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.
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 …
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 long-term planning. The announcement was made by the UAE Ministry …
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. …