As we all know, it is illegal for any foreigner to stay at any country beyond what is allowed by his or her visit visa. The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) recently re-emphasized this on the Saudi Gazette blog, mentioning the consequences for those who will intentionally violate the rule. Actually, both the overstaying foreigner […]
OFW in Saudi
Saudi Expats Are Free to Transfer Sponsorship Following 3-Month Salary Delays
In an interview with the Saudi Gazette, Minister of Labor Mufrij Al-Haqbani recently confirmed that expatriates are now free to transfer sponsorships should their sponsors delay their earnings for three months or more. According to Al-Haqbani, the ministry has repeatedly received reports against employers who are delaying salary payments. This, of course, was a direct […]
Number of OFWs Expected To Decline Due To Middle East Oil Crisis
According to a recent report published by the Manila Bulletin, the number of OFWs in the Middle East is expected to go down following the oil price drop in the global market. Actually, the recruitment sectors have even expressed serious concern regarding the subject and they are encouraging the government to come up with a […]
New Policy Makes Changing Visa Status In The UAE | Exit No More
According to a recent news posted by Gulf News, visit visa holders in the United Arab Emirates are no longer obligated to leave the country when they have to amend the status of their visa to a residency permit. This policy has been announced by the Ministry of Interior. Brigadier Dr Rashid Sultan Al Khadar, […]
Saudi Arabia To Reduce Reliance On Foreign Workers
In a news that will probably sadden aspiring OFWs hoping to work in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, authorities from the country have announced that they are planning to decrease reliance on foreign workers. The plan is to focus more on hiring highly-technical workers and closely monitoring existing investments. Speaking about the subject, finance minister […]
Saudi Arabia Announces New Airport Passenger Tax Beginning January 1
Here’s another recent announcement for the upcoming year. According to a report released by Arabic daily Al Hayat, passengers entering and leaving airports in Saudi Arabia will soon have to pay taxes beginning January 1, 2016. The Kingdom’s civil aviation authority will implement the charges soon and it has been said that it will be […]
UAE Lifts Six-Month Ban For Workers Seeking Career Change
UAE workers hoping to start the New Year with a career change will be pleased with this recent announcement. Effective January 1, 2016, Friday, employees will have the choice to leave their current job and work on a new one without being penalized. This, of course, is provided that their departure has been decided through […]
KSA Saudi Aramco Job Openings
Many Filipino’s works at Saudi Aramco this company is one of the giant source of manpower in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. When it comes to competency this company still has a good reputation in Saudi. We all know Saudi is one of the Filipino’s destination of working abroad. In 2008 around 300,000 Overseas Filipino Workers […]
OFW in Saudi – KSA Ministry of Labor Announces New Regulations For Worker Protection
For OFWs in Saudi Arabia, here are some useful information that you can use for your well-being and protection. The Ministry of Labor has announced new regulations that fines will be implemented should employers violate your rights. For example, your employer will be fined SR2,000 if he or she keeps your passport. On top of […]