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 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 Al Ain Civil, Commercial and Administrative Court has ordered a company to pay AED 344,338 to a former employee, ruling that his commission became payable once a major project was secured, even though the …
The Philippine Consulate General in Dubai has reminded overseas Filipinos in the UAE that essential civil registry documents issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) remain accessible online through authorized government platforms. In a recent …
The Filipino community in the UAE is gearing up for a busy and meaningful 2026, as the Filipino Social Club (FILSOC) finalizes a packed calendar of community-led events aimed at bringing kabayans closer together. During …
PHILIPPINES: The local government of Bongao has mobilized relief and coordination efforts to assist around 1,000 families displaced by a massive fire that hit a coastal barangay late Tuesday night, February 3, 2026, the PNA …
The Department of Migrant Workers has outlined its priorities and planned deliverables for the Philippines’ ASEAN Chairship in 2026, placing migrant worker protection and rights at the center of the regional agenda. In an advisory …
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has issued a public warning about fraudulent emails impersonating the ministry, cautioning residents and workers in the UAE to stay alert against messages designed to steal personal and …
The Central Bank of the UAE has begun testing the Middle East’s first facial and palm biometric payment system, allowing users to approve payments without using bank cards or mobile phones. The pilot, announced on …
The UAE State Security Department has launched a new public reporting service that allows citizens and residents to confidentially report security-related concerns, reinforcing the message that national safety is a shared responsibility. The initiative was …
More Filipinos are now looking beyond short-term travel or work visas when expanding overseas. One option gaining attention is the Dubai Golden Visa, a long-term residency program offered by the United Arab Emirates. New services …