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Dirham gains against INR, PKR and PHP. Remit now?

Quick look at current exchange rates - as of September 2 - against the UAE dirham

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Planning on remitting Indian rupee, Pakistan rupee or Philippine peso? Here’s how you can take advantage of remittance-beneficial rates and when.

Can Alex Eala become No 2 highest-paid athlete by 2027?

Filipina is attracting packed crowds, major sponsorship deals and unprecedented attention

Alexandra Eala of the Philippines holds the Championship Trophy after winning the women's singles championship match against Jessica Pegula of the United States on the final day of the Mubadala DC Open 2026 at William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center on August 3, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Why flooding keeps worsening across the Philippines

Palace points to long-term planning gaps as storms expose fragile systems

A drone view shows homes inundated by high tide and flooding in Calumpit, Bulacan, Philippines

Filipina who won Dh5m UAE Lottery reveals first wish

She came to UAE 13 years ago to fund sister’s education; win will help educate her kids

Zenn Ariane Garceles

Philippines shares disaster response lessons in Dubai

Philippines said trusting people closest to a crisis can help communities respond faster

22nd edition of the Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development Conference & Exhibition

Alex Eala is my US Open pick: Tim Henman

Filipino star will begin her campaign in New York against Mary Stoiana in the first round

Alexandra Eala of the Philippines celebrates after winning a women's singles match against Naomi Osaka of Japan on day six of the Mubadala DC Open 2026 at William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center on August 01, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Filipino expat for 17 years win Dh25,000 Big Ticket

Indian expat nurse from Kerala and two Bangladeshi expats also win in weekly E-draw

Jay Michael Peralta Gines

Filipina expat reveals how she won Dh5m UAE Lottery

'My life in UAE has been amazing,' says former dental assistant as she reveals her plans

Zenn Ariane Garceles

Alex Eala gets mural at iconic Manila basketball court

Artwork unveiled after 21-year-old reached a career-high No. 18 in the WTA rankings

Alex Eala

Greg Rusedski backs Alex Eala to make deep US Open run

Filipino tennis star projected to be No. 17 seed at this year’s US Open

Alexandra Eala of the Philippines serves during a match against Amanda Anisimova of the United States on day seven of the Cincinnati Open at Lindner Family Tennis Center on August 17, 2026 in Mason, Ohio.

Alex Eala climbs to career-high No. 18 ahead of US Open

Eala’s rise comes after an impressive North American hard-court swing

Alexandra Eala of the Philippines returns a shot to Elena-Gabriela Ruse of Romania during day 5 of the Cincinnati Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center on August 15, 2026 in Mason, Ohio.

Philippine Airlines announces week-long seat sale

Special fares, added savings, and instalment options for eligible domestic bookings

Philippine Airlines is bringing back its Ultimate Seat Sale for one week, with more in store beyond discounted fares

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