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: 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 …
Saudi authorities have arrested a Filipino domestic worker in Medina for allegedly stabbing a child to death inside a residence. The incident was confirmed by the Saudi Public Security Directorate through a statement on their …
PHILIPPINES: A 27-year-old Overseas Filipino Worker in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia was found dead with multiple stab wounds, with authorities now identifying a suspect in the case, according to a video featured on Raffy Tulfo in …
In a recent news release from the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) dated March 13, 2026, it was announced that 469 Filipinos from the UAE are set to return home to the Philippines. This repatriation …
The UAE Attorney-General, Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, has officially ordered the arrest of 10 people of various nationalities. Authorities referred these suspects to an urgent trial for posting misleading and entirely fabricated video clips …
If you live and work in the UAE, you must be careful about what you record and share on social media and online. Recently, the Abu Dhabi Police arrested 45 people of various nationalities for …
For Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) based in the Middle East, please see the guidelines below how you can request for emergency repatriation assistance and/or if you’re in a crisis abroad and you wish to go …
The Philippine government, through the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), successfully assisted hundreds of stranded and repatriated Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their families returning from affected areas in the Middle East. Following a directive …
PHILIPPINES: Twenty four overseas Filipino workers have begun their journey home after the Republic of Singapore Air Force helped fly them out of Jeddah amid ongoing regional disruptions in the Middle East, the PNA reported. …