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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.
Commission on Filipinos Overseas Reviews Inheritance Laws to Protect OFW Assets
The Commission on Filipinos Overseas has begun a comprehensive review of the country’s inheritance and property laws to better protect the rights of Filipinos living....
DMW Rolls Out 2026 Reform Agenda to Cut Queues, Strengthen OFW Protection
The Department of Migrant Workers is moving ahead with a major reform push for 2026, focusing on digital services, stronger regional enforcement, and standardized operations....
Meet Dubai’s New PH Consul General: Enciso Focuses on Digital Services, Stronger OFW Ties
In his first press engagement in Dubai, Ambrosio Brian F. Enciso III laid out a three-fold agenda focused on faster consular services, deeper Filipino community....
Marcos Approves 21 Priority Bills: What OFWs Should Know
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has approved 21 priority measures for fast-tracked passage under the Legislative Executive Development Advisory Council, but several proposals carry important....
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[VIDEO] Filipina OFW Assaulted in Singapore Mall, Officials Confirm Assistance
A Filipina overseas worker was repeatedly kicked by a foreign man inside a shopping mall in Singapore, according to a report aired on GMA Integrated....
UAE Announces Ramadan 2026 Working Hours for Public Sector
During Ramadan 2026, all ministries and federal government offices in the UAE will operate from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday to Thursday, and from....
SEC Warns Against Illegal Online Lending Apps Still Active on App Stores
Securities and Exchange Commission has issued a fresh warning to the public about unauthorized online lending platforms that continue to operate in the Philippines, despite....
Philippines Takes Chair of Abu Dhabi Dialogue for 2026–2027
The Department of Migrant Workers announced that the Philippines has formally assumed the chairmanship of the Abu Dhabi Dialogue for the 2026–2027 term, marking the....
DMW Sets Six-Year Gender Agenda to Boost Protection for OFWs
Department of Migrant Workers has moved forward with a new six-year Gender and Development (GAD) Agenda aimed at strengthening protection and support for overseas Filipino....
Abu Dhabi Expands Barbecue-Ready Parks for Family Weekend Cookouts
Abu Dhabi City Municipality is expanding and reinforcing designated barbecue areas across public parks, giving families and outdoor enthusiasts more safe and well-equipped spaces to....
