It seems most Filipino expats in the UAE have supported pro-Rodrigo Duterte candidates in the country's midterm elections.
Partial and unofficial results suggest politicians backed by the President are set to take over control of the Senate.
The midterm election is seen as a referendum on his administration.
Filipino expats in the UAE had a month to have their say as overseas absentee voters, with Monday being the last day to cast their vote.
Road closures announced for Dubai Run
Road closures will be in place on Sunday, November 24, to make way for the Dubai Run, as part of the Dubai Fitness Challenge.
Dubai Airports welcomes travellers with special stamp
In a heartfelt tribute to the UAE's Founding Fathers, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Dubai Airports and the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) are welcoming travellers with a special stamp featuring the 'Zayed and Rashid' logo.
UAE steps up support for Sudanese refugees in Uganda
The UAE has provided 30,000 relief food packages to Sudanese refugees at the Kiryandongo Refugee Camp in Uganda.
Al Ain to host 53rd Eid Al Etihad official ceremony
The Organising Committee for the 53rd Eid Al Etihad Celebration has announced that this year’s official ceremony will take place in Al Ain.
