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Riyadh Among 50 Safest Cities in the World

Riyadh is ranked among the world's 50 safest cities, according to a report by the Economist Intelligence Unit. The Safe Cities Index 2015 White Paper which used four indicators to evaluate safety of cities including digital security quality and rate...

8 Balikbayan Box Companies in Saudi Arabia to Avoid

A total of eight cargo forwarding companies based in Saudi Arabia are among companies blacklisted foreign forwarders and consolidators by the Department of Trade and Industry  (DTI) in its January 2015 update. The list was compiled by the DTI based on complaints of undelivered and...

DTI Accredited Local Forwarding Partners in the Philippines from Saudi Arabia Balikbayan Boxes

 Saudi Arabia Al-Ahsa Mac Ocean Waves Cargo System Co. Al-Essa World Cargo Al Khobar Genex Cargo Forwarder GP Express RDM Logistic Express GP Express Sky Land Brokerage Inc. Sky Freight Forwarders Sky Land Global Logistics, Inc. Jeddah Genex Cargo Forwarder GP Express Majed M. Al Mekati Froup of Companies Jeezan Int'l Cargo & Courier Services Mahmoud...

Tips on Grocery Shopping in Jeddah

Shopping for essentials and goodies in Jeddah can be a fun and easy experience, whether you're a new expat or a local resident. Jeddah offers a range of shopping options, from small sidewalk stores to large, modern supermarkets. Here...

Basic Words and Phrases Used in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is a country where locals typically do not speak English, the universal language which Filipinos are good at. That means it is of utmost importance to understand or even familiarize their language. A foreigner's quest to learn the...

Philippine Passport Renewal in Riyadh

Due to a large population of Filipino workers in Saudi Arabia, getting services can be a challenge. That is why the Philippine embassy in Riyadh requires applicants to book an appointment for services such as passport renewal. This is done...

Why Are Non Muslims Not Allowed in Mecca and Medina?

While many countries compete to get the attention of travelers to pay them a visit, Saudi Arabia's Mecca and Medina takes the opposite end of the spectrum and forbids entry of non-Muslims. Many theories, some of which can easily be classified as...

Pag-IBIG Membership for OFWs in Saudi Arabia

Riyadh City is the capital of Saudi Arabia, and it is one of the many cities in the country where Filipinos dwell and earn a living. However, these people are not allowed to apply for permanent citizenship. Therefore, they...

Medical Emergency Procedure for Both Legal and Undocumented Filipinos in Saudi Arabia

Filipinos in Saudi Arabia who become victims of accidents or crime and require immediate medical attention are hereby directed to the following procedures: For Legal Workers / With Iqama For Filipinos working with their employers/sponsors, please be advised that your employers...

What to Do if Your Relative in Western Saudi Arabia is Missing?

Saudi Arabia can be a bigger country that what it really is. The challenge on language, lack of facilities, time zone difference and geographic familiarity could pose as factors why some Filipinos could get lost somewhere in the country....
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