Living in UAE

GCC Reentry Ban For OFWs Deported From Member States

Foreigners, including Filipinos, who have been deported from any member of the Gulf Cooperation Council will not be allowed to enter any other country...

Filipinos in UAE Urged to 'East Less Processed Food'

Filipinos based in the United Arab Emirates are advised to eat less processed food and make it a habit to exercise regularly as many...

UAE Happiest Country in the Arab World

It appears that the United Arab Emirates is the happiest place to be in the Middle East. It is, as far as the latest annual...

Passport Extension in UAE: Conditions and Requirements

The Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi has issued an advisory regarding the issuance of passport extension. Such extensions can only be allowed under the following...

How to Avoid 6-Month Labor Ban in UAE

Employees who break their contracts before their two year expiry will be penalized with a six month labor ban. However, employees on the ban...

Filipino Tenants in Dubai Cry Foul Over Racial Stereotypes

Some Filipinos have raised concerns against real estate agents who refuse to rent out apartment in certain Dubai buildings because of stereotypes about Filipinos,...

List of Prohibited Items Inside LBC Balikbayan Boxes

In case you are sending balikbayan boxes to the Philippines using LBC, be aware that there are prohibited items that must not be included. radioactive...

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...