MANILA, Philippines – One hundred twenty Filipinos face deportation after they were arrested and detained for illegally working in Dubai, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said yesterday.
The Philippine consulate general in Dubai reported to the DFA that it is currently assisting some 120 Filipinos held on July 6 at the Al Awir Detention Center in Dubai.
Philippine Consul General to Dubai Benito Valeriano said that consulate officials are currently investigating the incident and closely coordinating with the Dubai police and immigration authorities.
Citing a report of the consulate general, the DFA said those found illegally working in Dubai will be brought to the Emirates where the original visas were obtained. Deportation procedures follow.
However, those who can present proof that they have permission to work from their respective sponsors and from the Ministry of Labor will be released.
Under United Arab Emirates labor laws, holders of employment visa from other sponsors are not allowed to work part time for any event unless permitted by the sponsor. Visit visa holders are not allowed to work there.
The Filipinos attempted to work as part-time service crew in Dubai Mall and then at the Dubai World Trade Center and at Al Ghurair. They were on board three buses, which were supposed to bring them to the event, when Dubai authorities apprehended them.
The DFA warned Filipinos who have intentions to go to Dubai to work but are carrying tourist/visit visas that the Dubai Immigration is regularly on the look out for foreigners working without the necessary permit. Those who will be arrested will be deported immediately and banned from entering UAE by immigration authorities. –Pia Lee-Brago (The Philippine Star)
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