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.
UAE Finalizes 2026 to 2029 School Schedule
The UAE has approved a three-year academic calendar covering 2026 to 2029 for both public and private schools, giving families and educators clearer timelines for....
OFW Bound for Singapore Arrested at PH Airport for Being Illegally Married
PHILIPPINES: A 56-year-old overseas Filipino worker bound for Singapore was arrested at Ninoy Aquino International Airport after authorities discovered he had an active warrant of....
Dubai Police Arrest Beggar Found with AED 20,000 in Possession
The Dubai Police have once again demonstrated their commitment to maintaining public order with the recent apprehension of a beggar found in possession of a....
MWO Dubai Releases PH Driver’s Licenses Processed During OFW Caravan
Filipinos in Dubai who processed their Philippine driver’s licenses during the recent OFW Serbisyo Caravan can now claim their physical cards. In Advisory No. 08,....
OFWs in Middle East Can Take PH Board Exams This May 2026
Overseas Filipino professionals in the Middle East can take their Philippine board exams this May without flying home, after the Professional Regulation Commission announced the....
Filipina Nearly Barred From US Over Passport Souvenir Stamps
A Filipina digital nomad nearly had her Philippine passport canceled after immigration officers flagged it for carrying souvenir stamps, a reminder from authorities that any....
3-Day Super Sale Extended in Dubai on March 12-15, 2026 (Ramadan Edition)
Dubai will have a 3-day citywide super sale (Ramadan Edition) from March 12-15, 2026 in many shopping malls in Dubai. This is great news for....
OFW Pass Is Not Enough: Complete eTravel Too – DMW
The Department of Migrant Workers has reminded overseas Filipino workers that one of the most common travel mistakes is assuming the OFW Pass is the....
Daughter Speaks Out After Stage 4 Cancer Patient Dies Following EDSA Ambulance Stop
PHILIPPINES: A grieving daughter has spoken out after her mother, a stage 4 cancer patient, died on the same day their ambulance was stopped along....
DMW, CFO Partner to Improve Services for Filipinos Abroad
The Philippine government is stepping up efforts to improve support for overseas Filipinos after the Department of Migrant Workers and the Commission on Filipinos Overseas....
