Work Hours Reduced During Ramadan
In the month of Ramadan, employees located in the UAE will have less work hours in a daily job schedule, from the regular 8 hours a day will reduce to an average of 6 hours …
Posting Pictures of Women Online (Without their Consent) Can Land You in Jail
Please be advised that posting pictures of women online without their consent can land you in jail. A report from Emirates 24/7 states that Milan Sharaf, Deputy Premier and Interior Minister Researcher, says that women …
Al Ain Safari: Biggest Man-Made Safari in the World
Al Ain Safari at Al Ain Zoo opened last April and is the largest mad-made safari park in the world. This safari park holds more than 250 animals in the natural habitat in over 217 hectares. This …
PCG Warns Against Trafficking of Prohibited Substances Disguised as Chocolate Candies
The Philippine Consulate General Dubai & Northern Emirates warns all Filipinos to be alert when travelling and to be wary of prohibited substances disguised as chocolate candies. The PCG in Hong Kong SAR reported two Filipinos coming …
World’s Largest Indoor Theme Park to Open in Dubai this August 2016
The world’s largest indoor theme park will soon be open to the public in Dubai this 31st August 2016 (previously from August 15th). The IMG Worlds of Adventure will be operating a 1.5 million square feet …
List of Banned Medicines in the UAE
Travel Advisory – For people who travel to the UAE for tourism or for business, it is important that you are aware of medicines that are banned from being carried by any individual entering the …
List of Certified OFW Voters in Dubai & Northern Emirates for 2016 National Elections
Do you know if you have registered and you are certified to vote in the 2016 national elections? The Philippine Consulate in Dubai has posted on the official website the list of Filipinos who are …
Long Weekend: May 5 Declared a Public Holiday
UAE residents, May 5 has been declared a public holiday by the UAE government to mark the celebration of “Israa and Miraj”. Originally from May 4, the event has been moved to the next day, …
Getting Married in Seychelles for Dubai Residents
If you want or have to get married soon (for whatever reason) and you don’t want the hassle of securing plenty of documents for the marriage, a good option as a Dubai resident would be …
Being a Great Logistics Manager in Dubai: Is it that Difficult?
Well, the world has found a new economic hub in the Middle East and you know it by the name of Dubai. Yes it’s true to quite an extent, considering the diversified growth happening on …