Culture

9 Reasons Why Some Filipinos are Not Allowed to Enter Saudi Arabia

It is no secret that Saudi Arabia has strict rules and laws, especially for foreigners, and expats living there are obliged to follow them....

How to Get SMS Notification of Iqama Expiry Date

If you have forgotten about your Iqama expiration date, there are 2 convenient ways to distinguish such and these are through text messaging and...

How to Apply Iqama for (Filipino) Wife and Kids in Saudi Arabia

If you are trying to get the iqamas or residence permits of your dependents (wife and children) you may find the experience I will...

How to Deal With Fake Money in Saudi Arabia

Fake or counterfeit currencies are like termites in any economy. This is one of the reasons for economic fluctuation and in worst case scenario,...

Top 10 Expat Violations in KSA

An expatriate is not a natural-born citizen in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Therefore, an expatriate needs to familiarize himself or herself with the...

4 Things to Remember When You Arrive at Saudi Arabia Airport

Foreigners traveling to Saudi Arabia for the first time are understandably wary of the rules and regulations in place at its points of entry....

Understanding Blood Money (Diya) in Islamic Law

Blood money, or diya (Arabic: دية), is a form of financial compensation paid to the family or heirs of a victim in cases of...

How Christmas is Celebrated in Saudi Arabia

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a non-Christian country. Therefore, the celebration of Christmas in KSA is non-customary. This is especially true in Riyadh,...