A kingdom built on dreams

Saudi Arabia celebrates 93rd National Day and 54 years of diplomacy with the Philippines


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H.E. Amb. Hisham bin Sultan Al-Qahtani of the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia

On Sept. 25, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia hosted a dinner party commemorating its 93rd National Day at the Grand Hyatt in BGC.

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Department of Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Antonio Morales

With the theme, “Our dreams have not stopped since the foundation of the Kingdom, and we will work to achieve them as long as we live,” this year’s celebration also highlighted 54 years of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Saudi Arabia.
 

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WORKING TO ACHIEVE THEIR DREAMS - Opening ceremonies during the gala dinner held at the Grand Ballroom of the Grand Hyatt in BGC last Sept. 25, 2023.

“The Kingdom appreciates the contributions of Overseas Filipino Workers in various areas, which have played a crucial role in the Kingdom's advancement,” Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to the Republic of the Philippines, H.E. Hisham bin Sultan Al-Qahtani, said in his speech. “We greatly value the mutual support and collaboration between our countries, as seen through our active participation in regional and international forums, enhancing economic cooperation, and fostering a strong partnership.”

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Senator Robinhood Padilla, H.E. Amb. Hisham bin Sultan Al-Qahtani, DFA Undersecretary Antonio Morales, DTI  Secretary Alfredo Pascual, Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo and Sen. Richard J. Gordon
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H.E. Amb. William Carlos of the Embassy of Ireland
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MB’s Joseph Jeffrey S. Sagcal and Barbie Atienza with H.E. Amb. Alvaro Jara Bucarey of the Embassy of Chile
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H.E. Amb. Constance See Sin Yuan of Embassy of the Republic of Singapore, H.E. Amb. Marielle Geraedts of the Embassy of the Netherlands,  H.E. Amb. Niyazi Evren Akyol of the Embassy of the Republic of Turkey
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SAUDI AIRLINES TEAM: Shahani Flora, Jhoana Marie Guanzon, Station Manager Ali Alkhudair, Imelda Reyes, Rashee Olarte, and Kristofer Lorenz Olarte
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Honorary Consul Of Estonia Consul Fernando Pena, PCCI President George Barcelon, Sen. Richard J. Gordon and Phil Red Cross Sec-Gen. Dr. Gwendolyn Pang
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H.E. Amb. Ahmed Shehabeldin of the Embassy of Egypt with his son
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H.E. Amb. Dato' Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino Anthony of the Embassy of Malaysia with Sen. Allan Peter Cayetano 
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Department of Migrant Workers Usec. Hans Leo Cacdac

Saudi Arabia’s National Day commemorates the unification and founding of its kingdom in 1932.