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.
PHILIPPINES: Hundreds of Overseas Filipino Workers are returning home this week, not for vacation, but to escape rising tensions in the Middle East. ContentsOFWs Head Home Amid Growing UncertaintyA Difficult Choice for Many WorkersOver 1,300 …
PHILIPPINES: Filipinos who need documents for work or study abroad can now skip long lines, as the government launches a fully digital Apostille system for key records. The Department of Foreign Affairs announced that PSA …
DUBAI: Beachgoers in Dubai may soon feel safer in the water, as Dubai Municipality rolls out a new AI-powered rescue system designed to respond faster during emergencies. The initiative combines aquatic rescue robots and aerial …
Voluntary repatriation happens when individuals willingly return to their home country, often with support from our Philippine government agencies. Under Republic Act 8042 and its amendment RA 10022, repatriation refers to the return of a …
PHILIPPINES: Malacañang has defended President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s absence from the airport welcome for Filipinos returning from the Middle East, saying government agencies have been tasked to assist repatriates arriving in the country. The …
Philippines: One of the Filipino repatriates who recently returned from the Middle East arrived in the Philippines on a stretcher after suffering a stroke that left him paralyzed, according to the Department of Migrant Workers …
Dubai: The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has commended the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) in Dubai for its round the clock service in assisting overseas Filipino workers during the ongoing Middle East crisis. Also read: Are …
March 16, 2026 – The UAE air defenses successfully intercepted and dealt with 6 ballistic missiles and 21 drones launched from Iran, showcasing the nation’s robust defense systems and commitment to safeguarding its sovereignty. This …
UAE: Filipino workers in the UAE who may need to return home have been advised to ensure they are “repat-ready” by preparing key travel documents and requirements in advance, according to the Migrant Workers Office …
The Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General in Dubai are closely watching reports regarding Filipino nationals. Authorities reportedly arrested these individuals for posting and sharing videos related to recent attacks and air …