Law and Culture

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 medications despite being notified. ...

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...

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. Starting April 10,...

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 violation penalties may...

Update: As of April 1, 2018, Good Conduct Certificate is no longer necessary when applying for a job in the UAE. Good Conduct Certificate has become a requirement for those looking for work as an assurance for employers that job...

In an effort to make the United Arab Emirates one of the safest countries in the world, its government has decided that beginning February 4, 2018, applicants of work visas are required to furnish a 'certificate of good conduct.' In...

TAS’HEEL centers focus on providing services from the Ministry of Labour, through institutional partnership with the private sector, and in accordance with the standards of excellent government service. The system runs under the supervision of national cadres and management...

Consular and embassy officials in the United Arab Emirates have reminded Filipinos to legalize a union or face jail terms when caught engaging in sexual activity outside marriage. The reminder comes as news about a Filipino couple appealing their sex...

While United Arab Emirates, under Sharia Law, prohibits the sale and consumption among its Muslim population, non-Muslim based workers in the United Arab Emirates are granted exemption and are allowed alcohol consumption provided that they follow certain guidelines. Except in...

Foreigners, including Filipinos, who have been deported from any member of the Gulf Cooperation Council will not be allowed to enter any other country within the bloc, the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration said. The Ministry of Interior of Qatar has...