Working Hours, Leaves, and Vacations in UAE
Did you know that working in the United Arab Emirates comes with certain rules and regulations? Whether you are an expat working as a professional there or a domestic worker, you must be aware of the labor laws that govern your rights and privileges there. This is to equip...
UAE Launches 5-Year Multiple Entry Tourist Visa and Remote Work Visa
Great news! In a recent update, the UAE cabinet adopted a new remote work visa to enable employees from all over the world to live and work in the UAE for one year and approved a 5-year multiple-entry tourist visa for all nationalities.
The new resolutions are among several initiatives...
Claiming Gratuity (End-of-Service Benefits) When Outside the UAE
In our previous article, we shared a detailed guide on how you can claim your end-of-service benefits after you resigned from your work, and while you are still in the UAE. But, what if you suddenly lose your job while you are not in the UAE? What if you...
No More Private Agencies, Domestic Workers Apply via UAE Government Only
Over 250 private agencies that recruit housemaids in the UAE have been shut down and more will follow as the UAE intends to remove 3rd party hiring agencies in the country. This new rule will aims to protect the rights of UAE domestic helpers.
Also Read: Average Salary of Housemaids in...
Buy Phone on Installment Without Credit Card in Dubai
There are UAE expats and workers who may not have access to traditional loans or credit, yet they still need access to modern technology in order to stay connected. Thankfully, UAE-based retailers are now offering interest-free installments on mobile phone purchases. This means that instead of paying the full...
No More Ban – Rights of Filipino Domestic Workers in UAE
Exciting news for the kabayan Filipinos in UAE. There is NO MORE ban in the deployment of domestic workers from the Philippines to the United Arab Emirates. There are also new rules for household service workers.
Also Read: No More Private Agencies, Domestic Workers Apply via UAE Government Only
According to the...
GDRFA Launches Passport Control using Face Recognition at Dubai Airports
The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai (GDRFA-Dubai) has launched a new fast-track passport control service that uses face and iris-recognition technologies. Director General of GDRFA-Dubai Major General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Deputy CEO of Dubai Airports Jamal Al Hay, Chief Operating Officer of Emirates Airline...
MUST FOLLOW: New Rules in Dubai in February 2021
Please be careful everyone. There is an increased number in cases of COVID-19 and we don't want to end up with another lockdown. Dubai has announced a new set of rules for the month of February and this includes safety guidelines for shops, hotels, restaurants, and entertainment. There will...
4 Arab Men Detained after Posting Video Making Fun of Asian Community
This news serves as a warning to all that it is a crime in the UAE if you are insulting anybody or if you...
GOOD NEWS: UAE and Qatar Reopen Borders
Good news as all land, sea, and air ports between UAE and Qatar will reopen starting January 9, 2020. This announcement was made in...
Mandatory 10-Day Quarantine for these Dubai Residents
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has announced that the isolation period for certain COVID-19 patients and close contact cases has been reduced to 10...
KNOW THE RULES: AED 50,000 Fine for Hosting NYE Parties, AED 15,000 For Every Attendee
Dubai’s Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management announces precautionary measures for New Year’s Eve celebrations
- Private social gatherings exceeding 30 people are prohibited
-...
UAE Public Holidays 2022
If you are working or living in the UAE, you are probably aware that there are public holidays being observed. The public holidays in...
UAE announces changes in laws and policies
The UAE has announced a number of changes to personal and family laws in the country. According to a news report from UAE federal...
Thank you UAE! UAE donates AED35 million to Filipino victims of typhoon Rolly
Upon the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE...
Wedding receptions, social events allowed to resume in Dubai
The Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management in Dubai, headed by H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, announced that wedding...
