Like any other country, working in Saudi Arabia has its share of advantages and disadvantages. While we often hear stories of employer abuse, escaping...
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...
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran in June 2025 has led to widespread disruption in Middle Eastern airspace, affecting numerous flights to and...
The list is based on the most recent official DTI and BOC-accredited forwarders and their Saudi partners. For the most up-to-date and detailed information...
(Riyadh, 09 July 2025) The Philippine Embassy in Riyadh informs the public that Embassy-on-Wheels (EOW) will be conducted in Hail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from 18 to 19 July 2025. Following are the details of the services to be provided:
Service
Appointment
Friday
Saturday
Passport-related
Required
8am to 5pm
8am to 12 noon
Notarial/Authentication
Walk in
8am to 5pm
8am to 12 noon
Assistance to Nationals
Walk in
8am to 5pm
8am to 12 noon
Civil...
QUESTION:Â What happens when an expat does not renew his or her Iqama 3 days prior to its expiry?
ANSWER:
>If the applicant's employer or sponsor is...
From the perspective of a migrant worker, the definition of best city usual translates to the accessibility of services (location of labor offices, cultural ties from home country, consulates and embassies and welfare organization), availability of public infrastructure and proximity to workplace.
It is of little wonder, therefore, that the cities in Saudi Arabia that made this list are among...
(Riyadh, 09 July 2025) The Philippine Embassy in Riyadh informs the public that Embassy-on-Wheels (EOW) will be conducted in Hail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from 18 to 19 July 2025. Following are the details of the services...
(Riyadh, 09 July 2025) The Philippine Embassy in Riyadh informs the public that Embassy-on-Wheels (EOW) will be conducted in Hail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia...
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran in June 2025 has led to widespread disruption in Middle Eastern airspace, affecting numerous flights to and...
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
For Filipinos in Jubail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
The Philippine Embassy in Riyadh will conduct an Embassy-on-Wheels (EOW) in Jubail on 20-21 June...
The life of a Filipino domestic worker—often called a "kasambahay" or "housemaid"—in Riyadh is shaped by a structured routine, cultural adaptation, and the pursuit...
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...
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...