Life in Saudi Arabia

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...

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...

Checklist of Items to Bring to Saudi Arabia

When travelling abroad, you don’t always just bring clothes and personal hygienic and cosmetic (for the girls and some boys too) products with you...

9 Reasons Saudi Arabia is Better Than United States

When you think of Saudi Arabia, the first thing that might come to mind would be the desert and hot weather. However, Saudi Arabia...

5 Best Cities in Saudi Arabia to Work as Expats

From the perspective of a migrant worker, the definition of best city usual translates to the accessibility of services (location of labor offices, cultural...

Advantages and Disadvantages of Working in Saudi Arabia

Like any other country, working in Saudi Arabia has its share of advantages and disadvantages. While we often hear stories of employer abuse, escaping...