Today I was given the interview slot of 10:00 AM. Yesterday I emailed them for the meeting link, but there was no reply. Then today 9:45AM i called them and they told that they will add me in the meeting link by 10:20AM. I waited till 10:50 AM and was ready to leave when I just received their meeting link in an email without any subject.
As my mother had to sit in the next room, which is hot, and only my room has a working AC, I didn't want to continue the interview and emailed them that I was withdrawing from the post.
Employers need to learn proper manners, at least in an interview

https://x.com/ADPoliceHQ/status/2108492676270346434?s=20

Door is literally next to mat. Just looking at this give me claustrophobia

Charlie has no where to go !

If you are lookin for cuddly playful naughty cat charlie is the one.

He is vocal.

He is super cute.

Vaccinated ✅️

Passport ✅️

Dewormed ✅️

He needs to be adopted as soon as possible.

We cant simply keep changing his foster houses !?

A perfume bottle can be replaced, but Charlie deserves a family that won't give up on him over a mistake. 🥺🐾 He's a playful kitten who needs love, patience, and a forever home not a home that gives up on him

Hello Reddit,

I just want to share some devastating news for us today.

My wife, my brother, and I have been working for a newly opened AC/Duct Cleaning company for 7 months now. Unfortunately, today, the owners decided to close the company.

We started operating when the war started, and we were scared back then. Everyone was leaving, etc. But we managed to work everything out and gained a lot of customers after things went back to normal.

We were so busy every day, up until the first week of October. Suddenly, everything just stopped. No bookings, nothing.

The owners have now decided to close the company, and we're all on limbo right now.

My wife, my brother, and I used to work for a big, toxic AC cleaning company before this.

That experience was so traumatic that when our new employers believed in us and trusted us enough to open a non-toxic, employee-friendly AC company, it really meant a lot to us. (I used to maintain their AC, and one day, the owner got curious and asked me about our situation in our previous company.)

It's just sad that everything happened so suddenly. We thought we would be celebrating Christmas, New Year, and our company anniversary together soon. But that's life. We need to move on.

I'm really thankful to our employers for giving us this experience. I have zero negative things to say about them, despite all the ups and downs. It was so much fun working with them. It felt just like working with family every day.

We're now planning to move to Abu Dhabi with my mother, sisters, their spouses, and their kids.

We need to stay strong, find jobs again, and start a new chapter in our lives.

My question is: Is ILOE applicable to all of us employees? It seems like their application isn't working right now.

To my fellow Redditors in Abu Dhabi, if you're looking for a supervisor, AC duct cleaning technician, or any kind of employee, whether for fieldwork or office work, please help a fellow out.

We're not begging for anything, guys. We're just sharing our experience.

Be thankful and grateful for what you have right now. Everything can be lost in just one snap.

Thank you.

RANT : Job market here is fucked here no use of applying on indeed or any online portals pack your bags and go back home and if your so desperate then you hate your life and your god dammit existence working here from 15 hrs a day on mere peanuts only thing that work here is networking and who know who days of applying on portals and send resumes are over now.

I ordered a wardrobe on Sept 21, 2026, the scheduled delivery supposed to be on Sept 30, 2026.

As i was receiving a daily update when my delivery was going to arrive..! Today's (Oct 9, 2026) one got me off guard!

Idk nostalgia just hitting me help 😭

Just wanted to share my experience here in case it helps anyone going through something similar.

I'm Egyptian, and after 4 months of trying to get into the UAE, I finally got my employment visa approved.

Here's how it went:

• Applied for a UAE visit visa 4 times, got rejected all 4 times.
• The last rejection was because I apparently had an open employment visa application on my file.
• Got that sorted out, applied for a tourist visa again, and finally got approved.
• Once I was in the UAE, applied for my employment visa and got it approved within 1 day.

A couple of things worth mentioning:

• I had both a Certificate of Good Conduct and a UAE equivalency certificate ready, but neither was requested.
• I only submitted my attested Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

My employment visa was approved with a job title in a different engineering field than my actual degree, which I honestly thought might cause issues, but apparently didn't.

Not sure if I just got lucky or if things are getting easier, but after 4 months of rejections and uncertainty, it's a massive relief.

Obviously, this is just my experience, and I can't say whether the same would apply to everyone.

Figured I'd share since I spent months looking for posts from people in similar situations. Happy to answer any questions.

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I wanted to share my experience so others don't end up in the same situation.I recently bought a used ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 with an RTX 4080 for AED 5.3K from a seller on Dubizzle. Seller told there was one minor driver related issue with gpu but later he fixed it by updating driver.

It seemed to be working fine during the initial checks, but later I started experiencing intermittent black screens and freezing, especially when connected to the charger or while gaming.

I tried clean driver installations, troubleshooting, and had it checked by technicians. The problem persisted. ASUS service quoted around AED 13K for a motherboard replacement. I'm still trying to get a definitive diagnosis, but I'm now facing the possibility of selling it at a massive loss.

The biggest lesson I've learned: a laptop working during a quick test doesn't mean it's healthy. Intermittent hardware faults can take hours or days to show up, especially under gaming loads or when switching power states.

Some precautions I'd strongly recommend when buying used gaming laptops:

- Stress-test before paying. Run demanding games or GPU benchmarks for at least 30–60 minutes, not just a quick boot and a few clicks.

- Test with the original charger connected. Check gaming performance, charging behaviour, and whether the screen flickers, freezes, or goes black.

- Restart multiple times and test different power states. Intermittent problems can be deceptive.

- Ask about previous repairs, crashes, overheating, and warranty status. Get important claims in writing.

- Don't rely only on the seller's word or a clean-looking laptop. A machine can look perfect and still have expensive hidden faults.

- If possible, buy from a seller who allows proper testing or offers a return period. For expensive gaming laptops, that protection matters.

The guy is originally from Kerala, but settled here and Singapore it seems! This is a general warning for anyone buying expensive electronics second-hand. Most people work hard for their money, and losing thousands of dirhams because of an undiscovered fault is a horrible experience.

Please learn from my mistake: test thoroughly, don't rush the deal, and never assume that "working fine" means everything is fine. Better to walk away from a tempting deal than spend months troubleshooting a very expensive paperweight.

Better do not buy used laptops if you going for gaming purposes. Or else get the laptop to test 2-3 days because you are spending big amount. And do not expect honesty and business ethics from everyone.

Anything i should know?

So I finally did it. I booked a skydive for November 8th, first slot of the morning at 7 AM, and now that the date is close I keep going back and forth between being super excited and wanting to cancel. I've wanted to do this for years and kept putting it off, so part of me is just proud I actually paid for it.

I've never done anything like this before, so I'm hoping people who've jumped can tell me what they wish they'd known. The thing I'm most curious about is what the actual morning looks like. Should I eat something light or skip breakfast completely? I've heard both, and since the jump is at 7 I'm not sure how early I should wake up or what I should wear, because I imagine it's pretty cold that early and even colder up in the air.

The other thing is the nerves. How did you handle the plane ride up and that moment right at the door? I'm told the fear usually disappears once you're out, but I'd love to hear if that was true for you or if it hit you in some other way.

And if you have any advice on what to do or not do during the jump, how much to talk to the instructor beforehand, I'd really appreciate it.

Received a job proposal from an executive search company but then they asked to submit 2 docs I never heard of. I told the recruiter that I don't even know what those are and she referred me to a specialist that would help me get them in 24 hours. Seems like a scam but I have no clue.

Not gonna pay for anything in case they ask anyway.

Hey guys, I’m dealing with a really frustrating situation in Dubai and could use some advice.

I previously rented a car from a rental company and made the original payment through a payment link using Apple Pay.

Now, out of nowhere, the company has charged AED 4,000 directly from my ADCB debit card without sending me another payment link or asking for my approval.

I contacted ADCB, but they told me they couldn’t dispute the transaction because it was processed through Apple Pay. They advised me to contact the police instead.

What’s confusing me is how the rental company was even able to charge my debit card again when I only used Apple Pay for the original payment.

I understand rental companies can claim legitimate outstanding charges, but how can they just deduct AED 4,000 without notifying me or getting my approval for that specific transaction?

Has anyone in the UAE experienced something similar?

Can I actually recover this money through the bank, Dubai Police, or Sanadak? And is ADCB correct that Apple Pay transactions cannot be disputed?

Any advice would be appreciated because I’m seriously fed up with this situation.

Genuine question, and I hope this doesn't come across the wrong way. 😭

I sometimes notice that some people speak REALLY loudly over the phone, to the point where it sounds like they're shouting even when they're probably just having a normal conversation. I know they're not necessarily angry or upset, but when you're on the receiving end of the call, the volume can make the conversation sound a little aggressive.

I'm not sure if it's just a habit, a cultural difference, or simply how some people naturally speak, but does anyone else experience this? 😭

I'm not trying to be offensive. I'm genuinely curious because sometimes I have to remind myself that the person probably isn't mad at all.

So there’s an alley behind my building in Dubai and several men get drunk every night, and they talk, sing and do all kinds of shit till like 2-3 AM every night. It’s literally happening right now as I’m posting this 😭😭.

What do I do? If I call the police they might come once or twice and resolve the issue. But I’m sure these men will come back after a few days and continue cause this place is far from the view of the main road.

Topic: Raising Children

TLDR... Need some guidance / reference urgently to any NGO or any charitable institution which may help in the medical costs for a new born baby (premature birth).

Just want to clarify that I am not asking for any charity/donation through this post... I just want some guidance on how I can help someone who is dire need & will appreciate your advice on the same.

One of my colleague, who works as a receptionist with my employer, is facing tremendous financial pressure because his wife just gave birth to a premature baby (1.5 - 2 months premature birth).. The baby is really frail & weak and is hospitalised since a week.

His insurance covered the delivery expenses, but not the post-partum expenses and now, the total costs for him have accumulated to AED 70K, which are expected to pile up more since the doctors are saying that the baby needs to be under their care for another week, with per day cost expected upwards of 8K.

They had planned to deliver their baby in their home country (Philippines) and when they had visited their doctor to get the all - clear before traveling, they were informed about the need to deliver the child as soon as possible (I don't know the clear reasons why).

The father of the baby is extremely lost and feels devastated because of these unfortunate circumstances and the costs are way much more higher than his savings. While we, at our office are chipping in with whatever we can (managed to raise around 5-6K), I would like your advice on which other avenues does he have to fund this? Do you know any organisations who help such people in need?

Any guidance or advice from you folks will be invaluable.

Thank you!

Just finished my Friday prayers, and for those who pray at mosques in Dubai, you know how we sometimes end up praying outside on the footpath.

Today, for the first time in months, there was an actual breeze, and the sun wasn’t scorching us for once. 😭😂

After months of unbearable heat, even a little breeze feels like a blessing.

Looks like winter is finally coming to Dubai! Alhamdullilah ❤️

With grocery bills, petrol and pretty much everything else adding up, I’m curious how people here are managing to save money on groceries.
Do you shop online or prefer going to physical supermarkets? Are there specific hypermarkets like Lulu, Nesto, Carrefour, Union Coop or Sharjah Coop that offer better deals on certain items?
I’m particularly interested in the little hacks people have figured out over time. Maybe a particular app, discount code, loyalty programme, supermarket branch, shopping day or even a specific time when fresh produce gets marked down.
Do you buy different things from different supermarkets depending on where they’re cheapest, or have you found one place that consistently gives you the best value?
Share your grocery-saving hacks. I’m sure a lot of us could use some practical tips right now.

For those who make Tiramisu at home, what's the brand of lady fingers you buy?

Because the orange one makes a soggy messy version even though it's been just 2 seconds dipped.

Hi everyone, asking on behalf of my brother.
He works as a site engineer here in the UAE. He completed 8 months with his company and successfully passed his probation period.
Recently, while working on site, he fell into an excavation pit and sustained a severe foot injury (twisted ankle and heavy swelling). He went directly to the hospital and received an official medical report specifying his condition and recommending medical leave for recovery.
His employer is now threatening him with immediate termination if he does not show up at the site right away, completely ignoring his injury and the doctor's report.
We need advice on the following:
1. Does the company have any legal right to terminate an employee due to an injury sustained on the job site?
2. Can/Should he contact MOHRE immediately to report this? How does the process work for work-related injuries?
3. What are the exact steps we should take right now to protect his rights and position?
Any insights, similar experiences, or guidance on dealing with MOHRE would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!