Saudi Arabia has the biggest concentration of Filipino migrant workers in the world. While Filipinos are renowned for their English language proficiency -- thus leading the global call center industry -- not many are well-equipped with Arabic language. For...
As we plan things to do and accomplish in 2016, it is often necessary to align them -- vacations, gatherings, and so on -- with the stipulated public holidays. In a Muslim country like Saudi Arabia, one would likely...
Only medically fit are welcome to work in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states as the group made a joint decision not to hire workers suffering from chronic diseases to reduce pressure on their respective health services.
The decision comes...
Filipinos working in Saudi Arabia need to be aware of the country's top causes of death. Since the Kingdom has extreme climate conditions that may influence their health and lifestyle, proper care (food intake, adequate amount of rest, and...
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...
For newcomers in Saudi Arabia, understand that though the Arabs will tolerate foreigners committing social blunders, they might sometimes be unable to judge if the action was done ignorantly or maliciously. Therefore, it is essential to follow a set...
Here are telephone numbers useful among residents in the Kingdom.
959 - Mobile Customer Service Center (Zain)
1100 - Mobile Customer Service Center (Mobily)
902 - Mobile Customer Service Center (STC)
8001222224 - Financial Investigation
011-2928888 - Traffic Violation Enquiries
011-4011111 - Ministry of Interior
011-4055000...
The cost of living in Saudi Arabia is similar to the costs of living in any Middle East country.
There are certain benefits, but also some downsides. One of the advantages of living in Saudi Arabia is the absence of...
Working in Saudi Arabia provides a lifeline to many migrant workers from several countries. Both manual laborers and skilled workers are given opportunities to help develop the country as they are offered employment.
Saudi Arabia is the biggest foreign employer...
The hardest thing to adjust when going to foreign country is the food. Since food and cooking is part of the everyday habits and lifestyle, it is challenging to adjust to new food, new habits and lifestyle.
Filipinos in...
