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Time to remit now? Rupee, peso steadies in UAE

Quick look at current exchange rates - as of October 17 - against the UAE dirham

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Planning on remitting Indian rupee, Pakistan rupee or Philippine peso? Here’s how you can take advantage of remittance-beneficial rates and when.

Mum of two wins UAE Lottery, to see kids after 8 years

How four lucky numbers in Dh100m UAE Lottery will help her finally take dream trip home

Marjorisa Quizon Benedicto

Filipino community joins Dubai Police awareness forum

Event highlights smart services, public safety, and stronger community cooperation

The forum introduced attendees to Dubai Police’s digital and community services, including the Dubai Police Smart App, official website, and eCrimeHub platform, which helps raise awareness about online scams and cybercrime.

Filipino workers in Gulf to get first raise in 20 years

Starting October 22, their minimum monthly salary will rise from $400 to $500

New wage aims to restore value lost to inflation over two decades (Picture used for illustrative purposes)

7.4 quake hits Philippines; 2 dead, evacuations ordered

Tsunami alert lifted for Philippines, Palau, Indonesia after quake

Philippine seismologists say an offshore earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 has hit off a southern province 7.6-magnitude earth. A tsunami warning has been raised in the area.

Dirham strength gives UAE remitters more value home

Quick look at current exchange rates - as of October 9 - against the UAE dirham

File photo of currency exchange. Asian currency dip boosts remittance returns for UAE workers.

Weak rupee, stronger peso affect UAE expat remittances

Quick look at current exchange rates - as of October 8 - against the UAE dirham

Weak rupee, stronger peso affect UAE expat remittances

Remit now? UAE expats gain on weaker rupee, peso

Quick look at current exchange rates - as of October 6 - against the UAE dirham

When it comes to sending money back home, it is vital to know whether it is currently an ideal time to remit. Picture used for illustrative purposes.

Maynilad eyes $437 million in biggest IPO since 2021

Maynilad’s share sale could be the Philippines’ largest listing in four years

Maynilad aims to raise $437 million in what could be the Philippines’ largest IPO since 2021

New visa to work remotely from Philippines, check costs

Manila welcomes remote professionals with new visa offering two-year tax-free stay

Manila skyline: For illustrative purposes only.

Filipina mom wins Dh100K Big Ticket post family tragedy

Alejandra Pura Fodra to bring her son and 80-year-old mother to Abu Dhabi

UAE: Filipina mom wins Dh100K Big Ticket, reunites family after son’s tragic death

Best time to remit? Exchange rates for Rupee, Peso

Quick look at current exchange rates - as of October 3 - against the UAE dirham

When it comes to sending money back home, it is vital to know whether it is currently an ideal time to remit.

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