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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.
Filipina OFW Arrested at NAIA with PHP43.4M Cocaine in Luggage
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – A 30-year-old overseas Filipino worker (OFW) was apprehended at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 on Thursday night, January 22,....
2 Passengers Bound for Taipei Offloaded After Making ‘Bomb Joke’ at NAIA Terminal 3
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Two passengers bound for Taipei were offloaded from their flight at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 after making a bomb....
DMW Shuts Down Illegal Recruitment Center in Manila, Philippines
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has successfully shut down an illegal recruitment training center in Manila, marking its first major crackdown....
Russian Vlogger Arrested for Threatening to Spread HIV in Philippines
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The Philippine Bureau of Immigration (BI) has arrested a 21-year-old Russian vlogger, Nikita Chekhov, for creating and sharing videos in which he....
Father Beats Daughter to Death for Failing to Count to 50
Faridabad, India – A tragic incident unfolded in Jharsentali village, Faridabad, where a four-year-old girl lost her life after allegedly being severely beaten by her....
UAE Citizens Can Now Renew Passports and Emirates ID in One Digital Process
UAE citizens renewing their passports will no longer need to complete a separate Emirates ID update, following a new service integration rolled out under the....
VFS Global Opens In-Person Contract Verification Centers for OFWs in UAE
Overseas Filipino Workers in the UAE can now complete contract verification in person, as VFS Global officially rolled out Contract Verification Centers (CVCs) in Dubai....
DMW Suspends Philippine Recruitment Agency Over Hiring Violations
PHILIPPINES: The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has taken decisive action against Alju International Manpower Services Inc., suspending its operations due to multiple violations of the....
DMW Launches Online Employment Contract Verification System (OECVS) for OFWs in Dubai
The Department of Migrant Workers has launched an online system that allows Overseas Filipino Workers in Dubai and the Northern Emirates to verify their employment....
PH Senate Bill Filed to Reimburse Passengers Offloaded After Immigration Delays
A new bill filed in the Senate of the Philippines seeks to reimburse airline passengers who miss their flights due to prolonged or unjustified immigration....
