Dear Ms. Ashwini,
There is little difference between India and HR practices.
1. Since it's a tax-free salary, you don't have to worry about tax calculation.
2. PF is replaced by gratuity here, though very few companies in India do pay gratuity as per norms.
3. Government holidays are fixed, and sick leave can be availed under genuine reasons.
4. Dubai follows a contract system where the employee has to serve for a specific period (maybe a year or two or three). If resigned by canceling the contract, a two-year ban is applicable - kindly cross-check this point with your brother in Dubai.
5. Leave salary + flight fare (fixed or as per actual) after completing one year will be added to the salary.
6. It depends on the extent to which various organizations are giving importance to PMS processes.
7. Most organizations believe in learning and development. Again, it may vary from organization to organization (small/medium/large).
8. Few/top companies prefer HR specialists rather than generalists. Hence, try to master - PMS, or payroll, or compensation and benefits.
9. Medical facilities are provided by government hospitals. At times, it is quite expensive if you have to undergo treatment here. Hence, employees prefer to get treated in India.
Let me make one thing clear: HR is nothing if top management doesn't empower them. If you happen to work with reputed companies, most probably you will get an opportunity to learn and perform.
Learn more about office administration. It will help you to have hands-on experience, and it's an added advantage as well.
Develop your standards. A minimum of three years of experience is a must to make you confident about HR core concepts. Last but not least - "Don't sell (offer your services) yourself for a cheap price" because it's not the companies who need to be blamed but its employees.
Should you have any queries, feel free to revert.
With profound regards,
Wish you good luck.