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.
Abu Dhabi schools have tightened food rules for 2026, banning items considered “nutritionally empty” and high in sugar, salt, fat, and additives. The new restrictions are aimed at creating a healthier school environment and shaping …
The Department of Migrant Workers has warned Filipino seafarers against joining so called “shadow fleet” vessels that lack proper registration, clear ownership, and legal protection for crew members. In an advisory released this week, Migrant …
The House of Representatives is pushing to abolish the country’s travel tax, with lawmakers arguing that doing so could generate up to ₱22 billion in additional annual revenue. Romero ‘Miro’ Quimbo said the government may …
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration and the Department of Migrant Workers formally opened a new Seafarers’ Welfare Center at Monarch Parksuites in Parañaque City, creating a dedicated service hub for Filipino seafarers and their families. …
The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department has begun rolling out facial recognition technology for notary transactions, becoming the first judicial authority in the region to use the system as an alternative to digital signatures. The move …
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 AED650 million paid out to workers through protection and unemployment …
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 from aviation analytics firm Cirium. In Cirium’s January On-Time Performance …
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 Al Rowaiyah Street corridor this week. The new road directly …
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) in The Hague. In a signed letter submitted by his …
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 No. 1493, also known as the BPO Workers’ Welfare and …