An Iqama is a crucial document for every expatriate living and working in Saudi Arabia. It serves as your official residence permit, confirming your...
The validity of employment visas issued by the Ministry of Labor and Social Development for private sector companies has been reduced from two years...
Saudi Arabia will shoulder all expenses related to the planned mass repatriation of thousands of stranded Filipino workers in the Kingdom.
Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello...
For many Christians, particularly Filipino workers, accepting a job in Saudi Arabia means not only a major cultural shift, but also a dramatic adjustment...
Saudi Arabia is home to the largest population of Filipino migrant workers worldwide, yet many Filipinos arrive with little or no knowledge of Arabic.
While...
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran in June 2025 has led to widespread disruption in Middle Eastern airspace, affecting numerous flights to and from countries with large Filipino populations—such as the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Qatar, which are major destinations for overseas Filipino worker.
Here is a summary of the current flight status in the region,...
Moving from the Philippines to Saudi Arabia is a life-changing experience, especially for new migrant workers.
The two countries differ vastly in culture, religion, and...
When travelling abroad, you don’t always just bring clothes and personal hygienic and cosmetic (for the girls and some boys too) products with you when travelling. You also bring things like laptops or teddy bears for the kids if you have some. Of course, there is also the case of what the country you are travelling to allow their...
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran in June 2025 has led to widespread disruption in Middle Eastern airspace, affecting numerous flights to and from countries with large Filipino populations—such as the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia,...
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran in June 2025 has led to widespread disruption in Middle Eastern airspace, affecting numerous flights to and...
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
For Filipinos in Jubail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
The Philippine Embassy in Riyadh will conduct an Embassy-on-Wheels (EOW) in Jubail on 20-21 June...
The life of a Filipino domestic worker—often called a "kasambahay" or "housemaid"—in Riyadh is shaped by a structured routine, cultural adaptation, and the pursuit...
Moving from the Philippines to Saudi Arabia is a life-changing experience, especially for new migrant workers.
The two countries differ vastly in culture, religion, and...
Filipino workers in Saudi Arabia must secure an Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) before traveling to the Philippines and returning to their jobs.
This document validates...
For decades, Saudi Arabia has been a top destination for Filipino migrant workers, especially in the construction sector.
Driven by the promise of higher wages,...