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Changes to Passport Renewal Process at the Philippine Embassy in Riyadh this New Year

Philippine Embassy in Riyadh just announced that there will be changes in the passport renewal this 2023. The announcement took effect last Jan 3, 2023, the Consular Section of the Philippine Embassy in Riyadh will only receive regular passport renewal application through VFS Global both in Riyadh and in Al Khobar. Walk-ins are allowed adn no need for an appointment. Philippine Embassy in Riyadh will still provide the following services; Passport applications for newborns Issuance…

Saudi Arabia beats Messi’s Argentina (2 – 1), one of the biggest upset in World Cup History

In what can be considered as one of the biggest upset in World Cup History, Saudi Arabia beats Argentina, 2 – 1, this is the first time a team in the Arab country has beaten Argentina in the FIFA World Cup. It was all Argentina in the 1st half of the game, where Messi scoring the one and only goal of Argentina via penalty kick. Then in the second half, the Saudi’s lead by Saleh…

DFA welcomes the return of four abused Filipino nurses from Saudi Arabia, November 12th, 2022.

Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced the safety return of four (4) abused Filipino Nurses from Saudi Arabia. The four nurses originally filed a labor complaint against their employer for maltreatment, verbal and physical abuse, and unpaid salaries. The employer retaliated by filing cases against them for theft and labor contract violations for which they were eventually detained, to which the 4 OFW lost the case then later detained. While in detention, DFA provided the…

Saudi Arabia launches its own electric vehicle brand – Ceer

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced the launching of Ceer – “the first Saudi electric vehicle brand that will contribute to Saudi Arabia’s automotive manufacturing sector.” The announcement is part of PIR and Saudi’s plan to diversify the country’s economy, as it moves away from oil dependency. Ceer will also contribute to Kingdom’s “efforts towards carbon emissions reduction and driving sustainability to address the impact of climate change.” In the official announcement published by…

Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman appointed as Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia

In a Royal Decree, Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Mohammed Bin Salman have been appointed by King Salman as the Prime Minister of the Kingdom, Prince Mohammed Bin Salman’s appointment was made with the exemption to the provision of Article 56 of the Basic Law of Governance, and the relevant provisions contained in the Law of the Council of Ministers. The Royal Decree also states that Deputy Minister of Defense Prince Khalid…

OFW deployment in Saudi Arabia to start on November 7th 2022

Great news for our kababayan wanting to find jobs in Saudi Arabia, since the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) of the Republic of the Philippines and the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have agreed to RESUME the deployment of Filipino workers to the Kingdom starting 7th November 2022. You can read the joint statement of Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) of the Republic of the Philippines…

How to Pre-Order the iPhone 14 in Saudi Arabia

If you are still high on the recent announcement of the new iPhone 14 series, and want to immediately order the device, then you’ve come to the right place. There are a number of ways you can pre-order the iPhone 14; you can preorder the device thru your carrier or thru a retailer. These are the leading carrier in Saudi Arabia where you can preorder the latest Apple smartphone; Mobily – orders will be released…

Gilas Pilipinas routs Saudi Arabia in the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers (84 – 46)

Gilas Pilipinas crushed the Saudi Arabia in the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers held in Mall of Asia Arena, this Monday, August 29. After falling behind the Saudis in the first quarter 14-11, the Gilas Pilipinas lead by NBA Sixth Man of the Year Jordan Clarkson and Dwight Ramos, scored 23 points in the second qtr. while holding the Saudis to just 17 second quarter points. Jordan Clarkson finished with a game high 23 points,…

Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) in Saudi Arabia recreates GMA’s 2007 Station ID in the desert

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDp3uhI3LUE Mga OFW, gumawa ng sariling bersyon ng ‘di malilimutang Station ID ng GMA sa gitna ng disyerto ng Saudi. Courtesy: Raymond Lopez You can watch the original video here.

OFW: POLO releases the first issue of POLO News

From the official facebook page of Philippine Embassy POLO Riyadh and Central Region Office, announce the first issue of POLO News, a print and digital newsletter that features the latest POLO Projects, programs and services to support the OFW in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. You can download the digital copy by going to https://qrgo.page.link/pRXM1 or by scanning the QR code below; MESSAGE FROM LABATT Nasser S. Mustafa for the pioneer issue of POLONEWS. In…