Public Service Blog
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Online Contract Verification 2023
Gone are the days when you need to keep watch of appointment schedules on the POLO Dubai website, because finally they have introduced the Online Verification system! This isn’t totally new, it has launched back in August 2022 but it was only recently that I get to experience it myself. There are three (3) options to get your contact verified. You can visit this website to know more (INDIVIDUAL CONTRACT VERIFICATION | Migrant Workers Office in Dubai & Northern Emirates (polodubaiportal.org)) But for this blogpost, I’m sharing my experience with the ONLINE VERIFICATION option! Step 1 – Prepare all necessary documents: Passport Emirates ID Visa MOL Contract Payslips…
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How to Hold Dependent Visa while moving to a new company in Dubai
Hey there Creatives! I have been getting these enquiry for a while now. But it took me time to actually create a blog about it because I haven’t experience it until now. Over the past couple of years, I have encountered this scenario: Question: An employee resigned and moves to a new company, s/he has dependents under her/his visa like the wife/husband and children. So what should I do? Answer: The UAE Government has granted a “visa hold” option wherein the sponsor can keep his/her dependent’s visa be on hold – rather than cancelling it and re-apply and go through another lengthy process – not to mention the costs involved.…
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Contract Verification & OWWA Membership 2022 (Dubai UAE)
Hello Creatives! It´s been a while since my last post. This one is a quick one. Just a guide on how to get your Contract Verified and update/renew/apply your OWWA Membership. If you are in Abu Dhabi and your visa is issued in Abu Dhabi – go to the Embassy. If you are in Dubai and Northern Emirates, you can go to the Consultate. A. Here are the Requirements: CONTRACT VERIFICATION Full list of requirement depending on the category is on the below link. I´m adding only for Skilled Workers below. https://www.polodubaiportal.org/contract-verification/ B. SKILLED/COMPANY WORKERS who are not registered with the POEA, such as VISIT/TOURIST VISA TO EMPLOYMENT VISA…
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DOs and DON’Ts in Dubai (or in the UAE)
DOs and DON’Ts in Dubai (or in the UAE) It’s been a long while since I first landed the UAE and in 2018 we’ve moved to Dubai. I’m sharing a few basic dos and don’ts here in Dubai and for the all other emirates (overall UAE) Dress code Do dress modestly, particularly in conservative areas and public places. Swimwear is acceptable, but make sure you are in the appropriate place such as the beach and the swimming pool. Do cover-up in other public places. Don’t do Cross-dressing, this can lead to jail. Shorts and T-shirts are accepted but if you will visit a mosque or church, please wear a modest…
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How to Renew your Passport in Dubai PCG 2019
How to Renew your Passport in Dubai PCG (Philippines Consulate General) It’s my first time to renew my passport here in Dubai. Dubai has the consulate, while Abu Dhabi has the embassy since it’s the capital of the UAE. Almost the same process applies. Of course, to start with – the most important step is to book for an appointment. Step 1 – Book for an Appointment. Visit this page for booking your appointment: https://dubaipcg.dfa.gov.ph/services/passports/epassport-appointment-system Make sure that you reserve your slot at least 6-10 months before your passport expires as I have noticed that most of the slots are often fully booked. I did mine in April, which surprised…
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Deaf Expo: It’s a Deaf Thing on 5th Oct 2019
*** Special Event Celebrates the Culture and Perspective of Florida’s estimated 200,000 Deaf This one-day event provides educational events and an opportunity to celebrate Deaf issues, people, and culture. Largo, FL – “It’s A Deaf Thing,” provides the unique opportunity for Florida’s estimated 200,000 Deaf to gather and celebrate their culture and share their perspectives and increase awareness of Deaf issues. The 3rd annual event, scheduled for Saturday, October 5 at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland, FL features products, and services by and for the Deaf Community. Additionally, an art and craft show showcasing various Deaf-made products runs the full day. A talent show at 4:00 PM is the grand…
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NOL Card Recharge thru ADCB App
I rarely use a bus, but in some circumstances I do. So recently I found out that instead of making a queue to re-charge your NOL Card, here is actually an app that provides a faster way to re-charge! But you have to be an ADCB user… (I’m not sure if other banks do have their own app) – as of me ADCB App (from the App Store). Here is the step by step guide to that. Of course you have to download the ADB App first, which looks like this: Photo from : http://adcb.android.informer.com 1. Log-In to your app 2. On the main page are the options: Choose…
