How to Renew Your Passport in UAE

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

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,...

Cohabitation Laws for Unmarried Couples in Dubai

Dubai’s laws regarding unmarried couples living together have changed significantly in recent years. As of 2020, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), including Dubai, has...

10 Emirati Dishes You Need to Try

'When in Rome, do as Romans do'. That saying applies for every other country people decide to live. Expats have hard time adjusting to the...

Balikbayan Box Companies Remind Senders About Banned Items

Representatives from cargo forwarding companies in the United Arab Emirates appealed to Filipino workers planning to send balikbayan box to be mindful of the...

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...

Original Documents Required for UAE Residence Visa Applications

Residence visa applications now require original documents as the General Director for Residence and Foreign Affairs (GDRFA) will no longer accept photo copies of...

UAE Labor Law: When Can An Employer Terminate Employee With No Prior Notice?

It is possible for an employer in the United Arab Emirates to terminate his or her employee with immediate effect. According to Article 120...

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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