If you are working as an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) in Saudi Arabia, where do you turn to if you ever encounter an abusive employer? Whether you are a victim of domestic abuse or have experienced a breach of contract, you can take advantage of these special tools provided by the KSA government – a […]
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Riyadh Drivers Caught Using Cellphone While Driving Will Be Jailed For 24 Hours
The Interior of Ministry in Riyadh has recently sent a serious warning for all motorists out there – stop using your cellphones while driving or you will be jailed for a day. In a news report posted by ArabNews.com, Col. Abdulaziz Al-Luhaidan, head of the commission for the development of traffic bodies, made the announcement […]
How Filipino Couples Can Get Married At The PhilEmbassy In Riyadh
Is it possible for Filipino couples to get married while they are working in Riyadh? If you’ve been wondering about that, then the good news is the answer is a resounding “yes”. Filipinos can be married at the office of the Philippine Embassy located in Riyadh as long as they submit the required documents for […]
How To Claim OWWA P26,000 Financial Assistance For KSA OFWs
News recently broke that the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) will be offering an exclusive one-time financial assistance worth Php 20,000.00 for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) stranded in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). OFWs who are qualified for the said grant are those who have not receive their salaries or end-of-service benefits from the […]
Saudi King And KSA Government Promises Assistance, New Jobs for Stranded OFWs
Displaced overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) now have the option of staying in the country after the government assured them that they can expect help in terms of seeking employment opportunities. According to the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud himself has […]
New KSA Regulations Impose Penalties For Abusive Employers
To protect workers throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Ministry of Labor has implemented new regulations implementing penalties for employers who are abusive to their workers in any way. For example, it is prohibited in KSA for an employer to retain the passport of their employees and a violator who does that will be […]
Importance Of Filipinos In Saudi Arabia
“In a relatively short span,” according to Abdulateef Al-Mulhim, “Filipinos have become an important part of the Saudi society.” In a blog article he wrote for Arab News, Al-Mulhim pointed out how Pinoy workers have truly become viral for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s economy. He pointed out that Filipinos started coming to the Kingdom […]
GOSI Occupational Injury Benefits For Saudi Employees And Expatriates
In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, all employees – whether locals or expatriates – are required to register with the General Organization of Social Insurance (GOSI). Employers, on the other hand, will have to pay a percentage of the employee’s salary each month as a GOSI contribution. This is an important obligation that leads to […]
OFWs Express Concern About Possible Foreign Worker Taxation In Saudi Arabia
If you ask any overseas Filipino worker (OFW) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), they will readily tell you that one of the best perks of being employed there is that foreign workers are exempted from paying tax there. This, however, may soon change with Saudi’s new tax plan, according to some rumors. In […]
Customs and Human Rights Laws in Saudi Arabia
On your way to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the first time? Whether you are headed there for leisure or employment purposes, it is important to be aware about the country’s customs and human rights laws. That way, you can make the most of your time and stay out of trouble at the same […]