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DMW confirms death of OFW pilgrim in Saudi Arabia

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has confirmed the death of an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) pilgrim due to heatstroke…

Staff ReportJune 22, 2024
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Saudi’s Taif Rose Festival breaks Guinness World Record

The Ministry of Culture of Saudi Arabia proudly shared online that they now hold the Guinness World Record for ‘the…

Justin AguilarMay 21, 2022
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Saudi Arabia confirms first case of COVID-19

Saudi Arabia announced its first case of coronavirus on Monday. The patient was identified as a Saudi national who traveled…

Rodney ArtidaMarch 3, 2020
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160 OFWs in Jeddah finish technical, vocational courses

Some 160 Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia recently completed their vocational and technical courses. Most of…

Staff ReportNovember 15, 2019
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124,000 more jobs to be created in Saudi Arabia through Hyperloop— study

A study says around 124,000 high tech jobs are expected to be created in Saudi Arabia by 2030 through a…

Staff ReportOctober 25, 2019
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Licensed nightclub in Jeddah forced to close during opening night

White Jeddah, a licensed alcohol-free nightclub in Saudi Arabia, was forced to shut down by authorities during its opening night…

Staff ReportJune 16, 2019
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Saudi introduces first female commercial pilot

Yasmeen Al-Maimani expresses her gratitude on Instagram as she becomes the first female commercial pilot, six years after she acquired…

Staff ReportJune 16, 2019
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TFT debuts 6th Anniversary jingle ‘We Are Where You Are’

A new melody is blowing in the wind, which casts the spotlight wider for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the…

Staff ReportJune 13, 2019
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Saudi authorities seize fake engineering certificates

The Saudi Council of Engineers has seized more than 3,000 fake or forged engineering certificates issued, Saudi Gazette reported. According…

Heidecel SerranoMay 28, 2019
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Female OFWs in Jeddah attend advanced self-defense workshop

Female overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) housed at the Bahay Kalinga attended an advanced self-defense workshop organized by the Philippine Consulate…

Heidecel SerranoMay 28, 2019
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