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Cost of Living in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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DTI Accredited Balikbayan Box Agents from Al-Khobar

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Embassy-on-Wheels in Hail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

(Riyadh, 09 July 2025) The Philippine Embassy in Riyadh informs the public that Embassy-on-Wheels (EOW) will be conducted in Hail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from 18 to 19 July 2025. Following are the details of the services to be provided: Service Appointment Friday Saturday Passport-related Required 8am to 5pm 8am to 12 noon Notarial/Authentication Walk in 8am to 5pm 8am to 12 noon Assistance to Nationals Walk in 8am to 5pm 8am to 12 noon Civil...

How to Compute End of Service Benefits in Saudi Arabia

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5 Best Cities in Saudi Arabia to Work as Expats

From the perspective of a migrant worker, the definition of best city usual translates to the accessibility of services (location of labor offices, cultural ties from home country, consulates and embassies and welfare organization), availability of public infrastructure and proximity to workplace. It is of little wonder, therefore, that the cities in Saudi Arabia that made this list are among...

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