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.
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 boxes. In an advisory, the DMW said it is coordinating …
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 networks. According to figures reviewed during the Q4 performance evaluation …
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 reflects the emirate’s rapid rise as a preferred hub for …
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 drugs. In a recent press conference, Baligod alleged that ICC …
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 M. Robredo Coliseum’s retrofitting. He was accompanied by Mayor Leni …
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 working day, according to service guidelines from the Ministry of …
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 the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources and the Ministry …
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 ramp up efforts to boost upskilling programs for Overseas Filipino …
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 public confidence in the country’s security environment. The Quality of …
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 Schools Overseas. According to the advisory, some institutes and training …