OFW Stories
Stories about Overseas Filipino Workers in Dubai. Interviews, inspiring stories and success stories of life in Dubai as a Pinoy Expat.
From Scrubbing Floors to Selling Out Cheesecake: An OFW Mother’s Rise in Dubai
When Maria Paz Banaag-Marquez first arrived in Dubai, her days were spent scrubbing floors and doing domestic work. Like many overseas Filipino workers, she came....
Child of Abu Dhabi OFW with Serious Illness Flown to Taiwan for Specialized Care
A seven-year-old Filipino boy whose family is based in Abu Dhabi has arrived in Taiwan for a specialized medical procedure, the Philippines’ Department of Migrant....
Filipina Nurse in Dubai Receives Global Recognition for Exceptional Care with DAISY Award
In the demanding world of healthcare, true recognition often comes from the heartfelt gratitude of patients. For Dubai-based Filipina nurse Kathrina Gonzales, this recognition was....
An OFW’s Guide on How to Get an Online Master’s Degree from the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU)
In today’s cut-throat job market, upskilling is more important than ever. Learning on the job is all fine and good, but proactively taking credentials is....
JM Sto. Domingo: The Deaf Filipino Chef Inspiring Dubai with His Remarkable Journey
Jesus Miguel A. Sto. Domingo, or J.M., has an incredible story. He is a Filipino chef working at the IBIS Hotel in Dubai as a....
A Filipina’s Inspiring Journey from Selling Scraps to Entrepreneurship Success and Giving Back
Jenny Segalowitz is not just a name behind one of the UAE’s fastest-growing Korean BBQ brands. She is a symbol of grace, perseverance, and divine....
Meet the Filipino Who Has Rescued Hundreds of Stray Cats in the UAE
For over a decade, Jonathan Sibol, a Filipino resident in Abu Dhabi, has been on a mission to care for the welfare of stray cats....
Filipino Realtor Secures AED 1 Billion Beachfront Project Exclusively for fäm Properties in the UAE
Ras Al Khaimah, UAE – Filipino realtor Aquino Plotado has reached a groundbreaking milestone in his real estate career by securing an exclusive AED 1....
This Filipina is Making Waves in the Middle East’s Sand Art Scene – Catherine Nunez – Sand Artist
For Dubai-based Filipina artist Catherine Nunez, what started out as a “side gig” has eventually led to a full-time career. She specializes in “sand art,”....
Ara Ara the Weeb Podcast: Top-Ranked Anime Podcast in the UAE
Recently, we featured interviews with two very talented young ladies. Not only do they have thriving careers; they also host “Ara Ara the Weeb,” a....
