New Year celebration cancelled December 31, 2008
Posted by Duncan in Dubai.Tags: Dubai, new year 2009
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As Israel’s assault on Gaza becomes more intensive, His Highness Shaik Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai has ordered the cancellation of all forms of celebrations marking the New Year 2009 in Dubai, as an act of solidarity with the Palestinian people.
Hotels here in Dubai were ordered to cancel their New Year celebration. I wonder what it looks like not celebrating new year in this country. Will Shakira’s concert in Abu Dhabi be fun? I don’t think so.
No more need for speed December 22, 2008
Posted by Duncan in Dubai Police.Tags: cars, police, radars, speed
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The need for speed of motorist will soon be lessen as Dubai Traffic Police will now have undercover officers in an unmarked police car and armed with a radar to stop those speeders.
Motorist caught speeding will be ask to stop and their cars will be confiscated for 30 days, fine of Dhs 1,000.00 and 12 black points. It was already announced last week about their plans of place 90 new radars for every 2km throughout Dubai.
So the next time you will be driving, no more need to speed. Otherwise you’ll just end up missing your car for 30 days.
Free meal for laid off workers December 17, 2008
Posted by Duncan in Jobs in Dubai, UAE.Tags: employment, jobs, Jobs in Dubai
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Have you lost your job? Do you have friends who have received their termination/redundancy letter? If yes, I’m sure you want to save your money before you find another job.
While other Dubai hotels are offering Christmas and New Year packages, Arabian Park Hotel is also offering a free meal from December 15 to January 15 to those who have lost their jobs. What a nice idea from Arabian Park Hotel.
I am one of those people affected in the crisis. I lost my job, but this wont stop me from visiting this hotel. Arabian Park hotel may not be the best in dubai, but surely, it will be a great pleasure to experience their hospitality & the priviledge to feel the comfort and relaxation that this hotel offers.
New family visa sponsorship rule December 17, 2008
Posted by Duncan in Dubai Visa.Tags: Dubai, Dubai Visa, visa in dubai
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A new rule in sponsoring families to Dubai or in UAE was proposed yesterday by the Federal National Council or FNC.
The proposal was to increase the minimum salary required for an expatriate – without company accommodation – to sponsor a family should be Dh10,000 and an expatriate with company accommodation, Dh8,000.
Having a salary lower than the required is not a problem, right? Salary certificate can be change by some HR department, I know that. But here is the other rule suggested by FNC.
Family visa applicants should also be asked to submit a bank statement of six months detailing salary transfer. So now you have a problem.
And what about getting a housemaid visa? FNC suggested that expatriate who wishes to apply for a housemaid visa should have a minimum salary of Dhs15,000.00 and an annual fee of Dhs7,000.00.
Dubai’s population by the end of the year will be 6.3 million and 5.5 million of it are foreign workers.
UAE’s 37th National Day December 3, 2008
Posted by Duncan in Dubai, UAE.Tags: Dubai, UAE
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Yesterday December 2 was the 37th celebration of United Arab Emirates National Day. Public and private companies are on holiday and it has been approved by The Federal Cabinet which is held under the chairmanship of HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai to merge the holidays of the UAE’s 37th National Day and Eid Al Adha for the public sector, which started yesterday to December 11. Work will resume on December 14.
We have seen lots of cars going to Dubai creek yesterday afternoon to witness a Marine Parade as part of the celebration.
People gathered in along the creek to watch an array of vessels sail down the creek including wooden dhows, speedboats, yachts and water taxis – all adorned with scarves and the UAE flag.
Emiratis throughout the UAE took to the streets in a public outpouring of pride in their nation for National Day.
I love having holiday here in Dubai not because of work but because you can go to other places without being stuck in traffic.
Hope there will be more holidays! lol
Looking for jobs in Dubai? December 3, 2008
Posted by Duncan in Jobs in Dubai.Tags: Dubai, employment, jobs
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Dubai is one of the country for those people who wants to have a better life. Being a tax free country, there are a lot of people who wants to work and live here. Although Dubai is an Islamic city, the non-Muslim communities are permitted to practice their own religion freely. About 71% of Dubai population consists of foreigners and expatriates and 3% is categorized as “western”. Expatriates here are mostly include Asians, mainly from India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Filipino. This percentage increased every year.
Looking for a job in Dubai is difficult now a days compared to previous years. Reason is increase in Dubai’s population and the global economic crisis. Property developers confirmed job cuts in the previous reports.
There are a lot of recruitment agencies that you can find in the newspapers and on the internet. Some of them will get obviously get your attention as they have enticing job opportunities. I’ve heard about this company Core elements that asked 150 dirhams for registration and after you paid them, you will never hear from them again. There are other popular recruitment agencies like BAC middle east, Jobsme.com and Weknowdubai.
So if you are looking for a jobs in Dubai, better search the internet and ask your friend to avoid hassle and save your time.
