C.A.A. Manpower Corp.
"Helping The World To Work"
POEA License No. 374-LB-073002-R
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C.A.A. Manpower Corp. "Helping The World To Work" POEA License No. 374-LB-073002-R
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WORKING
IN SAUDI ARABIA WORK AS.. Professionals
and Technical workers Accountants
Banking/Finance Institutions, Engineers, Architects,, Draftsmen, Its, Doctors,
Nurses, Nursing Aides, Medical Technicians, Dentists, Pharmacists Administrative/Office Workers & Sales General Clerks, Secretaries, Storekeepers Service Workers & Building Maintenance/Caretakers (in
Hospitals, Hotels, etc.) Janitors/Cleaners,
Cooks, Hairdressers/Barbers/ Beauticians, Launderers, Waiters/Food Servers Production, Transport/Equipment & Operators,
Construction workers Drivers,
Tractor/Trailer/Crane/Heavy Equipment Operators, Mechanics, Electricians,
Plumbers, Masons, Carpenters, Laborers, Welders Cutter/Sewers, Dressmakers,
Embroiderers Household workers MARKET
PROSPECTS: Medical Information
& Communication Technology Operations
& Maintenance Service Construction REQUIREMENTS
FOR AN EMPLOYMENT VISA One
(1) application form completed and signed by the applicant. One
(1) passport sized photograph affixed to the application form. Passport An
authorization from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Saudi Arabia. Medical
Examination result given by a competent medical authority. Letter
from the sponsoring company, with the Block visa number and date Copy
of the signed employment contract with the company in Saudi Arabia Police
clearance certificate Copies
of the academic qualifications and work experience in the field of the job
applied for. A
letter of No Objection or a Letter of Release from previous employer, if
applicant has worked in Saudi Arabia. Foreign
workers in Saudi Arabia must present the following documents to enter the
country: §
Passport (valid for at least six (6) months) §
Employment Visa §
Health Certificate Visa
holders must arrive in the Kingdom within the period of validity of the visa,
which starts on the date of issue. Employment
visas are valid for one (1) entry only, unless otherwise specified. §
Health Certificate Visa
holders must arrive in the Kingdom within the period of validity of the visa,
which starts on the date of issue. Employment
visas are valid for one (1) entry only, unless otherwise specified. PROCEDURE
FOR AGENCY HIRE 1. Verify with POEA the agency license and job order (Hotline 722-1144 / 55) 2. Apply with the agency 3. Undergo Medical Examination with DOH accredited clinics (3
days) (if selected) 4. Attend the PDOS at an accredited provider (1 day) (while
waiting for visa) 5. Attend POEA Supplemental Briefing (1hr) 6.
Obtain e-Receipt &
e-Card e-RECEIPT Exit
Permit/Clearance Proof
of payment (POEA Processing Fee, OWWA Membership Contribution & Medicare
Coverage) Travel Tax & Airport Terminal Fee Exemption e-CARD Multi-purpose
card Proof
of OWWA Membership ATM card for remittance purpose TERMS
AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT The
employer shall bear the costs of transporting and returning the worker from
point of hire to worksite The
employer shall provide free of charge 3 meals a day The
employer shall also provide suitable living quarters. Workers
are required to surrender their passports to their employers. A
foreign worker should be under contract with and guaranteed by a Saudi employer,
or a non-Saudi employer authorized under the Regulations of Foreign Capital. The
Labor Contract should be in writing, and drawn up in Arabic and in duplicate,
one copy to be retained by each party. The
contract should be signed by the worker and the employer specifying the
worker’s wage, job specification, and terms of employment. The
work week is from Saturday through Wednesday, with the weekend on Thursday and
Friday. Note:
Friday is the Muslim holy day of the week. Regular
working hours is 8 hours per day / 48 hours per week Note:
During Ramadan – not to exceed 6 hrs/day or 36 hrs/week exclusive of the
intervals for prayer, rest and meals Regular
working hours may be raised to 9 hrs/day in certain categories (e.g. hotels,
snack bars, restaurants) Regular
working hours may also be reduced in case of hazardous or harmful nature Overtime
Pay of 150% is provided for work rendered on rest days and holidays Overtime
should note exceed 4 hours Where
the worker has completed 1 year service, he shall be entitled to an annual
vacation leave of 15 days with full wages payable in advance. After
two (2) years of service, a worker is entitled to a one (1) month fully paid
vacation leave. Vacation
leave shall be increased to 21 days where the worker has completed 10 continuous
years of service Employer
shall grant worker sick leave with full pay for the first 30 days and ¾ pay for
the next 60 days in any 1 year Employees
of firms with 10 or more workers are covered with Social Insurance Foreign
workers and their dependents are not entitled to free government heath care
services. Foreign
workers do not file personal income tax Foreign
workers cannot leave KSA without their employers consent. An
exit permit is required at the airport before one can leave the Kingdom. The
exit visa is only issued upon the request of the Saudi sponsor. An
OFW can only re-enter the Kingdom after six(6) months from his last departure
from the Kingdom. If
you pre-terminate your contract, you will have to wait for three (3) years
before you are allowed to return to Saudi Arabia. Employer
shall grant worker sick leave with full pay for the first 30 days and ¾ pay for
the next 60 days in any 1 year Just
causes for termination of contract: §
§ Committed
assault against the employer §
§ Failure
to fulfill the essential obligations arising from the contract or obey
legitimate orders §
§ Insubordination §
§ Bad
conduct affecting honesty or honor §
§ Negligence
with intent to cause damage/material loss to the employer §
§ Misrepresentation/forgery
to obtain the job §
§ Absenteeism §
§ Loss
of confidence by the employer Notes:
Labor Disputes are settled in Labor Courts or the High Committee for
Settlement of Disputes (excluding Household workers) Employment
of foreign domestic helpers is not covered by the provisions of the Saudi Labor
Law. Female household workers should be at least twenty-one (21) years of age
COMMON PROBLEMS In
general, the present salary rate in Saudi Arabia is too low compared with the
salary rates before. However,
workers in established companies (e.g. hospitals) generally enjoy higher wages
compared to those working in small companies. The
former also enjoy good accommodation and worksites with modern equipment,
good lighting and ventilation, and safety devices while the later may not enjoy
modern and adequate facilities and good accommodation. §
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Contract violations
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Stranded workers §
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Runaways §
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Delayed/Unpaid
salaries §
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Maltreatments/abuses
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Rape, sexual
harassments §
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Detention §
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Immorality §
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Vehicular accidents
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Embezzlement §
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Poor accommodation §
§ Homesickness
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§ Theft
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§ Illegal
gambling/drinking of liquor or wine §
§ Illegal
selling of video tapes IMPORTANT
REMINDERS Practicing
religion publicly other than Islam is prohibited. It
is also prohibited to possess religious articles such as bible, crucifix,
statues and other symbols. During
prayer time, restaurants, stores, and other public places close for
approximately half an hour as the Muslims stop their activities. Foreigners
are advised to respect the observance of the Ramadan by not eating, drinking,
smoking, chewing gum, etc. in public from dust till dawn. The
“IQAMA” or residence permits which serves as proof of legal residence in the
country must be carried by the worker at all times. Women
are not allowed to interact with men other than their husbands. Women are
advised to wear their “abaya” when going out. Wearing of pants is not
also advisable. Married
couples should carry with them their marriage certificates when going out
together. Other
forbidden items include mobile phones with built-in cameras, weapons,
ammunition, pork and pornography. Saudi
law prohibits the sale or use of any alcoholic drink. Any gambling activity is
likewise ban. Public
theatres
and cinemas are prohibited. Makkah
and Madinah hold special religious significance and only persons of the Islamic
faith are allowed entry. Taking
photographs of mosques, airports and military installations without permission
is not allowed. Before
entering a house of a Saudi, you should stand at the door in such a way you
cannot see the inside. You can only enter when your host has signaled you
by extending his right hand, palm up, and said “Tafaddal”, or "Come
in". Involving
in illicit drug activities is strictly prohibited. Using prohibited drugs is
punishable by imprisonment while smuggling or trafficking is punishable by
death. Prescription
drugs must be documented. CRIMES
& PUNISHMENTS Hadd
are crimes against the divine commandments like highway robbery, murder, theft,
adultery, apostasy, and intoxication. Punishments:
amputation of body parts or worst, execution Ta’zir
are crimes against the community Punishments:
fines, imprisonment and whipping Qisas
are crimes against a person which allows the victim of his kin to seek
retribution. Punishments:
inflicting the same harm on the criminal – death for death. **
The harm may also be paid for in money form, called “blood money”, if the
victim or his keen agrees. ***These
crimes are tried by the Sharia Courts. COUNTRY
PROFILE Location Southwest
Asia or the Middle East, occupying most of the Arabian Peninsula. The
Philippines is ahead by 5 hrs. KSA can be reach in 9 to 10 hrs. via direct flights on Philippine Airlines and Saudi Airlines, and through some major cities in South East Asia, Northeast Asia, and the Gulf States. Total
Area 1,960,582
sq. km Most
of its terrain is sandy desert that is uninhabited. Capital
City: Riyadh Other
key cities: Jeddah, Dhahran Climate:
Varies
from very hot to very cold. Summer
is from March – September Cold
season is from October – February Natural
Hazards: Frequent sand and dust storms THE
SAUDI PEOPLE Population:
24M including the 5M expatriates/ non-nationals Language:
ARABIC. English is widely spoken in urban areas Religion:
ISLAM 2
major religious holidays: Eid
Al-Fitr - breaking of the annual Ramadan fast Eid
Al-Adha - pilgrimage to Mecca (Makkah) Clothing Women
Wear. . . CAFTAN
which is a full-length, loose robe with long sleeves. When
going outside the house, they add an outer garment called an “abaya”. They
also use veils to cover their hair in public and a mask (called a burka or
batula) to cover their faces. Men
Wear. . . “THOB”,
similar to the caftan. Over the thob they wear an “aba” or “bisht”, a
coarser robe usually of brown wool. The
head covering is a small skullcap, and a large square kerchief called a “ghoutra”.
The
ghoutra is held in place with an “igal”, a two intertwined black cords
formed into rings. THE
SAUDI FOOD Consists
of rice with mildly spiced lamb or chicken, dates and milk products. They traditionally
eat with their fingers while sitting cross-legged on the floor. Banquets are
usually served on the floor covered with rugs. Coffee, tea,
buttermilk cola and the camel’s milk called “laban” are the popular
beverages. Generally,
they take little food during the day and have their main meal in the evening.
During
the month of Ramadan, all Muslims abstain from food during the daylight hours. THE
GOVERNMENT AND ECONOMY The
Government MONARCHY
headed by KING FAHD BIN ABDUL AZIZ as the King & Religious Leader.
He is also the custodian of the Two Holy Mosques. The
nation has no constitution but is governed through the principles of Shari'ah,
Islamic law as prescribed by the Qur'an, the holy book of Islam. The
Economy Oil-based
economy with strong government controls over major economic activities. Unit
of currency: SAUDI RIYAL (SR) 1US$=SAR3.745 1SAR=PHP15.0421
(as of July 2, 2004) TRANSPORTATION
& COMMUNICATION SYSTEM The
Kingdom has a network of roads including an extensive expressway system.
It is the only country in the Arabian Peninsula that has a rail system. Saudi
Arabia Public Transport Company (SAPTCO) operates the country's inter-city and
intra-city bus service. SAPTCO buses are used in going around the country.
Taxicabs are available but not metered. Saudia
Airlines is the national flag carrier. Its international flights serve
destinations all over the world and a domestic network covering the country. There
are 3 international and 22 domestic airports in Saudi Arabia. There
are modern seaports and oil terminals on the Red Sea and on the Arabian Gulf. Telephone
landlines & mobile cellular phones with Direct Dialing systems, and internet
service provides are available. Newspapers,
magazines and radio and television programs are available in Arabic and English.
Country
code – +966 Area
codes: Riyadh
– 1 Jeddah
– 2 Dhahran
– 3 BUSINESS
HOURS Government
offices: 7:00
a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Private
establishments: 9:00
a.m. – 12:00 noon 4:00
p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Markets
and shops: 8:00
a.m. – 9:00 p.m. All government offices and businesses close during prayer time, which occurs five times a day. Prayer times are listed in the daily newspapers. |
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