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 Pays AED 650M+ to Workers as Protection Coverage Hits 99%
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MoHRE) has announced major gains in its social security and labor protection systems in 2025, with more than....
PH Flag Carrier Ranks 4th in Asia-Pacific for On-Time Flights
Philippine Airlines began 2026 with a strong punctuality record, ranking among the most on-time carriers in the Asia-Pacific region, according to the latest monthly report....
RTA Opens Al Rowaiyah Street, Cuts Travel Time by 60%
Dubai motorists now have a faster route linking two of the city’s major highways, after the Roads and Transport Authority opened the new 3.5 kilometre....
Former PH President Duterte Waives Right to Attend ICC Hearing, Cites Health and Sovereignty
PHILIPPINES: Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has formally waived his right to attend the upcoming confirmation of charges hearing at the International Criminal Court (ICC)....
SBN 1493 Seeks Stronger Rights for BPO Workers
A proposed law in the Senate seeks to strengthen job security, wages, and health protections for workers in the business process outsourcing sector. Senate Bill....
Viral 4PH Model Unit Photos Stir Debate Online
New photos of a fully furnished model unit under the Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino Program (4PH) are circulating widely online this week, drawing mixed....
VP Sara Duterte Announces 2028 Presidential Bid
PHILIPPINES: Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday formally declared that she will run for president in the 2028 national elections, marking the start of what....
Sandro Marcos Pushes Free Electricity Bill for Low-Use Homes
PHILIPPINES: House Majority Leader Ferdinand Alexander Marcos is pushing a proposal that would grant free electricity to low-consumption households, shifting the burden of subsidies from....
German National Arrested at NAIA with PhP 55.3M Drugs Hidden in Bibles
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Authorities at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA) have intercepted a significant haul of illegal drugs, arresting a German passenger who attempted....
Toddler Dies in Tragic Sharjah Accident During Family Visit
SHARJAH – A family reunion for an Indian expatriate in the UAE has turned to heartbreak after his visiting toddler son died in a car....
