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An evaluation will be conducted for Filipinos in the United Arab Emirates seeking to be repatriated back to the Philippines. A guideline set by the Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi helps overseas Filipino workers who lost their jobs due…

Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have warned of stiff penalties, including a jail term of up to 25 years and a fine of Dh500,000 for anyone caught misusing or insulting the UAE flag in any way. In a recent Twitter update, the UAE…

Filipino workers based in the United Arab Emirates must now have at least AED10,000 monthly salary to be eligible to secure a supporting document for relatives and families who wish to visit them in the Emirate. The new policy on the…

May has been a deadly month among Filipino victims of the coronavirus pandemic. According to Consul General Paul Raymund Cortes, from 17 in the first week, the number of fatalities has spiked to 48 by May 21. Dubai authorities try to…

Overseas Filipino workers who are under a 'no work no pay' job arrangement are eligible to receive financial assistance from the Department of Labor and Employment, the Philippine Overseas Labor Office – Dubai (POLO-Dubai) announced in an…

Both residents and visitors who disobey strict regulations imposed by the United Arab Emirates will face fines of up to AED50,000. AED50,000 fine for patients who refuse the compulsory hospitalization or continue to ingest prescribed…

All flights to the UAE are now suspended until further notice. Entry restrictions Only the following passengers are permitted to enter the United Arab Emirates (UAE): UAE citizens First degree relatives of UAE nationals…

Online scam has become more prevalent and sophisticated, and authorities in the United Arab Emirates are aware of these sneaky moves fraudsters employ. More than just women getting scammed by folks who pretend to be their knight in shining…

You may look good on those selfies you took on your mobile phone. But unless you are alone or pose with friends who consciously want to be in that snapshot, you could be in trouble if the photo was taken in the United Arab Emirates. The…

Whether taking on partitioned rooms, shared beds or even sleeping at the couch, it is expected that Filipinos taking their chances for employment in the United Arab Emirates will have to do with what type of accommodation is available.…