Publisher - Filipinos in UAE

His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the United Arab Emirates, as recently approved the Federal Law No. 10 of 2017. The law contains provisions on employment of domestic workers in the UAE, including…

Dubai, a name synonymous with modern life yet retains its Arabic identity. As a place that hosts millions of migrant workers, it sure has provided plenty of opportunities for many foreigners in the emirate. Every city has its beautiful…

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…

Based on experience, foreign workers who wish earn more income have limited options if they are not allowed to work part-time. It's because the condition of an employment contract often stipulates they are forbidden to take up another job.…

A number of Philippine missions are now requiring Filipinos to bring a copy of their birth certificates before proceeding to renew their passports or risk not getting processed at all. The new requirement applies to Filipino passport…

Just like their compatriots based elsewhere, Filipinos in the United Arab Emirates have their share of things that they struggle on, as a legal expert sheds light on them. Lawyer Barney Almazar, Gulf Law director and author of The…

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…

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 and bounced cheques, Labor Attache Ofelia Domingo of the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai. “There…

Dubbed as "bachelor eviction drive", authorities in Dubai have been cracking down against single, low-income workers residing in areas devoted for families. The Dubai Municipality implemented such measure as it believes overcrowding in…

As the US dollar strengthened following the US presidential elections, expatriates in the United Arab Emirates, particularly those from India and the Philippines have enjoyed the big windfall on their remittances. According to FX…