4. THE EMIRATES:
1. Abu Dhabi – capital of U.A.E.
2. Dubai – financial center of U.A.E.
3. Sharjah
4. Ajman
5.Umm al-Qaiwain
6. Ra’s al-Khaimah – most conservative, enforces
strict Islamic code of modesty (hijab)
7. Fujairah
CAPITAL : ABU DHABI
7. GOVERNMENT
A federation with specific
areas of authority constitutionally
assigned to the UAE Federal
Government and other powers
reserved for member Emirates.
Federation of Emirates
12. POPULATION
9.086 Million 2014 World Bank
Note:
Immigrants make up more than
80% of the total population.
(2014 est. United Nations)
13. LANGUAGE
Assalamu Alaykum! Sumainyo nawa ang
kapayapaan!
Peace be upon
you.
َلَع ُمَالَّسالْمُكْي.
Wa alaykumus
salam!
At sumainyo rin ang
kapayapaan!
Peace be upon you
too.
ال ُمُكْيَلَع َوُمَالَّس.
Sabaahal-khair! Magandang umaga po! Good morning. ْيَخْال ُحاَبَصر.
Sabaahan-nour! Magandang umaga rin
po!
Good morning
too.
ْوُّنال ُحاَبَصر.
Masaa-al khair! Magandang hapon po! Good afternoon! ْيَخْال ُءاَسَمر.
Masaa-an nour! Magandang hapon din ! Good afternoon
too.
ْوُّنال ُءاَسَمر.
Kayfa haaluka / Kumusta po kayo? How are you? كُلاَح َْفيَكَ/
؟ك
Official Language : Arabic
Other Languages : English (widely used), Farsi, Hindi, Urdu
17. NATIONAL HOLIDAYS
New Year
Prophet Mohammed’s Birthday
Israa & Miaraj Nigh
Eid Al Fitr
Arafat Day
Eid Al Adha
Hijri New Year's Day
Martyrs Day
UAE National Day
There are two types of public holidays in UAE– fixed holidays (such as the
National Day or the New Year day), and Islamic holidays, which are subject
to moon sighting, and their dates vary each year.
Federal ministries, public departments and government institutions are
closed during public holidays.
18. WORKING DAYS AND HOURS
Working days : SUNDAY TO THURSDAY
Weekends : FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
• Government : 7:30 AM - 3 PM
• Embassies and Consulates: 8 AM - 4:00 PM
• Shopping Malls: 9 AM - 11 PM
• Gas stations and Eateries are open 24/7
• Banks: 7:30AM/8:00AM – 2:30PM/3:00 PM
• Exchange Centers: 9AM – 11PM
19. COMMUNICATION
When Calling from
UAE to Philippines:
Dial 63 + (Area Code) +
(Telephone Number)
When Calling from
Philippines to UAE:
Dial 971 + (Area Code) +
(Telephone Number)
Internet Country Code: .ae
Time Difference: Philippines is four (4) hours
ahead of UAE
21. • Rise when meeting guests.
• Greet the elders first.
• Most men shake hands to greet
and bid farewell to each other.
• Some men even hold hands,
stand nose to nose, and walk as a
sign of great brotherly love.
DO’s IN UAE
22. DO’s IN UAE
• Always remove your
footwear when entering a
Masjid (mosque).
Females are escorted to
another section because
they must be segregated
from the males.
23. DON’Ts IN UAE
• DON’T drink and drive.
Drunkenness is a serious
offense in the UAE and there is
a zero tolerance policy for
driving after consuming
alcohol.
• DON’T eat, drink or smoke IN
PUBLIC or in front of Muslims
during Ramadan.
24. DON’Ts IN UAE
• DON’T use drugs.
• DON’T engage in pre-marital
sex.
• DON’T commit adultery.
• Homosexuality.
25. DON’Ts IN UAE
• DON’T bring banned goods
into Dubai.
• DON’T wear low-cut tops,
short skirts and bare arms.
• DON’T walk around in swim-
wear or bikinis, unless they
are at the beach or poolside.
26. • DO NOT drink if you are
driving
• DO NOT swear, make rude
gestures and all forms of road
rage.
• Public displays of affection are
NOT permitted. You can be
arrested and jailed
DON’Ts IN UAE
27. • DON’T cross legs when seated.
• DON’T beckon or ask someone
to come to you with your finger.
If you wish to use a hand
gesture, use the whole palm
and fingers.
DON’Ts IN UAE
28. • DON’T offer any alcoholic
refreshments or food with
pork to your Muslim
guest.
• AVOID taking
photographs of mosques,
military installations or
other people, especially
Arab women.
DON’Ts IN UAE
29. • AVOID showing the
soles of your feet, or
pointing your foot at
anyone.
• DON’T swear.
• DON’T pull out
tongue.
DON’Ts IN UAE
30. • DON’T disrespect ANY
religion.
• DON’T share a private
space (a house, room,
hotel, car) with the
opposite sex.
• AVOID wearing
indecent clothing.
DON’Ts IN UAE
31. Estimated number of Filipinos Total
a. Permanent residents
---
b. Temporary residents 525,449
c. Irregular/Undocumented Migrants
16,144
TOTAL 541,593
STATISTICAL INFORMATION ON OVERSEAS FILIPINOS
Source : Report to Congress by DFA , 2014.
32. PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED BY OFWs (in general)
Contract substitution
Unpaid salaries
Salary deductions
Unpaid overtime
Inadequate food
No food allowance
Mistreatment
Maltreatment
Homesickness
Claim for end-of-service benefits (gratuity)
Claim for vacation leave
Claim for air ticket
Verbal abuse
Loans/credit card
33. W-48, Street No. 8, Secto 4 2-23, Plot 51, Al Qubaisat
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN
ABU DHABI, UAE
34. W-48, Street No. 8, Secto 4 2-23, Plot 51, Al Qubaisat
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
P.O. Box 3215, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
(9715) 6272 1578 (Landline)
(9715) 6308 7245 (Mobile)
(9715) 6282 1873 (OWWA Hotline)
polo1@emirates.net.ae
owwa_uae@yahoo.com
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN
ABU DHABI, UAE
Location
South-eastern tip of the Arabian Peninsula. Qatar lies in its north-west, Saudi Arabia is in its south-west, and Oman is in its south-east.
The climate in the United Arab Emirates is sub-tropical and arid. During summer (April to September) the weather is hot (around 50 degrees C) and extremely humid. At other times the humidity is less and the temperature generally ranges from 20-35 degrees C, with an average night time temperature of -15 degrees C. Rainfall is infrequent and usually occurs between November and March, with an average annual rainfall of 152mm (6 in.). There can be occasional sandstorms from the desert and some winter mornings bring fog, although this usually dissipates fairly quickly.
The climate in the United Arab Emirates is sub-tropical and arid. During summer (April to September) the weather is hot (around 50 degrees C) and extremely humid. At other times the humidity is less and the temperature generally ranges from 20-35 degrees C, with an average night time temperature of -15 degrees C. Rainfall is infrequent and usually occurs between November and March, with an average annual rainfall of 152mm (6 in.). There can be occasional sandstorms from the desert and some winter mornings bring fog, although this usually dissipates fairly quickly.
The climate in the United Arab Emirates is sub-tropical and arid. During summer (April to September) the weather is hot (around 50 degrees C) and extremely humid. At other times the humidity is less and the temperature generally ranges from 20-35 degrees C, with an average night time temperature of -15 degrees C. Rainfall is infrequent and usually occurs between November and March, with an average annual rainfall of 152mm (6 in.). There can be occasional sandstorms from the desert and some winter mornings bring fog, although this usually dissipates fairly quickly.
LANGUAGE
• Arabic (official language), English widely spoken
•There are a number of other languages spoken in Kuwait because the majority of the
population of this country is made up of foreigners who have come from different parts
of the world and settled in Kuwait.
• This has had an effect on the languages that are spoken within the country.
• Some of the other languages, which form a part of the Kuwait languages, are Urdu, Persian, and Hindi.
• English is one of the most important Kuwait Languages and is considered to have a
prominent place in the educational curriculum of Kuwait.
Communal eating as an outward expression of friendship in the Middle East.
Do not eat with your left hand, which is considered unclean.
It is considered polite to leave a bit of food on one’s plate.
Do not ask for pork or pork products.
Arab hosts will always offer tea or coffee. A gracious guest will accept the gesture.
Observant Muslims do not drink alcohol or smoke. In the UAE, alcohol is served in most hotels but may not be available in local restaurants. If alcohol is not offered, it is better not to ask for it.
Sharwarma – slivers of spit-roasted lamb or chicken, served with salad in a warmed pitta bread pouch or felafel sandwich.
Fatayer
(Arabic Term for Pies)
- deep fried pastries stuffed with cheese and spinach.
LANGUAGE
• Arabic (official language), English widely spoken
•There are a number of other languages spoken in Kuwait because the majority of the
population of this country is made up of foreigners who have come from different parts
of the world and settled in Kuwait.
• This has had an effect on the languages that are spoken within the country.
• Some of the other languages, which form a part of the Kuwait languages, are Urdu, Persian, and Hindi.
• English is one of the most important Kuwait Languages and is considered to have a
prominent place in the educational curriculum of Kuwait.
Communal eating as an outward expression of friendship in the Middle East.
Do not eat with your left hand, which is considered unclean.
It is considered polite to leave a bit of food on one’s plate.
Do not ask for pork or pork products.
Arab hosts will always offer tea or coffee. A gracious guest will accept the gesture.
Observant Muslims do not drink alcohol or smoke. In the UAE, alcohol is served in most hotels but may not be available in local restaurants. If alcohol is not offered, it is better not to ask for it.
Sharwarma – slivers of spit-roasted lamb or chicken, served with salad in a warmed pitta bread pouch or felafel sandwich.
Fatayer
(Arabic Term for Pies)
- deep fried pastries stuffed with cheese and spinach.
LANGUAGE
• Arabic (official language), English widely spoken
•There are a number of other languages spoken in Kuwait because the majority of the
population of this country is made up of foreigners who have come from different parts
of the world and settled in Kuwait.
• This has had an effect on the languages that are spoken within the country.
• Some of the other languages, which form a part of the Kuwait languages, are Urdu, Persian, and Hindi.
• English is one of the most important Kuwait Languages and is considered to have a
prominent place in the educational curriculum of Kuwait.
Communal eating as an outward expression of friendship in the Middle East.
Do not eat with your left hand, which is considered unclean.
It is considered polite to leave a bit of food on one’s plate.
Do not ask for pork or pork products.
Arab hosts will always offer tea or coffee. A gracious guest will accept the gesture.
Observant Muslims do not drink alcohol or smoke. In the UAE, alcohol is served in most hotels but may not be available in local restaurants. If alcohol is not offered, it is better not to ask for it.
Sharwarma – slivers of spit-roasted lamb or chicken, served with salad in a warmed pitta bread pouch or felafel sandwich.
Fatayer
(Arabic Term for Pies)
- deep fried pastries stuffed with cheese and spinach.
The Islamic dress code is not compulsory except in Ra’s al-Khaimah
Most Emirati males prefer to wear a kandura, an ankle-length white shirt woven from wool or cotton.
Dubai Metro:
Two lines: Green line and the Blue line.
Each line is scheduled to run every 90 seconds and 43 station stops. Some of these will be above the ground and some will be underground.
Swearing & making rude gestures and all forms of road rage can lead to heavy penalties including a jail sentence.
Swearing & making rude gestures and all forms of road rage can lead to heavy penalties including a jail sentence.
