Filipino Stereotypes in UAE - The Shocking Truth? | Keith Pereña | Ep 39

Karak with Mahreen

In this episode, Keith Pereña, a Filipino journalist in the UAE, shares his inspiring journey from selling pens at trade shows to interviewing top personalities like Olympic medalists and Miss Universe. Keith talks about his family’s move to Dubai, Work life in the UAE, Linguistic racism, Filipino expats in the UAE, Similarities between Emirati and Filipino culture, and the challenges expats face. He also touches on media’s role in connecting cultures and navigating his identity while working at top publications. Grab your Karak and join the conversation!

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