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Posts Tagged ‘women’
Being a resident in the UAE means you have a sponsor and if you are a wife you are more than likely sponsored by your husband.
On your visa you will see the words “HOUSEWIFE/NOT ALLOWED TO WORK.” You are of course allowed to work but only after you obtain a NOC (No Objection Certificate) from your husband stating that he will allow you to work. When you do eventually find a job the company hiring you has to then apply for a labour card for you – you cannot work for them legally without this. .
If you are working without a labour card both you and the company can get fined and you could face imprisonment and/or deportation if caught. Should there be any dispute between you and your employer you will not be able to submit a complaint to the labour courts as you are working illegally. Read more
The Ignite fitness & wellness PINK IS PUNK campaign is back, bigger than ever, better than ever and ready to raise funds and support for the Safe & Sound Breast Cancer awareness campaign.
We’re planning a series of cool events to keep you active and entertained whilst supporting this fantastic cause and it all kicks off with the IGNITE SWIM:RUN at Anantara Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa.
For all IGNITE Pink is Punk event details 2014 Read more
The traditional black and white colour that the UAE Nationals wear is not a look of religion, but is about modesty and cultural influences. When an Emirati woman leaves her home, she covers herself with a long black cloak called an “abaya” which is paired with a headscarf called a “sheyla.” A woman should only be seen uncovered by men ineligible to marry her, and therefore does not need to cover in front of her father, father in law, grandfather, brothers, nephews, sons, grandsons and uncles. Read more
