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Cost of Living in Saudi Arabia
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 taxes, and huge…
Top Reasons Why Some Filipinos are Not Allowed to Enter Saudi Arabia
It is no secret that Saudi Arabia has strict rules and laws, especially for foreigners, and ex-pats living there are obliged to follow them.
Should people fail to follow the rules, the country is known to ban or blacklist people…
OFW Profiles: Christopher Pamotongan of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
My name is Christopher Pamotongan, an overseas Filipino worker based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia since July 2009. I work as plant mechanic at Riyadh Cement Company (RCC).
At my workplace, there are 115 Filipino workers employed in different…
17 Things You Should Not Bring to Saudi Arabia
Filipinos and other foreigners traveling to Saudi Arabia need to aware of its laws. At least at the airport so they know what they can and they cannot bring to the Kingdom known for its tough laws and severe punishments to violators.…
Understanding Iqama: Your Saudi Residence Permit
The term Iqama refers to the residence ID in Saudi Arabia. It is similar to the green card in the United States. Anyone who wishes to work and live legally in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia must secure Iqama ID within 90 days of stay. Find out…
Batha Market in Riyadh: Home of Asian Culture
To many people, the Batha Market in Riyadh is just another large market where they can find lots of Asian stores.
But for Filipino workers and ex-pats in Saudi Arabia, it represents a home away from home. The market is full of Filipino…
Challenges Filipino Workers Face in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is the biggest foreign employer of Filipino workers. From the first wave of engineers who arrived in the Kingdom in early 1970s, there are now about 1.5 million Filipinos currently employed in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabian…
Top Filipino Food You Can Find in Saudi Arabia
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 Saudi Arabia make…
Understanding Saudization and the Impact on Foreign Workers
The term 'Saudization' is used to describe the national policy of Saudi Arabia to increase employment of Natives. Even though Saudi Arabia is a rich country, the percentage of unemployed native Saudi Arabians is high.
Some people think…