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.
Valentine’s Day Warning for OFWs: Stay Alert Online as Scams Rise During Peak Homesickness
As Valentine’s Day approaches, the Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi is backing a renewed push by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas to remind overseas Filipinos....
Filipino Officers Rank 1st and 5th in UAE MOI Police Program
A Filipino police officer has ranked first overall in a highly selective international police training program hosted by the UAE Ministry of Interior, marking a....
Asian Driver Fined AED 15,000 and Suspended After Alcohol-Related Crash on Emirates Road
A recent verdict by the Dubai traffic court serves as a stark reminder of the zero-tolerance policy regarding driving under the influence in the UAE.....
TESDA Launches Skills Passport App to Link Training to Jobs
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority has launched the TESDA Skills Passport, a mobile first super app designed to bring skills training, certification, and....
How to Earn a Bachelor’s Degree for FREE at UP Open University
The University of the Philippines Open University allows eligible students to earn a college degree without paying tuition, but only under specific rules set by....
DMW Flags Online Job Offers as Main Entry Point to Trafficking Syndicates
The Department of Migrant Workers has flagged fraudulent online job offers as the most common entry point used by human trafficking syndicates, following the recent....
OWWA, Filipino Business Council Partner to Offer Discounts for OFWs in Dubai
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration has partnered with the Philippine Business Council–Dubai & Northern Emirates to allow OWWA members to access discounts at Filipino owned....
Dubai Police Hosts Al Hamriyah Community Forum for Filipino Residents
Dubai Police has organized the Al Hamriyah Community Forum for the Filipino community as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen trust, communication, and safety....
Al Ain Court Slaps AED 344,338 Penalty on Firm Over Unpaid Commission
The Al Ain Civil, Commercial and Administrative Court has ordered a company to pay AED 344,338 to a former employee, ruling that his commission became....
PCG Dubai Advises Filipinos on Online Access to PSA Civil Registry Records
The Philippine Consulate General in Dubai has reminded overseas Filipinos in the UAE that essential civil registry documents issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)....
