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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.
DMW, CFO Partner to Improve Services for Filipinos Abroad
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....
Sharjah Opens 1,325 Capacity Al Nasr Mosque During Holy Month
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....
Sharjah Tightens Road Rules, Fines Reach AED 3,000
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....
DMW Partners with Global Group to Fight OFW Scams
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....
What Abu Dhabi’s Healthy Living Plan Means for Residents
Abu Dhabi has launched 25 strategic initiatives under its Healthy Living Strategy, a government-led effort aimed at preventing chronic diseases and making healthier choices easier....
Abu Dhabi Schools Ban Fried Chicken, Hotdogs in 2026 for Healthier Lunches
Abu Dhabi schools have tightened food rules for 2026, banning items considered “nutritionally empty” and high in sugar, salt, fat, and additives. The new restrictions....
DMW to Seafarers: Do Not Accept Jobs on Shadow Fleet Vessels
The Department of Migrant Workers has warned Filipino seafarers against joining so called “shadow fleet” vessels that lack proper registration, clear ownership, and legal protection....
Philippine Official Claims Scrapping Travel Tax Could Add ₱22B Revenue
The House of Representatives is pushing to abolish the country’s travel tax, with lawmakers arguing that doing so could generate up to ₱22 billion in....
New OWWA Center Offers Medical Aid, Services for Filipino Seafarers
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration and the Department of Migrant Workers formally opened a new Seafarers’ Welfare Center at Monarch Parksuites in Parañaque City, creating....
Abu Dhabi Launches Facial Recognition for Notary Services
The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department has begun rolling out facial recognition technology for notary transactions, becoming the first judicial authority in the region to use....
