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November 24, 2023

Emirates ID Fine Check in 2 Minutes

Check Emirates ID Fines Online

Many expats are struggling to know their Emirates ID fines especially when Covid-19 pandemic, Transportation, Telecommunication and some visa fines are merged with Emirates ID. Soon residents will unable to renew visa, driving license until they clear their ID fines. Let’s begin the guide on How to Check Emirates ID Fine?

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November 23, 2023

Unified GCC Visa | KSA Approves eVisa for GCC Residents

Unified GCC Visa

Breaking News: Saudi Arabia becomes the first country who approves the unified GCC visa on 07 December 2023. Now GCC residents can apply for an eVisa which will be valid for one year and will allow for multiple entries.


The GCC visa will allow visitors to spend 90 days into the Saudi Arabia.


Apply for GCC Visa Online:

GCC Residents can now apply for an eVisa through an online portal www.visitsaudi.com/visa or MOFA website https://visa.mofa.gov.sa/Home/Index whereas residents of United Kingdom, United States and European countries (Schengen zone) can apply for a visa on arrival in Saudi Arabia.


Unified GCC Visa Requirements:

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have approved a Unified GCC Visa also known as unified tourist visa that will allow tourists and residents residing in Gulf countries to travel freely between GCC member states including UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain.


The Requirements are:

  1. Valid Passport with six months validity.
  2. GCC residents visa with minimum three months validity.
  3. For travelers under 18 years of age, the traveler parent is required to apply for an E-visa first.

GCC Visa Fees:

GCC eVisa fees is SAR 300 (USD 80 Approximately) and application fee is SAR 40 (USD 10.55). The applicant will pay total of SAR 340 for 1 year visa.

GCC Tourist Visa is approved:

During GCC Interior Ministers meeting on November 9, 2023 in Muscat, Tourism Minister, Mr Salim bin Mohammed Al Mahrouqi, announced that the Unified GCC visa has been approved by all six countries. The UAE and Saudi Arabia has already announced the launch of GCC visa scheme in October 2023.


What is Unified GCC Visa?

Unified GCC visa is the short-stay Schengen style visa that allows a person both tourists and residents to travel freely between GCC member states. The GCC visa fees and validity is not confirmed yet but it is expected to be valid for 30 to 90 days.

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April 07, 2023

UAE LAW | A Comprehensive Guide on UAE Legal System

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a country located in the Middle East, and it has a unique legal system that blends civil law and Islamic law. The UAE legal system is based on federal laws and regulations that are enforced throughout the country, but each emirate has its own local laws and regulations known as UAE Law.

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March 31, 2023

Salik Recharge | Check Salik Balance in 1 minute

Salik Balance Check

Salik (سالك) is an electronic road toll system used in Dubai, UAE. It was introduced in 2007 by RTA (Roads and Transport Authority) to help reduce traffic congestion and improve mobility in the city. Let’s start a guide on salik registration, salik balance check and salik recharge.

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November 08, 2022

3- 6 Months Grace Period after Visa Cancellation

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Big changes in UAE visit visa and residency systems. This time UAE Immigration (ICP UAE and GDRFAD) confirms the same overstay fine for both residence visa holders and visit or tourist visa holders. Grace period after visa cancellation is also extended to 2, 3 and 6 months.

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October 22, 2022

How to find UAE visa number and UID Number

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UAE Residence visa is printed or stamped on each and every residents passport, approximately 8.4 million of them, but many are still unaware about the secrets of numbers written on UAE residence visa sticker specially the UID number also known as unified number and UAE Visa Number. Let’s discuss it.
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October 15, 2022

UAE Job Seeker Visa Fees, Deposit & Requirements

UAE Job Seeker Visa

UAE amendments in visit, tourist and residence visas is completed and the new 60 days visit visa, job seeker visa is being issued by ICP UAE and GDRFAD. Let’s discuss the new types of UAE visit visa, tourist visas including fees and requirements.


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August 14, 2021

ICA Approval | Update Covid-19 Vaccination

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UAE announced the registration of covid_19 vaccines taken by residents out of UAE starting August 15 which will be updated in AL HOSN app after getting ICA approval. Let’s begin a step-by-step process in-order to receive ICA Entry Permit.

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July 28, 2021

UAE Pass | Download Emirates ID & Visa via ICP UAE

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Tried to check Emirates ID status online? Did not get enough info? Do not worry at all, the ICA UAE app and UAE Pass has everything now. The emirates ID status check is now easier, and the good news is that you can now download digital copy of your Emirates ID in minutes.

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August 17, 2020

Nol Cards Guide | Check Nol Card Balance Online

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Nol Card is not just a public transport card but it is now become a multi-purpose payment card which can be used at more than 2,000 outlets. You can buy your food, drinks, grocery and even can use your RTA nol card for fuel.
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February 19, 2020

Best Credit Card in UAE with Low Salary

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Do you want to enjoy cashless shopping without worrying about your bank balance? If yes, get a credit card in UAE and enjoy bundles of benefits and amazing discount offers. Let’s choose the best credit card in UAE with low required salary and zero annual fee.
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February 10, 2020

No Gratuity for these Employees in UAE

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 Many companies send their employees a termination letter to avoid the payments of gratuity in UAE. Apart from this unfair act from employer, is there any other way where employees lose rights to the end of service gratuity?


Honestly writing, the employee (worker) always has a right for the end of service benefits and it is illegal to send the termination to the employee just to save the end of service gratuity payment. In-case if employer does this, the employee has the following claims against the company.

1.     Gratuity
2.     Minimum 1 month salary for notice period
3.     Pay for arbitrary (uninformed) dismissal


Can an employee lose his gratuity claim?

Yes, the employee can lose his/her gratuity entitlement only if he/she breaches the employment contract in a manner that allows the employer (company) to terminate the worker for cause mentioned in UAE Labour Law Article 120, the other reason when an employee can lose his end of service benefits are:

·       If employee breaches the limited contract
·       If employee resigned before completing one year
·       If employee owes money from company which is more than gratuity, the employer has right to deduct it from employee final compensation.
·       If employee violates the UAE labor law rules written in Article 120 and get terminated without notice period.


Are you eligible for Gratuity? Check Here


Termination of contract and Article 120:

As per UAE labour law article 120, the employer has right to terminate the employment contract without notice only if the worker (employee):

·       Should he be absent without valid cause for more than twenty non - consecutive days in one year, or for more than seven consecutive days.

·       Should he divulge any of the secret of the establishment where he works

·       Should he be found in a state of drunkenness or under the influence of a narcotic during working hours

·       Should he assault during the work the employer, responsible manager or co-worker.

·       Should the worker assume false identity or nationality, or submits false certificates or documents.

·       Should the worker be appointed under probation, and the dismissal occurs during or at the end of the probation period.

·       Should the worker commit an error resulting in colossal material losses to the employer, provided that the Labor Department is notified of the incident within 48 hours of the knowledge of the occurrence thereof

·       Should the worker violate the instructions related to the safety at work or in the workplace, provided that such instructions be written and posted in a prominent location, and that he/she is notified thereof should he/she be illiterate.

·        Should the worker fail to perform his main duties in accordance with the employment contract, and fail to remedy such failure despite a written investigation on the matter and a warning that he will be dismissed in case of repeating.

·       Should he be convicted in a final manner by the competent court in a crime of honor, honesty or public ethics

How to access Online Gratuity Calculator?

      UAE specially Dubai and Abu Dhabi government has achieved the international labour standards and provided many online services such as checking labour contract, visa status, ID status, as per the employer and employees need, below are the links where an employee can use online end of service calculator to calculate gratuity in few minutes.


·       Gratuity for Domestic workers
·       Gratuity for limited & unlimited contracts
·       Gratuity for Govt & Free Zone employees
·       Gratuity for JAFZA employees
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January 27, 2020

GDRFA encourage public to Report illegal workers



Mix reactions came after the GDRFA senior officer encouraged public to report illegal domestic workers in UAE. Dh10,000 of compensation also announced for those who report absconding maids to authorities.
Many expats are not happy as they criticize employer’s behavior with workers which resulting runaway and other illegal cases.

AMER GDRFA:

Members of the public are being encouraged to immediately report illegal workers who approach them for a job said Major-General Mohammad Al MERRI, the Director General of The Residency and Foreigners Affairs Department in Dubai.



Major General Mohammad Al Amerri:
"If any absconding maid or worker wants to work illegally for you or someone you know, you should immediately and quietly contact the Amer service on 8005111 who will come to your home or work place to catch them without any trouble or noise”.

10,000 AED Reward:
As covered by Gulf News and other news websites, people in Dubai were encouraged to report their absconding maids to the authorities as they can be rewarded with 10,000 AED of compensation if the maid is found to be working for a different employer, an official said.

The compensation is applicable if maid found working with another employer.

Fine for hiring illegal workers:

People hiring maids who have absconded from their original employers will face a fine of 50,000 AED while hiring an illegal worker or maid will incur a 100,000 AED fine and a jail term.

Major General Al Merri said: “His department was conducting a survey of maids who had worked legally for families in Dubai for many years to find out how they had managed to stay with the same family for such a long time.

He more added: "I have noticed that domestic helpers from the Philippines are the main ones who work for the same family for many years".

Who are illegal workers?

Expats living or working in UAE without valid visas or those who overstay from long period will be count as illegal workers.

Who are absconders in UAE?

If the expat worker runaway from their sponsors, employers or companies without cancellation of visa, it will be considered as absconding from the job and the employer, company or sponsor will have the right to terminate employee and put absconding case against them.

People with absconding case cannot work in UAE until they clear themselves in immigration.

domestic worker law in uae

As we stated above about expats complaints that many people run away because their employers do not follow domestic labour law such as working hours, rest etc and they believe if employers hiring housemaids and other domestic helpers start following law and rules, there will be no violations.
    
Meanwhile, as part of the GDRFA goal to follow up domestic helper issues, Al Merri held a meeting on Monday with all helpers from the department.

Mr AL MERRI said "This is the second meeting we have organized with our domestic helpers at the department in order to encourage them to give their best, we are here to listen to them and to listen to their issues and problems, we have to appreciate their work and efforts,"

In-order to protect domestic workers in UAE, we urged them to know more about their rights, contract terms, working hours as per UAE domestic labour law and share it as much as they can so everyone know their rights.


Read: Domestic Worker Rights in UAE

GDRFA Dubai encouraged residents to contact Amer Dubai and report illegal workers and absconders by dialing the toll free 8005111 after which the amer center Dubai will handle the case. This toll free number can also be used by domestic workers to register complaints against their employers.
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