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The Filipino community in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) faces a variety of issues, some of which are common to all migrant workers and...

Original Documents Required for UAE Residence Visa Applications

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

AED 10,000 Salary Now Requirement for OFWs to Support Visitors to UAE

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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...

10 Common Causes of Death in UAE

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The most common causes of death in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are related to cardiovascular disease, cancer, and road accidents. According to the...

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'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...

Understanding Living Together in Dubai

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No matter how weird or politically incorrect they appear according to our personal views, laws exist to be implemented and it is our obligation...

Viewing Through Partitions of Dubai Shared Apartments

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Flat sharing, otherwise known as boarding house/room sharing in the Philippines, is not a new thing for Filipinos. So when I first arrived in...

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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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...
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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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