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: 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 arrest for bigamy. The arrest took place early morning on …
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 staggering AED 20,000. The arrest, executed by the Suspicious Persons …
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, the Migrant Workers Office announced that the plastic Philippine driver’s …
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 unauthorized mark on a passport may be treated as tampering. …
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 only document needed before departure. In a recent advisory, the …
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 the EDSA Busway, an incident that has since gone viral …
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 signed a new data-sharing agreement aimed at strengthening protection and …
His Highness Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated Al Nasr Mosque in Al Dhaid on Tuesday evening, marking a new addition to the emirate’s religious and community landmarks. Located …
Sharjah Police have relaunched their Ramadan Safe Road campaign, reminding motorists that safer roads are a shared responsibility during the holy month. The renewed drive comes alongside updated truck movement restrictions aimed at easing congestion …
The Department of Migrant Workers and the Global Anti-Scam Alliance have formalized a new partnership aimed at protecting overseas Filipino workers from online scams and digital fraud. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed on February …