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20 Things You Must Know As A Nigerian Before Heading To The UAE. by Ruben225571(m): 8:40am On Oct 22, 2021
1. UAE visa is cheap but the country is expensive and with so much Competition .

2. There is so much bad Image for Nigerian in UAE so you must be willing to do more of good conduct to enable you stand out.

3. UAE is not a country you come to with $100 BTA, the moment you drop from the airplane to the moment you receive your first salary is a whole lot of spending, so be prepared

4. 99% of the Jobs your agent promised you from Nigeria is not true, he may also be on overstay and doesn't care if you join him/her.

5. Free accomodation is scarce in UAE, dont get angry when your friend or relative refuses to accommodate you, if you Intend to share with them, always agree properly, don't assume.

6. Your prospective employer has a different culture from you, always calm down to observe.

7. UAE has labour laws, get someone who knows to explain to you, don't act on information you gather online.

8. If you are a skilled worker, eg mechanic, mason, electrician, tiler etc, it's easier for you to get a job than he who comes with a master's degree in philosophy or business admin etc.

9. Always be sure you want a job before you take it , don't sign a job contract and abandon it mid-way, it may be the beginning of your predicament.

10. For those who get promises of visa and ticket to pay back when you get to UAE, there is a 99% chance that you are been exported for prostitution, in UAE prostitution is a CRIME and doesn't give you as much money as it does in Europe , so think twice when you get such offers.

11. If your main business is yahoo, no need to come except you have already made it big in Nigeria and you need a good environment where you can invest your money and have a good life.

12. Don't pay anyone hundreds of thousands of Naira to get a UAE visa with a promise of big job, if you have millions and must come to Dubai, get a one month visa and do a residence permit on arrival if you don't get a desired job.

13. Those who have a personal residence permit tend to get higher paying jobs than those who come with tourist visas and are on company residence permit.

14. You cannot rob a bank, do cultism etc and go free in UAE, there are cameras everywhere and the boarders are tight.

15. Once your visa expires, you loose all your legality and begin to pay overstay fines, avoid it if you can.

16. Shouting, fighting, protesting, illegal gathering, unauthorised photography, cultism are all prohibited in UAE, it will get you into trouble.

17. Not all businesses in UAE are doing well, some Pakistanis, Indians, Filipinos, Arabs etc you call Arbab/ sponsors are also struggling, they set up a company and employ you, they can mess up your stay if they can't proceed with your residence permit.

18. When a company employs you, size them up, evaluate their operations and check well if they are capable of paying salaries and issuing a residence permit, let me explain further; a new coffee shop in Umm Al Quain that employs 6 of you at same time and does not have enough customers may disappoint you, use your brain to avoid crying at last.

19. Starting a business for Nigerians is not as difficult as you hear, that's if you have the money, seek information.

20. UAE is not easy, guys work hard here, really hard.

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Re: 20 Things You Must Know As A Nigerian Before Heading To The UAE. by richmondefosa(m): 9:53am On Oct 22, 2021
grin
Re: 20 Things You Must Know As A Nigerian Before Heading To The UAE. by uthlaw: 2:21am On Oct 24, 2021
richmondefosa:
grin
UAE ke....if it is not
Canada
USA
Australia
UK
Germany
France
I stay in my father's land!

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Re: 20 Things You Must Know As A Nigerian Before Heading To The UAE. by idu1(m): 4:03am On Oct 24, 2021
uthlaw:
UAE ke....if it is not
Canada
USA
Australia
UK
Germany
France
I stay in my father's land!
I dey tell you my brother

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Re: 20 Things You Must Know As A Nigerian Before Heading To The UAE. by jpride(m): 8:09am On Nov 10, 2021
Ruben225571:
1. UAE visa is cheap but the country is expensive and with so much Competition .

2. There is so much bad Image for Nigerian in UAE so you must be willing to do more of good conduct to enable you stand out.

3. UAE is not a country you come to with $100 BTA, the moment you drop from the airplane to the moment you receive your first salary is a whole lot of spending, so be prepared

4. 99% of the Jobs your agent promised you from Nigeria is not true, he may also be on overstay and doesn't care if you join him/her.

5. Free accomodation is scarce in UAE, dont get angry when your friend or relative refuses to accommodate you, if you Intend to share with them, always agree properly, don't assume.

6. Your prospective employer has a different culture from you, always calm down to observe.

7. UAE has labour laws, get someone who knows to explain to you, don't act on information you gather online.

8. If you are a skilled worker, eg mechanic, mason, electrician, tiler etc, it's easier for you to get a job than he who comes with a master's degree in philosophy or business admin etc.

9. Always be sure you want a job before you take it , don't sign a job contract and abandon it mid-way, it may be the beginning of your predicament.

10. For those who get promises of visa and ticket to pay back when you get to UAE, there is a 99% chance that you are been exported for prostitution, in UAE prostitution is a CRIME and doesn't give you as much money as it does in Europe , so think twice when you get such offers.

11. If your main business is yahoo, no need to come except you have already made it big in Nigeria and you need a good environment where you can invest your money and have a good life.

12. Don't pay anyone hundreds of thousands of Naira to get a UAE visa with a promise of big job, if you have millions and must come to Dubai, get a one month visa and do a residence permit on arrival if you don't get a desired job.

13. Those who have a personal residence permit tend to get higher paying jobs than those who come with tourist visas and are on company residence permit.

14. You cannot rob a bank, do cultism etc and go free in UAE, there are cameras everywhere and the boarders are tight.

15. Once your visa expires, you loose all your legality and begin to pay overstay fines, avoid it if you can.

16. Shouting, fighting, protesting, illegal gathering, unauthorised photography, cultism are all prohibited in UAE, it will get you into trouble.

17. Not all businesses in UAE are doing well, some Pakistanis, Indians, Filipinos, Arabs etc you call Arbab/ sponsors are also struggling, they set up a company and employ you, they can mess up your stay if they can't proceed with your residence permit.

18. When a company employs you, size them up, evaluate their operations and check well if they are capable of paying salaries and issuing a residence permit, let me explain further; a new coffee shop in Umm Al Quain that employs 6 of you at same time and does not have enough customers may disappoint you, use your brain to avoid crying at last.

19. Starting a business for Nigerians is not as difficult as you hear, that's if you have the money, seek information.

20. UAE is not easy, guys work hard here, really hard.
Please can we talk?

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Re: 20 Things You Must Know As A Nigerian Before Heading To The UAE. by wealthtrak: 11:53pm On Dec 06, 2021
Ruben225571:
1. UAE visa is cheap but the country is expensive and with so much Competition .

2. There is so much bad Image for Nigerian in UAE so you must be willing to do more of good conduct to enable you stand out.

3. UAE is not a country you come to with $100 BTA, the moment you drop from the airplane to the moment you receive your first salary is a whole lot of spending, so be prepared

4. 99% of the Jobs your agent promised you from Nigeria is not true, he may also be on overstay and doesn't care if you join him/her.

5. Free accomodation is scarce in UAE, dont get angry when your friend or relative refuses to accommodate you, if you Intend to share with them, always agree properly, don't assume.

6. Your prospective employer has a different culture from you, always calm down to observe.

7. UAE has labour laws, get someone who knows to explain to you, don't act on information you gather online.

8. If you are a skilled worker, eg mechanic, mason, electrician, tiler etc, it's easier for you to get a job than he who comes with a master's degree in philosophy or business admin etc.

9. Always be sure you want a job before you take it , don't sign a job contract and abandon it mid-way, it may be the beginning of your predicament.

10. For those who get promises of visa and ticket to pay back when you get to UAE, there is a 99% chance that you are been exported for prostitution, in UAE prostitution is a CRIME and doesn't give you as much money as it does in Europe , so think twice when you get such offers.

11. If your main business is yahoo, no need to come except you have already made it big in Nigeria and you need a good environment where you can invest your money and have a good life.

12. Don't pay anyone hundreds of thousands of Naira to get a UAE visa with a promise of big job, if you have millions and must come to Dubai, get a one month visa and do a residence permit on arrival if you don't get a desired job.

13. Those who have a personal residence permit tend to get higher paying jobs than those who come with tourist visas and are on company residence permit.

14. You cannot rob a bank, do cultism etc and go free in UAE, there are cameras everywhere and the boarders are tight.

15. Once your visa expires, you loose all your legality and begin to pay overstay fines, avoid it if you can.

16. Shouting, fighting, protesting, illegal gathering, unauthorised photography, cultism are all prohibited in UAE, it will get you into trouble.

17. Not all businesses in UAE are doing well, some Pakistanis, Indians, Filipinos, Arabs etc you call Arbab/ sponsors are also struggling, they set up a company and employ you, they can mess up your stay if they can't proceed with your residence permit.

18. When a company employs you, size them up, evaluate their operations and check well if they are capable of paying salaries and issuing a residence permit, let me explain further; a new coffee shop in Umm Al Quain that employs 6 of you at same time and does not have enough customers may disappoint you, use your brain to avoid crying at last.

19. Starting a business for Nigerians is not as difficult as you hear, that's if you have the money, seek information.

20. UAE is not easy, guys work hard here, really hard.
Re: 20 Things You Must Know As A Nigerian Before Heading To The UAE. by God1000(m): 8:23am On Dec 07, 2021
It's not all peachy out there, say no to desperation, who will build this country if we all leave?

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Re: 20 Things You Must Know As A Nigerian Before Heading To The UAE. by McOluOmo: 8:23am On Dec 07, 2021
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Make we relate







Guys wey no get girlfriend get peace of mind

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Re: 20 Things You Must Know As A Nigerian Before Heading To The UAE. by yuzjet(m): 8:24am On Dec 07, 2021
Hmm
Re: 20 Things You Must Know As A Nigerian Before Heading To The UAE. by Aremwayne: 8:24am On Dec 07, 2021
Still better than Nigeria

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Re: 20 Things You Must Know As A Nigerian Before Heading To The UAE. by Thanos5555: 8:25am On Dec 07, 2021
shocked
Re: 20 Things You Must Know As A Nigerian Before Heading To The UAE. by paskal16: 8:26am On Dec 07, 2021
Hmm
Re: 20 Things You Must Know As A Nigerian Before Heading To The UAE. by Kriely(m): 8:26am On Dec 07, 2021
UAE stupidly overrated

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Re: 20 Things You Must Know As A Nigerian Before Heading To The UAE. by SoapQueen(f): 8:27am On Dec 07, 2021
Someone I was once close to said all of this and he was very factual. Op, you didn't lie at all. Everything you've said is apt from the information I gathered from that person.

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Re: 20 Things You Must Know As A Nigerian Before Heading To The UAE. by CocoaOla: 8:27am On Dec 07, 2021
Ruben225571:
1. UAE visa is cheap but the country is expensive and with so much Competition .

2. There is so much bad Image for Nigerian in UAE so you must be willing to do more of good conduct to enable you stand out.

3. UAE is not a country you come to with $100 BTA, the moment you drop from the airplane to the moment you receive your first salary is a whole lot of spending, so be prepared

4. 99% of the Jobs your agent promised you from Nigeria is not true, he may also be on overstay and doesn't care if you join him/her.

5. Free accomodation is scarce in UAE, dont get angry when your friend or relative refuses to accommodate you, if you Intend to share with them, always agree properly, don't assume.

6. Your prospective employer has a different culture from you, always calm down to observe.

7. UAE has labour laws, get someone who knows to explain to you, don't act on information you gather online.

8. If you are a skilled worker, eg mechanic, mason, electrician, tiler etc, it's easier for you to get a job than he who comes with a master's degree in philosophy or business admin etc.

9. Always be sure you want a job before you take it , don't sign a job contract and abandon it mid-way, it may be the beginning of your predicament.

10. For those who get promises of visa and ticket to pay back when you get to UAE, there is a 99% chance that you are been exported for prostitution, in UAE prostitution is a CRIME and doesn't give you as much money as it does in Europe , so think twice when you get such offers.

11. If your main business is yahoo, no need to come except you have already made it big in Nigeria and you need a good environment where you can invest your money and have a good life.

12. Don't pay anyone hundreds of thousands of Naira to get a UAE visa with a promise of big job, if you have millions and must come to Dubai, get a one month visa and do a residence permit on arrival if you don't get a desired job.

13. Those who have a personal residence permit tend to get higher paying jobs than those who come with tourist visas and are on company residence permit.

14. You cannot rob a bank, do cultism etc and go free in UAE, there are cameras everywhere and the boarders are tight.

15. Once your visa expires, you loose all your legality and begin to pay overstay fines, avoid it if you can.

16. Shouting, fighting, protesting, illegal gathering, unauthorised photography, cultism are all prohibited in UAE, it will get you into trouble.

17. Not all businesses in UAE are doing well, some Pakistanis, Indians, Filipinos, Arabs etc you call Arbab/ sponsors are also struggling, they set up a company and employ you, they can mess up your stay if they can't proceed with your residence permit.

18. When a company employs you, size them up, evaluate their operations and check well if they are capable of paying salaries and issuing a residence permit, let me explain further; a new coffee shop in Umm Al Quain that employs 6 of you at same time and does not have enough customers may disappoint you, use your brain to avoid crying at last.

19. Starting a business for Nigerians is not as difficult as you hear, that's if you have the money, seek information.

20. UAE is not easy, guys work hard here, really hard.

At least better than Nigeria

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Re: 20 Things You Must Know As A Nigerian Before Heading To The UAE. by tuna85: 8:27am On Dec 07, 2021
Ruben225571:
1. UAE visa is cheap but the country is expensive and with so much Competition .

2. There is so much bad Image for Nigerian in UAE so you must be willing to do more of good conduct to enable you stand out.

3. UAE is not a country you come to with $100 BTA, the moment you drop from the airplane to the moment you receive your first salary is a whole lot of spending, so be prepared

4. 99% of the Jobs your agent promised you from Nigeria is not true, he may also be on overstay and doesn't care if you join him/her.

5. Free accomodation is scarce in UAE, dont get angry when your friend or relative refuses to accommodate you, if you Intend to share with them, always agree properly, don't assume.

6. Your prospective employer has a different culture from you, always calm down to observe.

7. UAE has labour laws, get someone who knows to explain to you, don't act on information you gather online.

8. If you are a skilled worker, eg mechanic, mason, electrician, tiler etc, it's easier for you to get a job than he who comes with a master's degree in philosophy or business admin etc.

9. Always be sure you want a job before you take it , don't sign a job contract and abandon it mid-way, it may be the beginning of your predicament.

10. For those who get promises of visa and ticket to pay back when you get to UAE, there is a 99% chance that you are been exported for prostitution, in UAE prostitution is a CRIME and doesn't give you as much money as it does in Europe , so think twice when you get such offers.

11. If your main business is yahoo, no need to come except you have already made it big in Nigeria and you need a good environment where you can invest your money and have a good life.

12. Don't pay anyone hundreds of thousands of Naira to get a UAE visa with a promise of big job, if you have millions and must come to Dubai, get a one month visa and do a residence permit on arrival if you don't get a desired job.

13. Those who have a personal residence permit tend to get higher paying jobs than those who come with tourist visas and are on company residence permit.

14. You cannot rob a bank, do cultism etc and go free in UAE, there are cameras everywhere and the boarders are tight.

15. Once your visa expires, you loose all your legality and begin to pay overstay fines, avoid it if you can.

16. Shouting, fighting, protesting, illegal gathering, unauthorised photography, cultism are all prohibited in UAE, it will get you into trouble.

17. Not all businesses in UAE are doing well, some Pakistanis, Indians, Filipinos, Arabs etc you call Arbab/ sponsors are also struggling, they set up a company and employ you, they can mess up your stay if they can't proceed with your residence permit.

18. When a company employs you, size them up, evaluate their operations and check well if they are capable of paying salaries and issuing a residence permit, let me explain further; a new coffee shop in Umm Al Quain that employs 6 of you at same time and does not have enough customers may disappoint you, use your brain to avoid crying at last.

19. Starting a business for Nigerians is not as difficult as you hear, that's if you have the money, seek information.

20. UAE is not easy, guys work hard here, really hard.

Thanks Boss
Re: 20 Things You Must Know As A Nigerian Before Heading To The UAE. by toprealman: 8:28am On Dec 07, 2021
uthlaw:
UAE ke....if it is not
Canada
USA
Australia
UK
Germany
France
I stay in my father's land!
Nigerians and ignorance..... nobody is forcing you to go anywhere bro. Only the informed apply the principles of the game of checkers to land to their dream destination. The uninformed continue to dream.

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Re: 20 Things You Must Know As A Nigerian Before Heading To The UAE. by Sheriman(m): 8:28am On Dec 07, 2021
UAE to me is a Pro Max Lagos. So nothing special going there to live and work unless you have make your full loaded cash elsewhere and you really want to enjoy it there.

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Re: 20 Things You Must Know As A Nigerian Before Heading To The UAE. by remiun(m): 8:28am On Dec 07, 2021
informative
Re: 20 Things You Must Know As A Nigerian Before Heading To The UAE. by femifezzy(m): 8:30am On Dec 07, 2021
vital information!

thanks op
Re: 20 Things You Must Know As A Nigerian Before Heading To The UAE. by Mrbenny001: 8:31am On Dec 07, 2021
I'm a Veterinary Doctor.. please anyone that knows how to get to Australia.. pls help a brother.

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Re: 20 Things You Must Know As A Nigerian Before Heading To The UAE. by Osiris12: 8:31am On Dec 07, 2021
UAE is not a good place to visit

Can’t find myself in the land of potential terrorist, bandits and peadophiles


To the guy below me.
There’s no dignity in begging. Use that phone wey dey ur hand do better thing jor

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Re: 20 Things You Must Know As A Nigerian Before Heading To The UAE. by Timmybr: 8:32am On Dec 07, 2021
Other funny things you need to know about UAE
- Dubai is India Colony, majority are Indians. Dubai is just a mini Mumbai.
- Indians controls Dubai's economy. More than 80% employers are Indians
- Majority of restaurants are operated by male Indians
- You can buy food, and ask for extra food without being charged for the extra food taken
- 70% of Dubai is Shopping Malls and restaurants
- You can fart inside shopping mall freely, and nobody will know because of fragrance from perfumes and food at every angle.
- You don't need spray perfume when going to the mall, because they will be praying you free to attract your patronage.
- You can wear 1 cloths as many times as you want, because cloth doesn't get dirty easily in Dubai
- You don't need to greet anyone either within the building or the transit because no one will answer you.
- Malaria fever is declared as emergency in UAE, you will be treated under emergency protocol, and is 80% free

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Re: 20 Things You Must Know As A Nigerian Before Heading To The UAE. by Bobloco: 8:32am On Dec 07, 2021
But to the Japa geng

Anywhere is better than Nigeria
Re: 20 Things You Must Know As A Nigerian Before Heading To The UAE. by Beedude(m): 8:33am On Dec 07, 2021
MrLamip:
This information is quite timely as I was considering the prospects of moving there.
Just stay in Nigeria and use your money for something else

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Re: 20 Things You Must Know As A Nigerian Before Heading To The UAE. by moscobabs(m): 8:33am On Dec 07, 2021
MrLamip:
This information is quite timely as I was considering the prospects of moving there.

Bro, Nigeria is better.

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Re: 20 Things You Must Know As A Nigerian Before Heading To The UAE. by uthlaw: 8:33am On Dec 07, 2021
toprealman:

Nigerians and ignorance..... nobody is forcing you to go anywhere bro. Only the informed apply the principles of the game of checkers to land to their dream destination. The uninformed continue to dream.
check well,who is the ignorance here...if you like go to Lesotho, that not my business... Wherever I decide to go shouldn't be ur business!

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Re: 20 Things You Must Know As A Nigerian Before Heading To The UAE. by Opexzy: 8:34am On Dec 07, 2021
toprealman:

Nigerians and ignorance..... nobody is forcing you to go anywhere bro. Only the informed apply the principles of the game of checkers to land to their dream destination. The uninformed continue to dream.

You are the uninformed here... Leave him to his personal opinion and stick to yours..

When has it become a crime to have options and opinions that are different from YOURS
Nigerians na wa for una.

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Re: 20 Things You Must Know As A Nigerian Before Heading To The UAE. by stamapro(m): 8:35am On Dec 07, 2021
That's a society that is organized, you can't just enter there without a plan. Desert turned city of attraction. Una try

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