For over 15 years, Josie Conlu has been at the forefront of serving the Filipino and wider expatriate communities in Dubai, earning recognition as the community’s most familiar and influential personality. Known for her warmth, generosity, and infectious positivity, she is also an award-winning personality, a dedicated youth mentor, and an advocate for SMEs, empowering individuals and communities to grow, thrive, and contribute meaningfully.
Through her current flagship platform, Love Josie, Josie connects communities, fosters engagement, and celebrates Filipino culture across the UAE. The platform has become a trusted hub for information, inspiration, and connection, offering guidance and support to families, workers, and youth alike.
Ms. Josie Conlu, with the Emirates Loves Team, during the Kalayaan 2024 Celebrations.
During her pioneering work as Project Manager for Emirates Loves under the Dubai Government Media Office, Josie helped build these into formidable community platforms with a 14-country reach and over 10 million followers, creating spaces for engagement, cultural dialogue, and authentic community connection. Her work demonstrated a keen ability to mobilize communities, foster meaningful relationships, and deliver initiatives at scale.
Ms. Josie Conlu, whose work bridges cultures through community initiatives together with Infinite Communities, and under Emirates Loves Management, with H.E. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Tolerance and Co-Existence.
Through her partners Infinite Communities, The Filipino Channel, and Emirates Loves Philippines, Josie organizes landmark events that have become cultural touchstones for the Filipino community. Kalayaan, one of the largest Philippine Independence Day celebrations outside the Philippines, attracts over 40,000 attendees annually, while Shukran, the annual Filipino Thanksgiving, celebrates the community’s contributions to the UAE while honoring the host country. These events exemplify her dedication to cultural celebration, unity, and recognition.
Her influence is rooted in deep ties with key UAE institutions and the diplomatic community. She collaborates as a trusted partner in distributing reliable information, serving as a bridge between authorities and communities to ensure initiatives are impactful and relevant.
Ms. Josie Conlu with Lieutenant General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director General of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs, Dubai.
Ms. Elena Cruz, Founder and CEO of Infinite Communities; Ms. Laline Ver, wife of the Ambassador; H.E. Alfonso Ver, Ambassador of the Philippines to the UAE; and Ms. Josie Conlu at the opening of “Una Baguena: A Story and Beauty” at the Louvre Abu Dhabi.
Josie’s commitment to community development extends to education and skills empowerment. Through her partnership with Crescent Circle Training Institute, she is helping a growing number of Filipino migrant workers access scholarships and highly affordable tuition, making professional upskilling and growth achievable for hardworking Kababayans striving to improve their lives and careers in the UAE.
