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Everything related to UAE Labour, employment and work as an expat in Dubai. I share updates from UAE Labour, my highs and lows, and sometimes rant about my job or finding employment in Dubai.
List of Freezone Areas in UAE
When you are job hunting in the United Arab Emirates, “Freezone” is one of the common terms you might hear from fellow kabayans. They will....
During a Phone Screen Interview
I was searching for jobs in Dubai online when I chanced upon an Immediate Hiring notice for Telemarketers posted on Facebook. This was a Freezone....
Tip from a Customer
The other day, I received a tip from a customer which is a rare occurrence since I work in Sales here in Dubai. Customers expect....
Al Rostamani Exchange – Where I Collect my Salary
The Al Rostamani Exchange center is where I get my monthly salary. In Dubai, according to the UAE Labour Law, an employee’s salary should be....
My Assessment Day Experience for an Airline Company
A couple of months ago, I applied for a job as a Customer Service Rep (Call Center) in an airline company. They were conducting an....
Getting My UAE Labour Card
Note: UAE Labour cards (pataca) have already been scrapped/phased out. They have been replaced and unified with the Emirates ID already. I received my UAE labour....
Dubai to Kish Island Exit Experience
UPDATE: Please check with travel agencies first if you are thinking about going for your Exit. As per UAE visa updates, there are now more....
2nd Medical Checkup in Al Quoz
I just had my second medical checkup in Al Quoz Dubai Health Authority office. My employer screwed up the first one and now I had....
Claiming my Emirates National ID
I received a text message from the Emirates Post the other day saying that I could get my Emirates ID at the Dubai Central Post....
Important Dubai Telephone Numbers
Take note of these important telephone numbers in Dubai. These will come in handy when you need to talk about the authorities regarding labor concerns....
