This handout picture released by the official Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) shows Syria's President Bashar al-Assad (2nd-L) speaking with Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit (L) while Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad (R) speaks with the Deputy Emir of Mecca Prince Badr bin Sultan bin...
This handout picture released by the Syrian Presidency Telegram account on May 10, 2023 shows Syrian President Bashar al-Assad meeting with Saudi's ambassador to Jordan, Nayef bin Bandar Al-Sudairy, in Damascus. (Syrian Presidency Telegram Page / AFP) DAMASCUS, Syria -- Syrian President Bashar...
The Saudi Embassy in Manila turned over on Tuesday several tons of pressed dates to the Philippine government, as part of an annual gift from the Arab kingdom. Saudi Ambassador to the Philippines Hisham Alqahtani led the ceremony at the embassy, where the Department of Foreign Affairs, the...
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia -- US national security advisor Jake Sullivan discussed efforts to end Yemen's eight-year war during a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the White House said in a statement. The meeting Sunday night in Saudi Arabia came during a tense period for US-Saudi ties,...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Saturday, May 6, that there were no more Filipinos trapped at the Egypt-Sudan border. (Photo courtesy of DFA) Foreign Affairs Undersecretary for Migrant Affairs Eduardo Jose de Vega told DZMM’s TeleRadyo from Cairo that some 320 Filipinos from Sudan...
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia -- Saudi Arabia was preparing Thursday to host an Arab regional meeting on ending Syria's isolation at a time of dizzying diplomatic shifts following its deal to resume relations with rival Iran. Friday's nine-nation talks in Jeddah, the Red Sea gateway to Mecca, come after...
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is famous for its rich traditions and history as well as the diverse cultural experience it offers tourists. But did you know that the country is also a preferred destination for Filipino healthcare workers who want to work abroad? According to the Philippine Overseas...
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Philippines have signed an agreement on the upcoming arrangements for the annual Islamic pilgrimage or Hajj. This came after Saudi's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah signed with various countries, including the Philippines, a number of pacts for the Hajj season 1444 AH...
Photo: Xinhua News Agency RIYADH, Saudi Arabia -- Saudi Arabia announced on Monday its plan to bring the number of pilgrims during the upcoming Hajj season back to the pre-pandemic level. "The number of pilgrims will return to what it was before the pandemic, without any age limit," Saudi Minister...
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia -- Leaders of China and the member states of the Arab League agreed here Friday to strengthen cooperation and enhance the China-Arab strategic partnership. This handout picture released by the Saudi Press Agency SPA shows leaders posing for a commemorative picture during the...
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia -- Chinese President Xi Jinping touched down in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday for a visit that is likely to focus on energy ties as Washington warned of Beijing's growing influence. Xi, recently reanointed as leader of the world's second biggest economy, arrived in the capital...
DOHA (AFP) -- Saudi Arabia stunned Lionel Messi's Argentina on Tuesday, Nov. 22, beating the two-time winners 2-1 in one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history. Argentina's forward Lionel Messi leaves the pitch after the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group C football match between Argentina and Saudi...
