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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.
UAE Pushes ‘Zero Bureaucracy’ to Make Government Services Faster and Easier
The United Arab Emirates government is moving quickly to eliminate red tape and make public services simpler and faster for residents, workers, and businesses. The....
LTO Covers Medical Exam and Courier Fees for OFW Driver’s License Renewals
OFWs renewing their Philippine driver’s licenses can now do so without paying for the medical check-up or courier delivery, following a policy update from the....
UAE Worker Wins AED 113,611 in Unpaid Dues After 21 Years of Service
ABU DHABI, UAE – An employee who dedicated over two decades to a company has been awarded more than Dh113,000 in compensation by the Abu....
Philippine Mayor Survives RPG Ambush; Suspects Killed in Police Operation
Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao del Sur, PHILIPPINES – In a dramatic incident early Sunday morning, Mayor Akmad “Mitra” Ampatuan survived a violent ambush when unknown assailants....
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....
