Living in UAE
OFW Safety Guide and Crisis Preparation for Filipinos Abroad
Recent attacks on Iran have heightened fears for OFWs in the Middle East, but a timeless safety playbook can protect Filipino workers abroad for years to come. This comprehensive...
Living in UAE
How Filipinos Can Adapt to UAE Weather
Summary
The UAE has extreme temperatures, especially from May to September, and adapting quickly is essential for comfort, safety, and productivity.
Filipinos must learn...
Living in UAE
5 Tips to Survive Sharing a UAE Apartment
Summary
Shared housing helps Filipinos save money, but it requires awareness of UAE rental rules.
Always verify legality: NOC, Ejari, and co-occupant registration.
Clear...
Living in UAE
6 Ways to Make the Most of Your Time in UAE
Many foreign workers, including overseas Filipino workers, stay in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) temporarily. Except for programs like the Golden Card which offers...
Living in UAE
10 Common Causes of Death in UAE
The most common causes of death in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are related to cardiovascular disease, cancer, and road accidents. According to the...
Living in UAE
Viewing Through Partitions of Dubai Shared Apartments
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...
Living in UAE
5 Steps for Filipino Repatriation Applicants From UAE
An evaluation will be conducted for Filipinos in the United Arab Emirates seeking to be repatriated back to the Philippines.
A guideline set by the...
Living in UAE
AED 10,000 Salary Now Requirement for OFWs to Support Visitors to UAE
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...
Living in UAE
OFWs Under ‘No Work No Pay’ Scheme Eligible for DOLE P10K Cash Assistance
Overseas Filipino workers who are under a 'no work no pay' job arrangement are eligible to receive financial assistance from the Department of Labor...
Living in UAE
5 Important Things Dubai Residents Shouldn’t Do To Avoid Online Scams
An online scam has become more prevalent and sophisticated, and authorities in the United Arab Emirates are aware of these sneaky moves fraudsters employ....
Living in UAE
UAE Expats: Why You Should Check Who Is In Your Selfie Before Posting Photo Online
You may look good on those selfies you took on your mobile phone. But unless you are alone or pose with friends who consciously...