Islamabad, Sep 28: UAE 29 Guidelines Issued for Pakistani Residents and Tourists. A video advise released by Pakistani missions urges job seekers, travelers arriving on visit visas, and Pakistani expats in the UAE to become familiar with and adhere to local rules and regulations.
Hussain Muhammad, Consul-General of the Pakistan Consulate in Dubai, stated, “The goal of this video is to guide Pakistanis in the UAE and those coming here to understand the local laws, as well as their rights and responsibilities, to avoid any legal issues.”
The notice threatened legal action, which may include jail time, fines, or even deportation, for breaking local laws. It further clarified that visas from other emirates, like Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, can be verified through the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security, but visas issued to Pakistani nationals for Dubai can be verified through the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs-Dubai (GDRFA).
It is highly recommended that job searchers confirm their prospective employers using proper government channels. They can get help from the Pakistani Consulate-General in Dubai or the Pakistani Embassy in Abu Dhabi if they have any questions.
Through the Ministry of Human tools and Emiratization (Mohre) website, where candidates can use email or chat services, the advise also gave tools for learning about labor regulations.Applications can contact Amer Centers for immigration and visa-related questions, and Tasheel Centers for labor-related questions.
If there is a crime or disagreement, people are advised to notify the police right once. It is necessary to notify Mohre of workplace breaches within a year following the cancellation of the work permit.
The film also emphasized the significance of maintaining readily available medical records, copies of current work contracts, valid passports and visas, financial data, and employer information. In case of an emergency, these documents should be distributed to close relatives in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates.
When transferring money between the UAE and Pakistan, expatriates are recommended to use legitimate channels and to take security measures to safeguard their email accounts, SIM cards, passports, ID cards, and Emirates IDs.
The advice advised getting life and health insurance in both countries and emphasized the dangers of credit card fraud and internet banking.Furthermore, it was recommended that all Pakistani workers obtain Involuntary Loss of Employment (ILOE) insurance in the United Arab Emirates in case of job loss.
“We, the Pakistanis living abroad in the UAE, speak for our nation. Respecting the rules of the place we are visiting not only looks good on us but also enhances Pakistan’s reputation, the consul-general stated.
With millions more coming each year, Pakistanis make up the second-largest expat population in the UAE with about 1.7 million living there; hence, everyone should abide by these rules:
Share no content that could insult someone’s religious beliefs.
Please refrain from uploading or sharing any obscene, immoral, or human trafficking-related materials.
Posting anything critical of the policy of other nations is discouraged.
Refrain from taking part in demonstrations or publishing offensive content online.
Share no one else’s images or movies without permission.
Avoid taking pictures in delicate places.
Be mindful of other people’s privacy and refrain from disseminating untrue or rumors.
Safeguard private data such as ATM PINs, passwords, and OTPs.
Don’t work while on a visitation or tourism visa.
Pay attention to postdated checks and make sure you don’t sign blank checks or documents.
Since international driver’s licenses are only valid for non-residents, abide by all traffic laws.
Steer clear of drugs that contain illegal chemicals and narcotics.
It is against the law to raise money for unregistered charity.
Robbery, smuggling, and terrorism are examples of serious crimes that have harsh punishments.
The Pakistani Embassy’s Community Welfare Attaché in Abu Dhabi, Sami Ullah Khan, urged viewers to show the film to their friends and family, particularly those who are residing in or visiting the United Arab Emirates.
