Amid ongoing regional tensions in the Middle East, Filipinos living and working in the region are advised to stay connected with their nearest Philippine embassies and consulates. Dedicated hotlines are available to provide support for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and other nationals, including emergency assistance, welfare services, and guidance on safe repatriation. Below is a list of contact numbers for Philippine posts across the Middle East shared by the Department of Foreign Affairs.
UAE Abu Dhabi Assistance-to-Nationals (For OFWs): +971 56 270 9157 +971 54 725 8482 Assistance-to-Nationals (For Non-OFWs): +971 50 443 8003 Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) Services: +971 54 557 2121 Dubai and Northern Emirates Assistance-to-Nationals (For OFWs): +971 56 353 5558 Assistance-to-Nationals (For Non-OFWs): +971 56 501 5756 Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) Services: +971 50 558 5536
Saudi Arabia Riyadh Assistance-to-Nationals (For OFWs): +966 56 989 3301 Migrant Workers Office – Riyadh: +966 50 285 0944 Eastern Region Migrant Workers Office – Eastern Region: +966 56 232 9926 Jeddah / Western Region Migrant Workers Office – Jeddah: +966 56 981 9720 Jeddah PCG Assistance-to-Nationals Hotline: +966 55 521 9613
Qatar Migrant Workers Office Assistance-to-Nationals Hotline: +974 5118 4242 +974 3318 2459
Bahrain Consular: +973 3995 3235 Migrant Workers Office / Assistance-to-Nationals: +973 3303 5600 OWWA: +973 3725 8755 +973 6670 5058
