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.
German National Arrested at NAIA with PhP 55.3M Drugs Hidden in Bibles
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Authorities at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA) have intercepted a significant haul of illegal drugs, arresting a German passenger who attempted....
Toddler Dies in Tragic Sharjah Accident During Family Visit
SHARJAH – A family reunion for an Indian expatriate in the UAE has turned to heartbreak after his visiting toddler son died in a car....
Dubai Police Unveils Community Initiatives for Ramadan 2026
Dubai Police has announced its comprehensive plan of community-focused programs and awareness campaigns for the Holy Month of Ramadan in 2026. The initiatives, revealed during....
Dubai Police’s “Combat Begging” Campaign for Ramadan: 1,800 Cases in 5 Years
As the Holy Month of Ramadan approaches, Dubai Police has re-launched its annual “Combat Begging” campaign, a key initiative aimed at ensuring the security and....
Commission on Filipinos Overseas Reviews Inheritance Laws to Protect OFW Assets
The Commission on Filipinos Overseas has begun a comprehensive review of the country’s inheritance and property laws to better protect the rights of Filipinos living....
DMW Rolls Out 2026 Reform Agenda to Cut Queues, Strengthen OFW Protection
The Department of Migrant Workers is moving ahead with a major reform push for 2026, focusing on digital services, stronger regional enforcement, and standardized operations....
Meet Dubai’s New PH Consul General: Enciso Focuses on Digital Services, Stronger OFW Ties
In his first press engagement in Dubai, Ambrosio Brian F. Enciso III laid out a three-fold agenda focused on faster consular services, deeper Filipino community....
Marcos Approves 21 Priority Bills: What OFWs Should Know
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has approved 21 priority measures for fast-tracked passage under the Legislative Executive Development Advisory Council, but several proposals carry important....
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[VIDEO] Filipina OFW Assaulted in Singapore Mall, Officials Confirm Assistance
A Filipina overseas worker was repeatedly kicked by a foreign man inside a shopping mall in Singapore, according to a report aired on GMA Integrated....
UAE Announces Ramadan 2026 Working Hours for Public Sector
During Ramadan 2026, all ministries and federal government offices in the UAE will operate from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday to Thursday, and from....
