Life in Saudi Arabia

In addition to homesickness which is commonly felt by Filipinos working abroad, an additional challenge confronts OFWs who work in the Middle East: extreme...

Saudi Arabia Lessons: 8 Things We Learn While Living in KSA

In a country that's quite extreme from where I came from, I had so many lessons learned while living and working there. It would be...

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Cost of Living in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

The cost of living in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, varies depending on a person's lifestyle and spending habits. On average, the city is known to...

Saudi Workers: How to Survive Extreme Heat

In addition to homesickness which is commonly felt by Filipinos working abroad, an additional challenge confronts OFWs who work in the Middle East: extreme...

Saudi Arabia Lessons: 8 Things We Learn While Living in KSA

In a country that's quite extreme from where I came from, I had so many lessons learned while living and working there. It would be...

11 Things Expats Discover When They Settle in Saudi Arabia

As a country that is perceived to have more restrictions than others, it is understandable a traveler may pay more attention when visiting Saudi...

Hungry Helpers While Employers Enjoy Their Meals

Have you seen a hungry helper waiting while employers enjoy their meal in a restaurant? One of the common tasks domestic workers handle is to...

Saudi Employment Visa Validity Reduced From Two Years to One Year

The validity of employment visas issued by the Ministry of Labor and Social Development for private sector companies has been reduced from two years...

GOSI Benefits for Migrant Workers in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s General Organization for Social Insurance or GOSI has reiterated that it will bear the cost of living of any foreign migrant worker...

Ex-Middle East OFW Now Manages Successful Laundry Business in Cebu

While most of the news stories about Filipinos returning home from the Middle East portray sad tales of struggles in the Kingdom, not everyone...

Saudi Arabia to Shoulder Repatriation Expenses of Filipinos

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...

Philippine Embassy Reminds Filipino Workers to Keep Their Passports

The Philippine Embassy in Riyadh reiterates to all Filipino workers that, under Saudi and Philippine law, Filipino workers have the right to keep in...

5 Changes in Saudi Arabia's Changing Economic Landscape

Saudi Arabia is running out of money. That's a blunt but honest assessment on the current economic affairs of the Kingdom that has prompted it...

List of Electronic Devices, Appliances and Custom Duties, Taxes

The following list of electronic devices and appliances are subject to duties and taxes imposed by the Bureau of Customs. Items with estimate values of...

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