Filipinos in the UAE begin voting in the country's upcoming midterm elections from today.
They can cast their votes for the next month at Philippine diplomatic missions across the emirates.
Registered voters are choosing senators, congressmen and local government officials.
The elections will be conducted in the Philippines on May 13 with the winners taking office on June 30.
Emirates suspends check-in travelling with onward connections through Dubai
Emirates said on Friday it is suspending check-in for all customers in its network travelling with onward connections through Dubai until 2359 GMT on April 19.
Dubai taxis operating as normal, but some routes still inaccessible
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that Dubai's taxis and public buses are operating as normal, after recent adverse weather conditions temporarily disrupted services.
DXB CEO refutes social media flood rumours: Airport 100% operational
Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports (DXB) says misinformation circulating on social media of the airport being flooded is "not the case" and the airport is 100% operational.
Three stations remain closed on Dubai Metro Red Line
Dubai Metro services on the Red Line have resumed in both directions following disruptions caused by record rainfall earlier in the week.
