Life in Saudi Arabia

Filipino Survival Guide to Extreme Summer Heat in Saudi Arabia

Summer in Saudi Arabia can reach extreme temperatures of 45°C to 50°C, making heat safety a daily priority for Filipinos. OFWs must learn how to hydrate properly, adjust...

How to Access Emergency Services in Saudi Arabia

Emergency services in Saudi Arabia are fast, organized, and accessible through dedicated hotlines for police, ambulance, and civil defense. Filipinos should know the...

Iran – Israel Conflict: Summary of Flight Disruptions in the Middle East

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran in June 2025 has led to widespread disruption in Middle Eastern airspace, affecting numerous flights to and...

How to Obtain Your OEC as a Filipino Worker in Saudi Arabia

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...

How Christians in Saudi Arabia Practice Their Faith

For many Christians, particularly Filipino workers, accepting a job in Saudi Arabia means not only a major cultural shift, but also a dramatic adjustment...

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...