Tips
Blog posts that will hopefully be of use to anybody who wants to learn anything about Dubai. How Tos, Dubai Laws, and government-related tips can be found here.
Missed Your Return Date After Your Leave? UAE Labour Rules You Should Know
UAE labor rules allow employers to withhold salary and, in some cases, terminate workers who fail to return after approved leave without a valid reason. The reminder comes as some residents face travel disruptions that may delay work return dates. Employees should inform employers early and keep proof of any
How to Request for Emergency and Repatriation Assistance for Filipinos in Middle East
For Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) based in the Middle East, please see the guidelines below how you can request for emergency repatriation assistance and/or if....
Dubai Introduces Law Regulating Shared Housing Accommodation
In a significant move to enhance living standards and regulate shared housing, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and....
Certificate of Not the Same Person: Why Your Name Can Delay Travel
PHILIPPINES: Travelers with very common Filipino names are advised to secure a Certificate of Not the Same Person before heading to the airport, especially if....
Starting a Business in Dubai? Office Furniture Tips for OFWs
Many Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) are excited about starting a business in Dubai, but one of the most essential early decisions you’ll have to make....
Ramadan 2026 in UAE: Dates, Guidelines & Tips
Ramadan season in Dubai and the UAE is approaching. This is the month-long celebration where our Muslim brothers and sisters practice fasting. They abstain from....
How Dubai Police’s “Support Victim” Service Helps Crime Victims Step by Step
When someone experiences a crime, the first challenge is often knowing where to turn and what happens next. In Dubai, the Dubai Police operates the....
UAE Notice Period Law Explained: The Process, the Rules, and What Actually Applies
Notice period pay in the UAE follows a clear legal process, yet it remains one of the most disputed parts of employment termination. The issue....
Ramadan in the UAE: Simple Prayer Times Guide for Fasting, Taraweeh and Eid
Ramadan in the UAE follows the five daily prayers, with fasting observed from Fajr at dawn until Maghrib at sunset. Because prayer times shift slightly....
What is ETEEAP and How OFWs Can Earn a Degree Faster
Many Filipinos have years of solid work experience but no college diploma to match it. The Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program or ETEEAP....
















