Ministry of Health attested sick leave certificate required
Lately, for many agencies and companies, the usual medical certificate from the doctor isn't enough to grant official sick leave to an employee. Â They cut the days' pay if the employee doesn't secure a...
View ArticleUpdate: Kobe Bryant in UAE for Health and Fitness Weekend
Photo from Lakers.comThe Black Mamba is coming to UAE! Kobe Bryant himself will be in Abu Dhabi and Dubai to run a skills clinic and to coach a celebrity team in an exhibition game at the state-of-art...
View ArticleKobe Bryant supports diabetes awareness, basketball popularity upsurge in the...
Photo by Ion GonzagaKobe Bryant is in Dubai - a land where the sports for the tall guys is a minion; where football is staple and cricket is predominant among huge slice of expats.Basketball is not a...
View ArticleMy HD Media and GMA International - a perfect partnership
Recently, GMA International introduced MyHD TV as its new broadcast partner in the region. MyHD is one of the fastest growing TV platforms here in Middle East and North Africa. Named MyGMA, the package...
View ArticleBamboo and Rivermaya to rock Dubai
It was "Bamboo OF Rivermaya" or simply Rivermaya way back in the 90s. It will be a reunion of sorts as Bamboo AND Rivermaya share the stage in Dubai on Friday, 11th October, 8PM at Dubai World Trade...
View ArticleDETOUR City Hunt - A green treasure fun hunt for you and a buddy
Are you up for 'amazing race'-like challenges? BoyDubai is.DETOUR City Hunt promises a lot of fun and learning. It is a "green" treasure hunt throughout the streets of Dubai using only public...
View ArticleArtist's impressions: A glimpse of the planned Dubai Canal
Another great is in the pipeline. A 1.5 billion dirhams project to extend the Business Bay canal is in the works. The extension will be 12.8 kilometres from the section of Sheikh Zayed Road near Safa...
View ArticleDinner-for-a-cause in Dubai to Aid Earthquake Victims in Bohol, Philippines
Sharing an email we received from the Philippine Consulate Office regarding a fund-raising initiative to aid Bohol:--------------------------------------------------------Dear Friends,As you may have...
View ArticleHow LinkedIn Linked Me to a Job
Back in January 2010, somebody from the e-Commerce department of The Emirates Group contacted me on my LinkedIn for an e-Commerce designer role at the company. Everything on the screening stage went so...
View ArticleSuccessful cause-oriented dinner for Bohol, but...
The dinner for a cause that aims to raise funds to aid the victims of Bohol earthquake got an astounding response of 642 donors. It was a standing room. Rocky's Cafe was able to gather a total of AED...
View ArticleParokya, back-to-back with Eraserheads for High Impact A2 Festival
It's the season for being happy,and the reason is definitely not dead and gone; Because the reason for being happytakes a front seat and unite as one, again.So take a bite...#FlashbackFriday. Two days...
View ArticleHigher education has come a long way in the UAE
Photo from acuns.orgGUEST POST - More students than ever before are choosing to study in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and it's very easy to understand why. For a UAE university degree can match the...
View ArticleShayan, an authentic Persian food experience
I was a little averse when it comes to food from this region. It's been 6 years in the UAE and this not-so-adventurous foodie got to experience real Persian food for the very first time.Hospitality is...
View ArticleOnline shopping at Mumz n Babyz
www.mumznbabyz.comIt's usually the mom that does the shopping, but when it comes to online shopping, I'm in it.Our baby, now 15 months has grown bigger and is not fitting on her infant stroller...
View ArticleWhat is Expo2020 and Why We Should Support Dubai's Bid?
As we already know, UAE is bidding to host the World Expo 2020 in Dubai. World Expos happens every five years and is a key meeting point for the global community to share innovations and make progress...
View ArticleThank you, UAE for your generous heart
Photo from FlickrIn behalf of the Filipino community in the UAE, please accept our heartfelt thanks for the generous donation you have given to aid the victims and survivors of typhoon Haiyan that...
View Article10 activities in the UAE that aims to aid Typhoon Haiyan victims
You must have already seen the horrific wreck and havoc done by Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda to the Central Philippine Islands. Every photo and video is depressing, moving. Something that we only would...
View Article'Flavours of the World' Launched at Mirdif City Centre
They gave the guests these cool aprons to wear during the night... and baby Aya's just too small for one.Mirdif City Centre launched Flavours of the World with a festive dinner at the 'glittering...
View ArticleFrom Dubai with Love
Many of us usually stay longer on bed and laze at home on Friday mornings. This morning is different. The Philippine Consulate General office in Dubai is so busy as individuals, families, officemates...
View ArticleJoin Hakbang Buhay - Walk of Life for Typhoon Victims
Organized by Philippine Business Council in association with the UAE Red Crescent - Dubai and Islamic Affairs & Charitable Activities Department (Al Awqaf), we invite you to walk with us and...
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