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.
UAE Confirms Eid Al Fitr 2026 Long Weekend
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....
DMW, TESDA Launch Major Upskilling Push for OFWs
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....
Walking Alone at Night? 99% in UAE Say They Feel Safe and Secure
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....
Commission on Filipinos Overseas Warns OFW Parents to Enroll their Children Abroad in Accredited Schools
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....
UAE Finalizes 2026 to 2029 School Schedule
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....
OFW Bound for Singapore Arrested at PH Airport for Being Illegally Married
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....
Dubai Police Arrest Beggar Found with AED 20,000 in Possession
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....
MWO Dubai Releases PH Driver’s Licenses Processed During OFW Caravan
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,....
OFWs in Middle East Can Take PH Board Exams This May 2026
Overseas Filipino professionals in the Middle East can take their Philippine board exams this May without flying home, after the Professional Regulation Commission announced the....
Filipina Nearly Barred From US Over Passport Souvenir Stamps
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....
