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7-month Pregnant OFW in UAE with COVID-19 Dies of Complication; Gives Birth to Baby Girl
A seven-month pregnant overseas Filipino worker (OFW) in the...
Filipino Engineer in Dubai shares experience surviving COVID-19
A Facebook post from the Department of Health Philippines...
UAE Completes National Sterilization Programme, Lifts Movement Restriction
Following the successful completion of the National Sterilization Programme by the...
Indian Couple Stabbed to Death in Dubai Villa
An Indian couple were stabbed by an intruder in...
Returning Dubai Residents Must Use GDFRA’s New Online Application System
As Dubai starts to allow travel to and from the UAE,...
Badminton Group in Dubai Reaches Out to People in Need Amid Crisis
Over the past few months, a group of men...
Dubai to Welcome Returning Residents Starting June 22, Tourists Starting July 7
Starting today, June 22, foreign nationals holding a residency...
UAE’s New Travel Protocols to Take Effect Starting June 23
The UAE health authorities led by the Ministry of...
UAE LABOUR
Advice for Filipinos Looking for Jobs, Do Not Settle for Salary Less than your Basic Expenses
One of the best things about working in Dubai...
UAE LABOUR
How Much is the Salary of a Filipino Engineer in the UAE?
For many years now, the UAE has been among...
Unemployment, a Big Issue
See what has happened? Everything seemed normal at the...
15 Things You Should Know About UAE Employment Visa and Labour Fraud
For many Filipinos, working overseas is the greatest dream...
Important Documents You Need to Have to Work in UAE
Looking for work in UAE? You should know exactly...
Salary of an Office Worker in Dubai – from Assistant to Executive to Manager
One of the most common reasons why Filipinos go...
Planning to Work in the UAE on a Visit Visa? Think Again
You may have heard of a friend or a...
Your Employer Cannot Deduct Your Salary Unless You Sign This Contract
As part of the precautionary measures taken to contain...
10 Steps to Take When You Decide to Leave Dubai for Good
Whether you’ve been working in Dubai for a few...
Employers Should Allow Flexible Hours During Unstable Weather – MOHRE
Although we have official working hours and schedules in...
UAE Law to Protect Residents Struggling with Financial Debt
There's a new law passed by the UAE government...
10 Things to Know when Getting a Job in the UAE
There are things first-time visitors should know when coming to the...
Looking for a Job? Check Out UAE’s New Virtual Job Hunting Platform
Are you looking for a job in the UAE...
How to Obtain a COVID-19 Clearance Certificate Online to Enter UAE
For residents who wish to return/travel to the UAE,...
7 Sure Ways to Earn Money Online in the UAE
Everything you need to know about money-making online in...
Where to Find Volunteer Opportunities in Dubai? 20 Volunteering Organizations
A few years ago -- 2017 to be exact...
Is Dubai a Country or a City? Facts & Things to Know about this Emirate
Even in this day and age when almost anything...
Advice for Filipinos Looking for Jobs, Do Not Settle for Salary Less than your Basic Expenses
One of the best things about working in Dubai...
National Bank of Fujairah Credit Card Benefits in UAE Types and How to Apply
Known as one of the most well-respected corporate banks in the...
Is Dubai safe? UAE Safety for Travellers, Women, Expats, Workers
Everything you need to know about Dubai’s safety for...
Cost of Living in Dubai for a Family of 3 (Couple with Toddler)
Have you ever wondered how much it costs to...
List of Money Exchange Centers in UAE – Foreign Exchange Companies Dubai Abu Dhabi
The UAE is home to many expats from other...
How to Renew Philippine Passport at VFS Global Abu Dhabi
If you are a Filipino residing in Abu Dhabi...
8 Best Dubai Gyms to Help You Achieve Your Fitness Goals
Staying healthy and fit is essential, especially today as...
How Much is the Salary of a Filipino Engineer in the UAE?
For many years now, the UAE has been among...
How to Apply for a UAE Residence Visa for Employment – Processing Time Guide
Before you look for a job in the UAE,...
Business Setup in Dubai – 5 Top Freezones for Company Formation
Business setup in Dubai is at an all-time demand...
Steps to Processing a Travel Clearance from DSWD
This article talks about the requirements you need to...
15 Things You Should Know About UAE Employment Visa and Labour Fraud
For many Filipinos, working overseas is the greatest dream...
Job Tips: Working as a Waiter/Waitress in Dubai
The restaurant and hospitality business in the UAE is...
Attractions
15 Best Things to do in Dubai with Kids
Dubai is perhaps one of the most family-centered tourist destinations in the world, with...
8 Extreme and Thrilling Rides at the Carnaval in Global Village
Did you know that in Dubai’s Global Village, there’s a fun fair offering exciting...
21 Photos: Family Fun at the Carnaval in Global Village
Just when you think you’ve seen everything there is to see at the Dubai...
Food & Drink
Buy One Get One for OFWs, Unlimited Seafood at Fish Market in Radisson Blu Dubai Deira Creek
Note: As buffets are currently not allowed in Dubai, Fish Market is offering a...
Buy One Get One for OFWs – Eid Al Fitr at Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek
Radisson Blu Dubai Deira Creek is celebrating Eid Al Fitr with some special menu...
AED 35 Eat-All-You-Can Filipino Buffet at Ibis Al Rigga Every Thursday
A very good deal especially to those who want to try halal Filipino food....
Travel
Home Isolation for 14 days for Travelers from these COVID-19 Hotspots
As the World Health Organization (WHO) recently raised the alert status of the COVID-19,...
Assam Altaf Creates Tourist Attraction Map of Saudi Arabia
Dubai expat, Assam Altaf, has created another detailed tourist attraction map and this time...
10 Best Budget Hotels in Dubai
Do you want to travel but on a tight budget? You don’t actually have...
Feby Baguisa’s Ayuda Program Gains Support from Non-Filipino Residents in UAE
In the past weeks, we have featured the humble initiative of a jobless Filipina, Feby Baguisa Dela-Pena, who distributes free packed meals to help her community in...
Many Dubai Hospitals Now Free of COVID-19 Cases
The Dubai Covid-19 Command and Control Centre has announced that several hospitals in the emirate no longer have COVID-19 cases and have resumed their...
How to Get a High Score in IELTS
There are many reasons why you should take the IELTS. For one, passing the IELTS exam means proving to immigration authorities that you have...
What is the Daily Routine of an Office Worker in Dubai?
Most Filipinos who are curious about working abroad wonder what the working environment is like. Is it similar to the Philippines? What will my...
How to Renew Philippine Passport at VFS Global Abu Dhabi
If you are a Filipino residing in Abu Dhabi and you need to have your passport renewed soon, we’ve got great news! You can...
12 Great (and Cheap) Gifts for Father’s Day
Father’s Day is just around the corner, so most likely you’re already thinking about what to buy for your Dad. And although malls and...
Getting Back to Work
While some of us have instigated working from the office there are still many who are getting geared up to head back. We miss...
Father’s Day Giveaway: Family Staycation at Radisson Blu Deira Creek
It's summer season in UAE and Father's day is coming up real soon. Radisson Blu Dubai Deira Creek has partnered with us for a...
Feed-A-Labour, an Initiative Dedicated to Dubai’s Hardworking Labourers
The current crisis unexpectedly hit our society in different ways. Establishments were closed, people were advised to stay at home, and numerous jobs have...
Expat Interview with Inder Bhagnani, Real Estate Entrepreneur and Businessman in Dubai
For today's expat feature, we are privileged to present Inder Bhagnani, a Real Estate Entrepreneur and Businessman. Originating from Mumbai, India, his family moved...
