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Top 10 Culture Shock Workers Experience in Saudi Arabia

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...

A Foreigner’s Perspective on Weddings in Saudi Arabia

As a foreign worker, getting married in Saudi Arabia requires negotiating a procedure that includes both legal and cultural issues. The foreign worker must...

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Top 10 Culture Shock Workers Experience in Saudi Arabia

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...

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Top 10 Culture Shock Workers Experience in Saudi Arabia

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...

Ramadan Etiquette Guide for Visitors and Non-Muslims in Saudi Arabia:

Ramadan is the holiest month in the Islamic calendar. It is a sacred time of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community. In Saudi Arabia, where Islam...

A Foreigner’s Perspective on Weddings in Saudi Arabia

As a foreign worker, getting married in Saudi Arabia requires negotiating a procedure that includes both legal and cultural issues. The foreign worker must...

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Procedure on Application of Police Clearance in Saudi Arabia

A police clearance is sometimes required by Filipinos who used to work in Saudi Arabia when they apply to migrate to other countries or...

Important Reminders When Arrested, Detained and Receiving Sentences in Saudi Arabia

In Saudi Arabia, among the most common offense committed are consumption of alcohol, unmarried couples together, gambling, and possession of pornographic materials. Such crimes...

Repatriation Procedure When A Foreigner Dies in Saudi Arabia

Death is always considered a sad or unfortunate event, especially if the deceased died miles away from his or her loved ones. We will never know...

How to Compute End of Service Benefits in Saudi Arabia

Employees in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are entitled to End of Service Benefits (ESB). These are benefits given to employees at the time...

9 Foreign Workers Rights Under Saudi Labor Law

It's well chronicled that Filipinos and other foreign workers are abused by employers in Saudi Arabia. While no doubt it's wrong to exploit vulnerable...

Understanding Saudi Midday Work Ban

Saudi Arabia's extreme temperature has become one of the main reasons it is tough to work in the Kingdom's environment. While electricity is cheap...

Vacation Leave Saudi Arabia: 9 Types of Holidays According to Labor Law

Saudi Labor Law offers relatively generous holiday privileges to migrant workers and expatriates working in the Kingdom. Many Filipino migrant workers may not be...

Vacations and Holiday Leaves Under Saudi Labor Law Explained

Saudi Arabia’s labor laws provide a range of holiday and leave entitlements for migrant workers and expatriates, including the large Filipino community. However, many...

Claiming Road Accident Insurance in Saudi Arabia

Accidents can often happen in Saudi Arabia. In fact, statistics cited from Gulf News says "598,300 accidents occurred in 2012, an average of 1,614...

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

Saudi Arabia remains a top destination for overseas Filipino Workers and travelers, but entry is not guaranteed for everyone. A combination of new and longstanding...

Understanding Iqama: Your Saudi Residence Permit

An iqama is a residence permit in Saudi Arabia that foreign workers must get to remain and work in the country lawfully. The Saudi Ministry...