

No plane ticket no OEC: Philippine office in Dubai
Staff Report DUBAI – A copy of plane tickets showing proof of scheduled travel to the Philippines is now required from Filipinos applying...


Dole to OFWs: Want to become an entrepreneur?
Staff Report Dubai: Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who want to start their own business may be able to borrow capital through...
UAE e-contracts to be issued within 48 hours
Staff Report DUBAI – A switch to electronic processing of new labour contracts and labour cards will mean the e-contracts and e-cards...


Clear fines to get UAE visa cancelled
Staff Report DUBAI - Want to leave the UAE or change jobs? Clear your fines first. “Expatriates must not have any unpaid fines or any...


Smart gates at all UAE airports next year
Staff Report DUBAI – New smart gates at the Dubai International Airport are a welcome change and authorities are working to install them...


Use your Emirates ID as an ATM card soon
Staff Report DUBAI – The Emirates ID will soon replace ATM and credit cards. The move to integrate bank cards with ID card is expected to...


Registration woes for babies conceived before marriage in UAE
Staff Report DUBAI - Expatriate couples in the UAE with a baby born out of wedlock may face difficulties getting a birth certificate for...


How to apply for OEC at Philippine Consulate Dubai
Staff Report Guide to applying for an Overseas Employment Contract (OEC) at the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai YOU WILL NEED...


How to extend Philippine passport validity in UAE
Staff Report Guide to applying for an extension of the validity of your Philippine passport at embassy in Abu Dhabi YOU WILL NEED...


How to report Filipino baby's birth in UAE
Staff Report Reporting to the Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi the birth of a child to Filipino parents in UAE YOU WILL NEED Four copies...