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Best Places to Shop in Jeddah for Every Lifestyle and Background

Shopping for essentials and treats in Jeddah is easy and enjoyable, whether you’re a newcomer, a long-term expat, or a local. The city offers...

Philippine Passport Renewal in Riyadh

Due to a large population of Filipino workers in Saudi Arabia, getting services can be a challenge. That is why the Philippine embassy in Riyadh...

Why Are Non Muslims Not Allowed in Mecca and Medina?

Saudi Arabia welcomes millions of visitors every year, but two cities remain strictly off‑limits to non‑Muslims: Mecca (Makkah) and Medina (Madinah). For many Filipinos...

Pag-IBIG Membership for OFWs in Saudi Arabia

Riyadh City is the capital of Saudi Arabia, and it is one of the many cities in the country where Filipinos dwell and earn...

Medical Emergency Procedure for Both Legal and Undocumented Filipinos in Saudi Arabia

Filipinos in Saudi Arabia who become victims of accidents or crime and require immediate medical attention are hereby directed to the following procedures: For Legal...

SSS Membership, Benefits and Inquiries in Riyadh

RIYADH REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE SSS Riyadh Representative Office was established in 1998 in line with the mandate of the Social Security System to bring services closer...

OFW Profiles: Christopher Pamotongan of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

My name is Christopher Pamotongan, an overseas Filipino worker based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia since July 2009. I work as a plant mechanic at...

Batha Market in Riyadh: Home of Asian Culture

To many people, the Batha Market in Riyadh is just another large market where they can find lots of Asian stores. But for Filipino workers...