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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 Flags Rogue Cargo Firm Over Lost Balikbayan Boxes
The Department of Migrant Workers has warned overseas Filipino workers and their families against dealing with rogue cargo forwarders linked to mishandled and abandoned balikbayan....
Dubai Police Block 232 Drug Websites, Aid 24 Global Arrests in Q4 2025
Dubai Police blocked 232 websites promoting drugs and helped secure 24 international arrests during the fourth quarter of 2025, as authorities intensified efforts against narcotics....
How Dubai Became the World’s 4th Richest City in the World
Dubai has secured its spot as the world’s fourth richest city, now home to around 86,000 millionaires, according to recent global wealth rankings. The milestone....
18 ‘Former Marines’ Claim Deliveries of Cash to ICC Investigators Amid Drug War Probe
PHILIPPINES: Pork Barrel Fund Scam whistleblower Atty. Levi Baligod has ignited a new controversy surrounding the International Criminal Court (ICC) probe into the Philippines’ war on....
PBBM Visits Naga City, Hands Over P500M for Rehabilitation Fund
PHILIPPINES: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. visited Naga City on February 21 to inspect vital infrastructure and turn over P500 million in funding for the Jesse....
New MOHRE Platform Update Speeds Up Domestic Worker Contracts (One-Day Processing)
Employers in the UAE planning to hire or renew contracts for domestic workers can now complete the issuance of a new employment contract within one....
UAE Confirms Eid Al Fitr 2026 Long Weekend
The UAE has announced the official holiday dates for Eid Al Fitr 2026, giving workers across the country an extended weekend in March. According to....
DMW, TESDA Launch Major Upskilling Push for OFWs
Filipino workers abroad may soon see stronger support for career growth as the Department of Migrant Workers and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority....
Walking Alone at Night? 99% in UAE Say They Feel Safe and Secure
Nearly 99 per cent of residents in the UAE say they feel safe walking alone at night, according to a new national study highlighting strong....
Commission on Filipinos Overseas Warns OFW Parents to Enroll their Children Abroad in Accredited Schools
The Commission on Filipinos Overseas has issued an advisory urging overseas Filipinos to exercise caution when enrolling in institutions abroad that claim to be Philippine....
