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.
PHILIPPINES: The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) is encouraging undocumented Filipinos in the Middle East to return home, with assurance that there will be no penalties. The move comes as the government continues large-scale repatriation efforts …
UAE: The country ranked first globally in 10 healthcare indicators for 2025, showing strong performance in patient care, disease prevention, and public health systems that benefit both residents and expats. ContentsWhy did the UAE rank …
PHILIPPINES: The government will expand online orientation services for Filipinos planning to work abroad. The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) announced that starting April 13, 2026, more slots and sessions will be added to its online …
PHILIPPINES: Returning overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) are now getting more support as the government expands programs to help them rebuild their careers at home. From education to livelihood aid, agencies are working together to make …
PHILIPPINES: The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has signed its first legal partnership with Siguion Reyna Montecillo & Ongsiako Law Offices to expand legal aid for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), especially during disputes and crisis …
ABU DHABI: Schools in Abu Dhabi are now required to check on students’ wellbeing regularly as distance learning continues, under new rules from the Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK). The updated framework puts strong …
DUBAI: After 10 years of working abroad, an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) is finally heading home, sharing a story of sacrifice, resilience, and gratitude after receiving government support, shared in an MWO report. ContentsA decade …
PHILIPPINES: A large number of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who returned home due to the Middle East crisis are not giving up on working abroad. According to the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), 84% of …
PHILIPPINES: Prolonged Middle East conflict could put hundreds of thousands of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) at risk, while also raising fuel prices and pushing more families into poverty, government officials warned. ContentsHow many OFWs could …
LEBANON: The Philippines has joined over 65 countries, including France, Germany, Indonesia, the UK, and others, calling for stronger protection of United Nations peacekeepers after deadly attacks in southern Lebanon raised global concern. ContentsWhat is …