'They actually made us file flight plans to go VFR from YMJ to YQR'
Saudipc-9
With all due respect, you clearly don't realise how much that can reduce workload thus allowing the controller to provide his best service to all.
If you don't file, the controller may have to input the details of your flight into the system just to tag up the aircraft on the radar. That, as you can probably understand, can be a distraction.