Award-Winning Actress Ruby Ruiz Stranded at Dubai Airport — War in the Middle East Hits Close to Home for Pinoy Celebs Too
Award-winning actress Ruby Ruiz found herself stranded at the Dubai International Airport on Saturday, February 28, after flights were grounded due to the escalating military conflict in the Middle East. She's the latest Filipino celebrity — after Anne Curtis — to be personally affected by the US-Israel strikes on Iran.
Ruiz shared updates on her Instagram, letting fans and loved ones know she was safe. Though stranded initially, she and her companions were able to secure a hotel in Dubai while waiting for flights to resume. Many international flights out of Dubai were canceled as Iran retaliated with missile strikes that damaged infrastructure across the UAE, including at Abu Dhabi's airport.
The veteran actress, known for powerful performances in films like 'Anak,' 'Thy Womb,' and countless dramatic roles that have earned her multiple awards, was reportedly in the region for personal travel when the conflict erupted. Her stranding highlights how the Middle East chaos is affecting not just OFWs but all Filipinos with connections to the region.
Philippine authorities and embassy officials continue to monitor the situation, working to ensure the safe repatriation of stranded Filipinos in Dubai and across the Gulf. The Department of Migrant Workers has activated its hotlines and coordination centers for those needing assistance.
Ruby Ruiz joins a growing list of Filipinos caught in the crossfire of disrupted travel — from Anne Curtis whose Milan-to-Dubai flight turned back mid-air with fighter jets flying alongside, to thousands of OFWs sheltering in place across multiple Gulf countries. The human cost of the conflict extends far beyond the battlefield.
Source: Abante TNT
