
UAE: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MoHRE) says it resolved 98.6 percent of labour disputes in the private sector in 2025, a figure....
Nearly 60% of OFWs Cancel Repatriation Requests in Dubai
DUBAI: Around 300 Overseas Filipino Workers in Dubai initially requested repatriation during the recent Middle East tensions, but nearly 60 percent later decided to stay,....
Why PH Couldn’t Send Rescue Flights Earlier for OFWs in the Middle East
PHILIPPINES: Malacañang has pushed back against remarks from Vice President Sara Duterte suggesting that the government could simply send aircraft to the Middle East to....
DMW Clarifies Role in Bringing OFWs Home From UAE
PHILIPPINES: The Department of Migrant Workers has pushed back against online claims suggesting that the United Arab Emirates alone facilitated the return of overseas Filipino....
Repatriation Flights Begin for OFWs as Regional Tensions Rise
PHILIPPINES: The Philippine government has begun flying home overseas Filipino workers from several Middle East locations as regional tensions continue to affect travel and security....
Dozens of Stranded OFWs Receive Immediate Help Through the AKSYON Fund
Dozens of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) stranded in the United Arab Emirates due to widespread flight disruptions have received financial assistance from the Migrant Workers....
UAE Warns Businesses Over Food Supply and Price Violations
The UAE’s Minister of Economy and Tourism has reassured residents that food supplies remain stable across the country, even as the region faces ongoing geopolitical....
New Dubai Bridges Aim to Cut Traffic Time by 75% for Thousands of Drivers
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has opened two new bridges as part of the ongoing Oud Maitha and Al Asayel Streets Development Project, a major....
