How to Know if You’re on the Right Career Path
When you wake up in the morning, are you excited to go to work? Or do you have to force yourself out of bed — dreading the thought of facing another day in the office? …
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.
How to Sponsor Parents in Dubai (Residence Visa for Mother/Father) in UAE
Expats who are thinking of bringing their mother or father in Dubai, here’s a guide to getting a UAE residence visa for your parents. We’ve written this step by step process so you can get …
How to Use and Protect Your Emirates ID Card
The Emirates ID is an identification card issued by the Emirates Identity Authority. Every citizen or expat living in the UAE is required to have one, along with the personal identification number (PIN) that comes …
7 Tips for Traveling Light & Smart during Your Holiday
Are you planning to go on a holiday anytime soon? Whether you will be gone for a day or a week, it always makes sense to travel light. You only need the barest of necessities …
How to Create a Resume that will Land You a Job
With numerous graduates joining the workforce each year, finding a job these days is tougher than ever. You need something that will catch the attention of a potential recruiter with just one glance. In other …
Useful Ramadan Words and Phrases
Now that Ramadan has officially begun, it is time to learn words and phrases that are typically used during this month. Aside from some common greetings, these include a few terms that tell us more …
Dos and Don’ts during Ramadan
Soon, we will be observing Ramadan in the UAE. This period marks the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. During this time, Muslims practice fasting from sunrise to sunset. Also Read: The Seven Emirates …
How to Update Your PhilHealth Membership Data Record (MDR) Online
PhilHealth is a health insurance program mandated by the government of the Philippines. Formally known as the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, it was established in 1995 to provide universal health coverage to Filipinos both inside …
Learning Arabic: Basic Greetings and Phrases
The emirate of Dubai has a diverse and multi-cultural society. Because there are many expats living here, it is not uncommon to hear different languages being spoken at work and in public places. You may …
5 Tips for Adjusting to Life in Dubai
Previously, we’ve talked about what travelers should expect when visiting the country for the first time. In an earlier post, we discussed 20 things first-time tourists should know about the UAE, which pretty much sums …