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.
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....
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)....
United for the Community: Filipino Groups Line Up Major Events Across the UAE in 2026
The Filipino community in the UAE is gearing up for a busy and meaningful 2026, as the Filipino Social Club (FILSOC) finalizes a packed calendar....
PHILIPPINES: Tawi-Tawi LGU Assists 1,000 Families Displaced by Bongao Fire
PHILIPPINES: The local government of Bongao has mobilized relief and coordination efforts to assist around 1,000 families displaced by a massive fire that hit a....
DMW Unveils 2026 Game Plan for Philippines’ ASEAN Chairship
The Department of Migrant Workers has outlined its priorities and planned deliverables for the Philippines’ ASEAN Chairship in 2026, placing migrant worker protection and rights....
MoHRE Warns Public of Fake Emails Using Ministry Name
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has issued a public warning about fraudulent emails impersonating the ministry, cautioning residents and workers in the UAE....
UAE Central Bank Pilots Facial and Palm Biometric Payments in Regional First
The Central Bank of the UAE has begun testing the Middle East’s first facial and palm biometric payment system, allowing users to approve payments without....
UAE Launches Anonymous Reporting Service for Security Concerns
The UAE State Security Department has launched a new public reporting service that allows citizens and residents to confidentially report security-related concerns, reinforcing the message....
