12 Saudi Arabia Jobs Soon Not Available to Expats
Starting next Hijri year or Islamic calendar, 12 activities and occupations will only be restricted to Saudi nationals, according to Saudi Gazette, citing Minister of Labor and Social Development Dr. Ali Al-Ghafees.
In a ministerial…
Expats No Longer Allowed to Work in Car Hire Companies in Saudi Arabia
Starting March 18, only Saudi nationals will be allowed to work in car rental companies, according to spokesman of the Ministry of Labor and Social Development Khaled Aba Al-Khail.
Joint inspection teams, he said, will monitor car rental…
Saudi Court Upholds Death Sentence on 2 Filipinos Over Killing of Kababayans in 2006
Jeddah Criminal Court in Saudi Arabia affirmed an earlier verdict sentencing two Filipinos for the death of three fellow Filipinos in April 2006.
Four other Filipinos involved in the crime were sentenced 15 years in prison plus 1,500…
Prepaid Payroll For Domestic Workers in Saudi Arabia
Domestic workers in Saudi Arabia, composed of housemaids, gardeners, drivers and the like, will not get prepaid payroll or salary cards to ensure their wages are paid and on time.
The move was initiated by the Ministry of Labor and Social…
Indian, Filipino Nurses in Jail After Presenting Fake Work Certificates
A number of Asian nurses who allegedly presented counterfeit certificates to pad their work experience were detained or were barred from leaving pending investigation in Saudi Arabia.
According to Saudi Gazette, the forgery was uncoveredby…
Filipino Driver Honored in Saudi Arabia For Saving Elderly Man From Drowning
A 37-year-old Filipino driver was honoured in Saudi Arabia for risking his life and saving an elderly Saudi man from drowning, a report from Khaleej Times said.
While many onlookers stood and watched the man trapped call for help from…
Family Doubts Illness Caused Death of Filipina Helper in Saudi Arabia
The family of a Filipina who died of an illness in Saudi Arabia expressed doubts after bruises were found in the body.
The remains of Ana Fe Velasco Bania arrived in the Philippines Nov 2 from Saudi Arabia. She passed away Sep 29.
Bania…
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 to one year.
The decision was in line with Article 11 of the Labor Law, which empowers the…
OWWA Assists Repatriation of 32 OFWs, 22 Children From Saudi Arabia
OWWA continues to extend assistance to OFWs who availed of KSA's Amnesty Program
The OWWA Repatriation Team provided airport assistance to 32 OFWs and 22 children from Jeddah, KSA who availed of the amnesty program and arrived today, 14…
Update on Contact Details of Philippine Embassy, Consulate, POLO
As of October 8, 2017, the following are the updated contact details of the Philippine Embassy and Philippine Overseas Labor Offices (POLO):
Philippine Embassy in Riyadh (www.riyadhpe.dfa.gov.ph)
With jurisdiction over Riyadh and other…