The Migrant Workers Office (MWO) in Dubai has issued an updated advisory regarding its upcoming closure in observance of All Saints’ Day on Friday, November 1, 2024. The office closure aligns with an announcement from the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai and will impact services for certain workers needing document verification before their scheduled appointments or flights.
The MWO-Dubai advises affected workers to make necessary arrangements according to the updated schedule below:
- Workers with confirmed appointments on November 1, 2024: These individuals can visit MWO-Dubai from October 29-31, November 4-7 (7:30 AM to 2:30 PM), or on November 8 (7:30 AM to 11:00 AM) for assistance.
- Workers with confirmed flights between November 1-4, 2024: These individuals are advised to visit MWO-Dubai between October 29-31, 2024, from 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM.
- Workers with confirmed flights on or after November 4, 2024, without verified documents: Authorized representatives may visit MWO-Dubai on behalf of these workers five days before their flight back to the UAE or three days before their Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) appointment in the Philippines.
For emergencies, the MWO-Dubai has provided contact details for essential services, including:
- Accreditation / Job Orders / Hiring from the Philippines: +971 50 652 6626, email: accreditation.mwodubai@dmw.gov.ph
- Individual Contract Verification / OEC: +971 50 652 6626, email: verification_oec.mwodubai@dmw.gov.ph
- Assistance to Nationals: +971 56 353 5558, email: atm.mwodubai@dmw.gov.ph
- OWWA: +971 50 558 5536, email: dubai@owwa.gov.ph
- SSS: +971 56 212 3426, email: dubai@sss.gov.ph
- Pag-IBIG Fund: +971 56 728 5143, emails: popdubai@pagibigfund.gov.ph or vo_uaeandkuwait@pagibigfund.gov.ph
MWO-Dubai encourages workers to utilize the designated days to avoid delays and ensure timely processing of their documents.
