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.
The Department of Health has rolled out a new digital tool to help Filipinos find cheaper maintenance medicines, especially for chronic conditions like hypertension. Called Drug Price Watch, the feature is now available inside the …
Non-Muslim expatriates in the UAE now have clearer and more flexible options for registering wills, following recent federal and local legal reforms that strengthen estate planning rights and reduce reliance on Sharia-based inheritance rules. At …
On on February 10, Tuesday, Malacañang confirmed that the Department of Health is studying a proposal to extend zero balance billing to pay wards or shared rooms in DOH-run hospitals for direct contributors of Philippine …
As Valentine’s Day approaches, the Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi is backing a renewed push by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas to remind overseas Filipinos to stay cautious online, especially during a time when emotions …
A Filipino police officer has ranked first overall in a highly selective international police training program hosted by the UAE Ministry of Interior, marking a major professional milestone for the Philippine National Police on the …
A recent verdict by the Dubai traffic court serves as a stark reminder of the zero-tolerance policy regarding driving under the influence in the UAE. An Asian driver has been ordered to pay a significant …
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority has launched the TESDA Skills Passport, a mobile first super app designed to bring skills training, certification, and job matching into one digital platform for Filipinos. The app …
The University of the Philippines Open University allows eligible students to earn a college degree without paying tuition, but only under specific rules set by law and university policy. UPOU implements the Universal Access to …
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration has partnered with the Philippine Business Council–Dubai & Northern Emirates to allow OWWA members to access discounts at Filipino owned and Filipino linked businesses across Dubai and the Northern Emirates. …
The Department of Migrant Workers has flagged fraudulent online job offers as the most common entry point used by human trafficking syndicates, following the recent repatriation of 190 distressed Filipinos from Cambodia who were recruited …