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Special No work, no pay: War hits hard OFWs in the Middle East

No work, no pay: War hits hard OFWs in the Middle East

  • There are more than 2.4 million OFWs in the Middle East, mostly in Saudi Arabia and the UAE
  • OFWs’ remittances account for 10 percent of the Philippine economy
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Iraqi president calls for more global action on desertification

Iraqi president calls for more global action on desertification

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Nissan to launch two more SUVs in Saudi Arabia after unveiling all-new 2025 Patrol

Nissan to launch two more SUVs in Saudi Arabia after unveiling all-new 2025 Patrol

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Update 2025 Nissan Patrol unveiled in Abu Dhabi global launch photos

2025 Nissan Patrol unveiled in Abu Dhabi global launch

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Blinken ‘hopeful’ of Gaza ceasefire deal video

Blinken ‘hopeful’ of Gaza ceasefire deal

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Nations must find ways to unite on ‘issues that affect planet’: UAE adviser

Nations must find ways to unite on ‘issues that affect planet’: UAE adviser

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Conflict is greatest threat to global economy, Saudi finance minister warns

Conflict is greatest threat to global economy, Saudi finance minister warns

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Special Boutique Group identifies three more palaces for conversion into ultra-luxury hotels video

Boutique Group identifies three more palaces for conversion into ultra-luxury hotels

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Supportive ‘ecosystem’ in place to help Saudi Arabia achieve tourism targets 

Supportive ‘ecosystem’ in place to help Saudi Arabia achieve tourism targets 

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Special Newly launched company set sights on Saudi coastal city as first tourism project video

Newly launched company set sights on Saudi coastal city as first tourism project

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Saudi hospitality sector emerging as new global benchmark

Saudi hospitality sector emerging as new global benchmark

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Middle East hotels’ F&B segment remains a strong earner despite pressures: Panel

Middle East hotels’ F&B segment remains a strong earner despite pressures: Panel

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Philippine president Duterte signs into law creating a department for overseas Filipino workers

Philippine president Duterte signs into law creating a department for overseas Filipino workers

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Israeli death penalty for convicted West Bank Palestinians comes into effect

Israeli death penalty for convicted West Bank Palestinians comes into effect

Netflix launches third ‘Women in Film’ program with Arab Fund for Arts and Culture

Netflix launches third ‘Women in Film’ program with Arab Fund for Arts and Culture

Qatar’s CPI rises 2.62% Y-O-Y in April, led by food and clothing

Qatar’s CPI rises 2.62% Y-O-Y in April, led by food and clothing

Iran says responded to latest US peace proposal

Iran says responded to latest US peace proposal

KSrelief program supports food security in Gaza

KSrelief program supports food security in Gaza

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