Filipino remittances from Qatar reach $508M in early 2026
The volume of financial transfers from Gulf Cooperation Council countries to Filipino workers increased during the first half of 2026, reaching $2.93 billion, representing a 3.5% rise compared to the first half of 2025. In Qatar, the total transfers amounted to $508 million, marking a 3.74% increase over the previous year. Saudi Arabia remained the top sending country with $1.08 billion, followed by the United Arab Emirates with $750 million. This indicates that Filipino workers continue to rely heavily on financial transfers from the Gulf, reflecting a trend of stability and relative growth in the transfer amounts.
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