Stay with me while I walk you through these websites and their needs for you as an African Living in UAE and Dubai.
- Official UAE Government websites - Yes. You will have to check for all UAE government websites to get good information more than hearsay. Don't depend on whatever you hear from outside since most of them are just noise sense. But rather channel all your inquiries to government websites like; Mohre, Mofaic, TAMM, and others. A search online for the term "UAE official government websites " will give so much information in its regards.
- Khaleej Times - One of the most trusted news sites in the UAE is the Khaleej Times. This websites shares not only first-hand news but also has a platform where some work issues cases that are sent to court are discussed there for your reference. So in case you found yourself in the same position you will know how to go by it without hiring an attorney.
- Indeed - Another useful website for job seekers. Indeed has a wide range of jobs. The website is a well-established one that requires minimal know in surfing to use. As long as you can read and write you can get along with this website. It contains vast job categories. It loads faster and also has the indeed app if you are not a fan of using websites. This job search website helped me to get to know what kind of job is in high demand in UAE. This was the time I wanted to change jobs.
- Dubizzle - This one is for those of us who are business-minded. When you want to make a side hustle by dealing in used goods. Then is website is a great avenue for you. It's a classified website like OLX, Tonaton, and others. When you have any kind of new or second-hand product you can advertise it there to get it sold. So for business-minded like us, we will buy items like laptops, phones, etc and send them to our home country to sell at higher prices. The margin is what we keep as profit and it's a very cool business strategy you can also adopt.
- Lastly is Youtube - Everybody loves music. There is a saying that all work and no play make Jack a dull boy. I chose Youtube for two reasons. One is making money from there and the other is serving as your source of entertainment. If you are able to make great content on Youtube, it could be paying more than your day job. If you want to know how to contact me directly. Also, you will need to keep in a good mood for work. Therefore getting a source of entertainment is very necessary. The Youtube website also got you covered in that aspect.
With all being said, there are also petty websites that you will need to search on google to get you were about when you enter UAE or Dubai. UAE or Dubai is very digitalized. So for anything that bothers you just get online. Get the right information and take a step. You will surely make it safely. Also, where you need to go in person do so. Public buses are very cheap and clean. Make use of them rather than taxis. You will thank me later.
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