PH Embassy, Consulate, and MWO in UAE announce holiday closures in April
The Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi, the Philippine Consulate General, and the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) in Dubai have announced their closure in observance of upcoming Philippine holidays this April.
In separate statements, the Philippine missions said they will close on April 9, 2025, in observance of the Day of Valor (Araw ng Kagitingan), and on April 17 and 18, 2025, for Maundy Thursday and Good Friday, respectively.
During this period, the online voting kiosk for eligible voters will remain operational.
For immediate concerns during the said dates, the public can reach out to the Embassy in Abu Dhabi via email at [email protected] or by SMS, call, or WhatsApp at the following numbers: Assistance-to-Nationals: +971 504438003
Consular and other concerns: +971 508137836
In Dubai, individuals may reach out for assistance through the following contacts: For consular matters: +971 4 220 7100
For Assistance-to-Nationals: +971 56 501 5756
For contract verification or assistance to OFWs at MWO-Dubai: +971 50 652 6626 or +971 56 353 5558
For workers impacted by the holiday closures, the MWO-Dubai has set specific schedules for contract verification.
Workers with confirmed flights on April 9 and 10, 2025, should visit the MWO-Dubai on April 7 and 8, 2025, between 7:30 AM and 3:00 PM.
Those with confirmed flights between April 17 and 21, 2025, are advised to visit from April 14 to 16, 2025, during the same hours.
Workers unable to have their documents verified prior to their flights are allowed to have an authorized representative visit the MWO-Dubai five days before their flight back to the UAE or three days before their OEC appointment in the Philippines.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Khaleej Times
3 hours ago
- Khaleej Times
'No one wants war': Indian, Pakistani expats in UAE stay up all night as tensions escalate
Mansoor Khan, a Pakistani expat from Mirpur in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, spent the night on his phone, his eyes glued to the news and his ears listening for calls from relatives in his hometown and other places. 'I couldn't sleep. I was looking through news websites and videos every few minutes just to see if my family was okay. We live in a peaceful area, but when missiles are flying, nothing feels safe,' he said. Mansoor works in a car rental company in Dubai and has lived in the UAE for eight years — but his heart is back home. As soon as he heard that India had fired missiles and Pakistan had responded with airstrikes, he went into panic mode. 'I am not interested in politics or who is right or wrong. I just want everyone to be safe. I want my Indian friends to be safe too. War benefits no one.' India attacked nine sites in Pakistan and Pakistani Kashmir on Wednesday, targeting 'terrorist infrastructure'. At time of publishing, eight civilians — including at least one child — were killed in the strikes, while 35 were reported injured. Pakistan has called the attack an 'act of war' and promised it won't 'take long to settle the score'. The strikes come as India blamed its neighbour for the violence in Pahalgam last month in which 26 tourists were killed. Pakistan has denied responsibility. News of military strikes between India and Pakistan started circulating early on Wednesday morning. By 1am, social media was flooded with photos, updates, and messages of concern. Many expats from both sides of the border stayed up all night, texting family and friends or just scrolling. Several flights from Pakistan to Dubai were either cancelled or delayed for hours on Tuesday, increasing the sense of anxiety that expat communities in the UAE were feeling. Rameela Ahmed, a Pakistani mother of two who lives in Sharjah, said she was crying herself to sleep. 'We had our dinner and family time and slept around 10.30pm. When my husband got up to drink water, he saw a notification on a news app of a military strike between the two countries. I just kept checking on my parents in Lahore. We have seen this kind of thing before, but now I have kids, and the fear hits differently,' she said. 'Even my Indian neighbour came over to check in on us. We were both shaken,' she added. Fears of war The fear of an all-out war is what's making many people from both sides of the border nervous. Amardeep Singh, a finance professional from Amritsar, said he stayed up till dawn. 'I was supposed to sleep early because I have a meeting today, but how can I? We don't know what's going to happen next,' he said. The Indian expat has been working in Dubai for over 12 years. He believes that dialogue is the only way forward. 'We may have different governments, different histories, but people on both sides are the same. No one wants war. Everyone just wants peace, safety, and a normal life. I have many good Pakistani friends here and we all are praying that this stops soon.' Of all the expats Khaleej Times spoke to, the overwhelming sentiment was clear: neither side wanted conflict. 'We have lived as neighbours here in the UAE for decades,' said Singh. 'We celebrate Eid together, work in the same companies, and our kids go to school together. No one here wants war.'
The National
20 hours ago
- The National
President Sheikh Mohamed hosts Eid Al Adha reception
President Sheikh Mohamed at an Eid Al Adha reception at Mushrif Palace, with Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Ruler of Fujairah, Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Ruler of Umm Al Quwain, and Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Ruler of Ajman. All photos: Presidential Court
The National
20 hours ago
- The National
President Sheikh Mohamed hosts UAE Rulers at Eid Al Adha reception
President Sheikh Mohamed on Friday exchanged Eid Al Adha greetings with the Rulers of the emirates and other senior officials at a reception in Abu Dhabi. Sheikh Mohamed received Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai; Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah; Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Ruler of Ajman; Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Ruler of Fujairah; Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Ruler of Umm Al Quwain; and Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, at Mushrif Palace. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, also attended the event, along with Crown Princes, Deputy Rulers, ministers, sheikhs, senior officials, citizens, members of the diplomatic corps and state guests. The President shared his best wishes for the holiday with guests. There were also prayers for the continued peace and prosperity of the UAE and its people, state news agency Wam reported. UAE unites in celebration Sheikh Mohamed, in the presence of Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, also received greetings from Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence; Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah; Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman; Sheikh Rashid bin Saud Al Mualla, Crown Prince of Umm Al Quwain; Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah; and Sheikh Ahmed bin Saud Al Mualla, Deputy Ruler of Umm Al Quwain. Also present were Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region; Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed, Ruler's Representative in Al Ain Region; Sheikh Saif bin Mohammed; Sheikh Suroor bin Mohammed; Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Zayed Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation; Sheikh Saif bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior; Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed; Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs. Other senior officials at the event included Sheikh Omar bin Zayed, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation; Sheikh Khalid bin Zayed, Chairman of the Board of Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination; Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifa, Adviser to the UAE President; Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Martyrs' Families Affairs; Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs; Sheikh Zayed bin Mohamed; Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence; and Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad, Adviser to the UAE President. During the meeting, those in attendance expressed their shared commitment to securing a bright future for the people of the UAE and building on its achievements and global standing. Earlier, Sheikh Mohamed performed Eid Al Adha prayers at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, alongside sheikhs and senior officials. Dr Khalifa Al Dhaheri, chancellor of the Mohamed bin Zayed University for Humanities, delivered the sermon and said a spiritual and national value holds deep relevance during Eid.
