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Worried Wife Seeks DFA Help As Husband Jailed in UAE

A wife of a Filipino worker jailed for abandoning his job in the United Arab Emirates is asking for help from the Department of...

Life in Jail for Two Pakistan Men Who Abducted, Molested Filipina Job Applicant

Two Pakistani men who was charged in court for kidnapping and molesting a Filipina after posing as prospective employers were sentenced to life imprisonment...

Why It’s Illegal to Carry Huge Sums of Money at Dubai’s Public Places

According to Dubai Police, it is illegal to carry cash or other expensive items valued at AED60,000 or above, a news report by Emirates247...

Filipinos Hit 10 Dirham Passport Appointment Fee at Philippine Consulate in Dubai

A number of Filipinos based in the United Arab Emirates are contesting the online passport appointment fee imposed by a private typing center at...

GDRFA Sets Up Domestic Help Department in UAE to Aid Distressed Helpers

General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) has introduced the Domestic Help Department (DHD) to assist distressed domestic helpers in Dubai. GDRFA Director Gen.,...

Becoming OFW in Dubai: Visit as Tourist vs Apply in a Job Agency?

For some Filipinos still hanging on to their jobs in the Philippines, it could have been impossible that they would never think of going...

How to Register Child at Philippine Consulate in Dubai

Law mandates that every newborn Filipino citizens overseas should be reported and registered at a nearby Philippine embassy or consulate in order to make all the...

Job Hunting in Dubai Without Prior Experience

Dubai offers numerous opportunities for job hunters who need more experience due to its rapidly growing economy and thriving job market. The city is...