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Just like their compatriots based elsewhere, Filipinos in the United Arab Emirates have their share of things that they struggle on, as a legal...

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The Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi has issued an advisory regarding the issuance of passport extension. Such extensions can only be allowed under the following...

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It appears that the United Arab Emirates is the happiest place to be in the Middle East. It is, as far as the latest annual...

7% of Jailed Filipinos in UAE Due to Debt

Fifteen of the 205 of 7% of total number of Filipinos currently in Dubai and Ajman prisons are due to non-payment of personal loans...

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At some point, passports of Filipino workers based in the United Arab Emirates will expire, thereby curtailing their freedom to travel overseas. Needless to...

How to Avoid 6-Month Labor Ban in UAE

Employees who break their contracts before their two year expiry will be penalized with a six month labor ban. However, employees on the ban...

Courier Service for Philippine Passport Extension and Notarial Services in UAE

According to the Consulate General of the Republic of the Philippines in United Arab Emirates (UAE), all notarial documents shall be processed through a...

Which Emirate is Best for Domestic Workers, Retail Staff, and Skilled Workers in the UAE?

The United Arab Emirates is composed of seven emirates: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah. Each emirate operates under the federal government but has a degree of autonomy in labor and business regulation. When considering a move to the UAE for work, especially in sectors such as domestic work, retail, and skilled trades,...

Which Emirate is Best for Domestic Workers, Retail Staff, and Skilled Workers in the UAE?

The United Arab Emirates is composed of seven emirates: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah. Each emirate...

Tips to Survive and Thrive in a Shared Dubai Rooms

Living in Dubai can be exciting, but also expensive. This is especially true for Filipino expats and other migrant workers trying to make ends...

Where to Find Filipinos in Dubai

Among the largest and most significant expatriate communities in Dubai is the Filipino community. Approximately 700,000 Filipinos live and work in the UAE, with...

Which Emirate is Best for Domestic Workers, Retail Staff, and Skilled Workers in the UAE?

The United Arab Emirates is composed of seven emirates: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah. Each emirate operates under the federal government but has a degree of autonomy in labor and business regulation. When considering a move to the UAE for work, especially in sectors such as domestic work, retail, and skilled trades,...

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