Archive for the Middle East Category
Oman Lifts Ban on Hiring Mechanics, Electricians, More Jobs
There’s bad news for overstaying Filipino workers in Oman and good news for OFWs whose professions were previously restricted to locals.
The Sultanate of Oman, a country in the Arabian peninsula bordered by Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Yemen, has ordered illegal or overstaying foreign workers until March 31, the Department of Labor and [...]
Syria Employment Limited to 3 Years for Foreigners
Long term employment prospects in the Middle Eastern country of Syria is practically nil as the country implemented a law that limits term of employment for foreign workers.
But while the law limits employment opportunities with the limited number of working years allowed, it also strengthens the protection of workers against abuse and ensures proper compensation [...]
Pag-IBIG Fund for OFWs: What’s the Deal?
For overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) the recently signed HDMF Law of 2009 which expands the membership coverage of the Home Development Mutual Fund (Pag-IBIG Fund) starting January 2010 is a good way to allow them to invest for the future. But for others who don’t accept the new terms and refuse to pay their contributions, [...]
14 Pass PRC Midwifery Exams in Hong Kong
Hong Kong has just hosted the first Midwives Licensure Examinations conducted by the Board of Midwifery of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) last December 12-13, 2009. Out of 28 examinees, 14 were able to pass the exams, with one deferred.
According to the Department of Foreign Affairs post on its websites, the successful midwifery examinees are [...]
Saudi Permanent Residence Issued to Families of Expats
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry eased up on issuing permanent residence visas for family members of expatriate workers, Al-Yaum Arabic daily has reported. Soon, wives and children of Saudi Arabia expats will be able to live together.
Saudi Arabian visa.
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The news is a relief for many of the seven million expatriate workers, including more than [...]
Pinoy Driver Killed in Saudi Arabia
Just a few days before Christmas, a Filipino driver was killed when the dump truck he was driving fell into a ravine in southern Saudi Arabian region. This is according to Migrante-Middle East.
Saudi Arabia’s Al Baha region.
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John Leonard Monterona, Migrante-Middle East’s regional director said that the the victim drove a dump truck along [...]
Pinoy OFW Profile: Jenny Angeles of Dubai
Pinoy OFW website was established with Filipino overseas workers in mind. One of this website’s features is to highlight our Pinoy OFWs where we ask them about their life abroad, their experiences, places they’ve been to, and many other aspects of being an OFW. Our first featured Pinoy OFW is Jenny Angeles who is based [...]
Pinoy OFW Jailed for Stealing Donation Money
A 33-year old Filipino hospital porter was sentenced to a year in prison after stealing a donation box with about 3,700 dirhams (47,089 Philippine pesos) in October, GMA News reported.
Khaleej Times reported that the Court of First Instance also ordered the deportation of the Filipino, employed in the Radiography Section of American Hospital, after completion [...]
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Fujairah Banks for OFWs
Filipinos in the United Arab Emirates always have the convenience of sending remittance via Filipino banks set up in the emirate or dealing with online money remittance services. However, if the need arises, here are the other banks in the UAE for everyone’s convenience.
Bank Melli Iran
Central Bank of UAE
Citibank UAE
Dubai Bank
Emirates Bank Group
Emirates Bank [...]
Hiring For Skilled Pinoys in Dubai Drops Amid Financial Crisis
The global financial crisis and recent debt scandal involving Dubai World has affected the number of skilled Filipino workers into Dubai this year.
Dubai airport may welcome fewer new Filipino workers into the emirate as economy has not recovered fully.
Photo credit: Nikonsnapper
The financial crisis played a role in the 1.4 per cent decline in hiring of [...]