11 Common Mistakes New Expats Make in Dubai
Relocating in Dubai to start a new job and a new phase of life is an exciting prospect.Moving to Dubai, or any other city in the United Arab Emirates can be a daunting place to some expats relocating for new career life. Expat life in Dubai…
UAE Amnesty 2018: What You Need To Know
The United Arab Emirates has offered amnesty for foreigners who have violated its residency laws. It includes those who entered the UAE illegally, overstaying their visa conditions or absconding from their employers. Here's what you need to…
6 OFW Myths Busted: Expectation vs Reality on Life in Dubai
You may read plenty of harrowing stories of hardships, abuse and uncertainties that come with being an overseas Filipino worker. But since overseas jobs often pay more than those back home, Filipinos will keep striving to land a job in…
Dubai OFW Who Lost Life Savings to Gambling Pens Open Letter To All
Gambling has ruined lives and relationships of many. Noel, a former OFW working as sales supervisor in Dubai shared his story to all through The Filipino Times, hoping that his experience will be a reminder of the perils of gambling vice…
9 Offenses That Could Get You Fired From Your Job in UAE
Under Labor Law of the United Arab Emirates, certain behavior of an employee can be grounds of outright termination from job. Specifically under Article 120 of Labor Law, an employer may dismiss an employee without prior notice under any of…
AED500,000 Fine, Prison For Filming People in UAE
If you plan to take a photo of anyone without prior permission or record a video footage of someone for documentary or other purposes, be aware that in the United Arab Emirates, it can be treated as invasion of privacy and can lead to…
Don’t Send Money Remittance Through These UAE Currency Exchange Shops
For failure to regularize their status during a specified grace period, licenses of seven currency exchange houses in the United Arab Emirates were downgraded by the UAE Central Bank Monday, reported Khaleej Times.
The seven companies…
New Rule on Passport Renewal at Philippine Consulate in Dubai
The Philippine Consulate General in Dubai has implemented a new rule regarding the renewal of Philippine passports.
In a memo posted in the Consulate's website, it said that no walk-in applications will be accepted for passport renewals.…
9 Things To Know About Working Part-Time in UAE
The United Arab Emirates government has now allowed companies to hire employees from both inside and outside the country on part-time contracts.
For both employers and employees interested to take advantage of this new mandate, here's what…
138 UAE Traffic Violations & Penalties
Road safety is of paramount importance in the United Arab Emirates and everywhere.
To deter actions that put lives of people on the road at risk, a defined list of infractions along with their corresponding penalties.
These road…
