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Philippine Airlines Resumes Manila-Riyadh-Manila Flights Effective April 10, 2026  

April 9, 2026

This is great news, especially to those who prefer a non-stop flight back to the Philippines!

PAL;

Philippine Airlines (PAL) advises the public of the resumption of flights between Manila and Riyadh effective April 10, 2026, following recent developments in the Middle East region.

The safety and well-being of our passengers and crew remain our foremost priority. As Riyadh operations resume, PAL will temporarily operate via an alternate flight route to ensure the highest safety standards are maintained during this period.

As a result, select Manila-Riyadh flights will include a brief technical stop in Bangkok for refueling. No deplaning is required; passengers will remain on board while the aircraft refuels before continuing to Riyadh.

Ongoing monitoring
We continue to closely monitor the situation and will restore normal routing and full capacity as conditions allow. Updates will be communicated to affected passengers accordingly.

IMPORTANT: Passengers are advised to ensure they have a confirmed booking before proceeding to the airport. To verify booking status and view updated flight schedules, please visit:

https://www.philippineairlines.com/ph/en/manage-booking.html

For assistance, passengers may also connect 24/7 with PAL via the following PAL Channels:
• Manila Landline: (+632) 8539-0000 / (+632) 8855-8888

• Philippines Mobile: (+63) 919-056-2255

• US and Canada Toll Free Number: 1-800-435-9725

• Messenger: https://www.m.me/PhilippineAirlines

• WhatsApp: https://wa.me/639178305810

• PAL Help Page: https://pal.my.site.com/s/

We remain committed to connecting our customers to their destinations safely, reliably, and responsibly.

Thank you.

Philippines’ Team Liquid Makes History with Dominant MSC Victory at EWC 25

August 4, 2025

Team Liquid Philippines has been crowned champions of the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Mid Season Cup (MSC) at the Esports World Cup (EWC) 25 in Riyadh, beating Malaysia’s Selangor Red Giants OG Esports with a decisive 4-1 victory in the Finals. The win marks a significant moment for Team Liquid, etching their name into Esports World Cup history.

Selangor Red Giants was the reigning EWC ML:BB champions and was the favorite to win it all for having a strong run through the knockout bracket, they were ultimately outmatched by Team Liquid’s “terrifying power.” Team Liquid showcased consistent dominance throughout the tournament, rarely dropping more than one map per series.

After losing the first game, Team Liquid quickly shifted their strategy, focusing on strong early-game picks and objective control. Their tactical approach paid off, as they swiftly took control of the series. Games three and four saw Sanford “Sanford” Vinuya’s Gloo become a pivotal force, giving Team Liquid the early advantage they needed to secure decisive wins. The penultimate game, lasting just over ten minutes, highlighted Team Liquid’s overwhelming superiority.

You can watch the final day of the competition including the finals below but if you want to skip to the championship, you can skip to the 5:10 mark of the video.

Team Liquid will take home $1,000,000 in prize money, while Selangor Red Giants OG Esports will have to settle for $500,000. In the third-place Philippines’ ONIC walks away with $250,000 after beating ONIC’s Indonesian roster.

Source: EWC

Philippine Embassy in Riyadh issue Advisory regarding

June 24, 2025

Philippine Embassy in Saudi Arabia published this on their official FB page @Philippine Embassy in Saudi Arabia

In light of recent developments in the region, the Philippine Embassy in Riyadh encourages all Filipinos in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to closely monitor the news through reputable sources and check for advisories issued by Philippine Embassy in Riyadh, the Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah, and local Saudi authorities.

The Philippine Embassy in Riyadh and the Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah stand ready to provide the necessary assistance to all Filipinos in the Kingdom.

Riyadh Season 2024 to start this 12th of October

October 8, 2024

What is Riyadh Season?
Riyadh Season is one of the world’s largest winter entertainment event. Variety of food from around the world, courtesy of exclusive restaurants — plus countless exciting surprises. The festivities capture the essence of Saudi, from its Najdi heritage to its present-day dynamism.

When will it start?
Riyadh Season will kick-off this October 12th.

Where to get more information?
To know more about Riyadh Season and the events, you can go to https://riyadhseason.com/en-US or the Riyadh Season section of https://webook.com/.

Esports World Cup Draws Large Crowds

July 31, 2024

Esports World Cup is still on going and will not conclude until 25th August, so the numbers are still under wraps but as of today, the Saudi Press Agency is reporting that Esports World Cup, which is currently being hosted in Riyadh Boulevard City, saw a large number of “guests and visitors from Gulf and other countries.”

There are a total of 500 clubs from different countries and more than 1,500 players participating in the Esports World Cup, the largest event in the history of the gaming and esports sector.

via SPA;

Amer Al-Marri, a visitor from Qatar, expressed his fondness for the distinguished and global organization of the tournament, indicating that coming from Doha along with a group of friends was specifically to attend this global event. He praised the professional level of competitions thanks to the participation of skilled players and qualified teams around the world. The visitor also expressed his admiration for the atmosphere in the Boulevard Riyadh City, through various entertainment activities and events that fit everyone’s taste.

Mohammed bin Mubarak, a visitor from Bahrain, explained that he came with his brothers and other relatives to attend the Esports World Cup. He hailed the great efforts of the Kingdom in receiving the participants and the professional and wonderful organization of the tournament, noting that Riyadh has become a global destination for tourism, entertainment, and sports.

Aside from the usual spots in Boulevard Riyadh City, tourists also explored historical and tourist sites in Riyadh.

MLDBeast’s Riyadh Soundstorm 2023 to be headlined by Metallica and Black Eyed Peas

November 28, 2023

MLDBeast’s annual music event Riyadh Soundstorm will be a 3-day music festival that features the best and greatest music has to offer. This year’s Soundstorm (2023) will be in Riyadh, Banban, from 14th thru 16th of December 2023.

Here’s a snippet of their lineup, in no particular order;

DECEMBER 14, THURSDAY

  • Black Eyed Peas
  • Calvin Harris
  • H.E.R.
  • Metallica
  • Wizkid

DECEMBER 15, FRIDAY

  • Chris Brown
  • Martin Garrix

DECEMBER 16, SATURDAY

  • David Guetta
  • J. Balvin
  • Swedish House Mafia

You can find the complete lineup here.

Tickets for the music festival can be as low as SAR 169, which is around Php 2,500.00, for the general admission or just one day pass or as high as SAR 80,000.00, which approximately Php 1.18 million for a VIB BOX, that will include Dedicated Concierge, an exclusive entry with valet, premium food and beverage and your very own dedicated private suite.

As for me, I’ll go with the GENERAL ADMISSION, since you get an all stage access, daily SAR 25 wallet credit, and complimentary parking, which is not bad if you’re just there to head band and slam with Metallica.

You can go to Riyadh SoundStorm 2023 for more info

This is the Ramadan Schedule of Philippine Embassy in Riyadh

March 18, 2023

Philippine Embassy in Riyadh just announced that their Ramadan schedule will be from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM, the Ramadan Schedule is expected to start this 23rd of March until 21st of April. The agency also posted contact details that OFW can call incase of emergencies or urgent inquiries.

I embedded their post below for additional details.

Public Investment Fund (PIF) launches Riyadh Air, a new national carrier to expand Saudi’s local and global aviation industry

March 15, 2023

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Prime Minister and Chairman of the Public Investment Fund (PIF) just announced the launching of a new national airline Riyadh Air. Wholly owned by PIF, Riyadh Air will leverage Saudi Arabia’s strategic geographic location between the three continents of Asia, Africa and Europe, enabling Riyadh to become a gateway to the world and a global destination for transportation, trade, and tourism.

Riyadh Air will be chaired by His Excellency Yasir Al-Rumayyan, Governor of PIF, while Tony Douglas, will be its Chief Executive Officer. Douglas brings more than 40 years of experience in the aviation, transportation and logistics industries.

The newly established airline is expected to add US$20 billion to non-oil GDP growth, and create more than 200,000 direct and indirect jobs.

Happy Bear MilkTea, an authentic taste of bubble tea from Taiwan to Saudi Arabia

March 6, 2023

Craving for milktea?

If you’re in Riyadh, KSA you can checkout Bubble TEA, a milktea shop that started as a home business and now a full blown business with 4 partners around the country. Their shop in Riyadh is located in the Sulimaniyah district, less than 1 km from Prince Sultan Medical City.

This is their location via Google Maps – https://goo.gl/maps/esVNSkkax3RdX6rj7

Happy Bear MilkTea offers dine-in or take-out.

You can checkout their full menu here.

Changes to Passport Renewal Process at the Philippine Embassy in Riyadh this New Year

January 4, 2023

Philippine Embassy in Riyadh just announced that there will be changes in the passport renewal this 2023. The announcement took effect last Jan 3, 2023, the Consular Section of the Philippine Embassy in Riyadh will only receive regular passport renewal application through VFS Global both in Riyadh and in Al Khobar. Walk-ins are allowed adn no need for an appointment.

Philippine Embassy in Riyadh will still provide the following services;

  1. Passport applications for newborns
  2. Issuance of emergency travel documents
  3. Resolutions of issues with passport applications
  4. Civil Registry (Reports of Birth, Marriage and Death)
  5. Application for marriage and solemnization of marriage
  6. Correction of entries in birth certificates and marriage contracts registered at the Embassy
  7. Notarial
  8. Visa

DFA welcomes the return of four abused Filipino nurses from Saudi Arabia, November 12th, 2022.

November 14, 2022

Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced the safety return of four (4) abused Filipino Nurses from Saudi Arabia.

The four nurses originally filed a labor complaint against their employer for maltreatment, verbal and physical abuse, and unpaid salaries. The employer retaliated by filing cases against them for theft and labor contract violations for which they were eventually detained, to which the 4 OFW lost the case then later detained.

While in detention, DFA provided the workers with legal and welfare assistance and was able to successfully secure their release and repatriated back to the Philippines.

“The release from detention and the repatriation of the four nurses are proof that the DFA remains fully committed to its mandate to assist our distressed overseas Filipinos, especially when they are victims of abuses by their employers,” affirmed DFA Acting Undersecretary for Migrant Workers’ Affairs Eduardo Jose A. De Vega.

Source: Philippine Embassy in Saudi Arabia.

Temporary suspension of regular consular services at the Philippine Embassy in Riyadh

March 20, 2020
Temporary suspension of regular consular services at the Philippine Embassy in Riyadh

Philippine Embassy in Riyadh is temporarily suspending all their regular consular services in view of the measures to limit the spread of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID 19). Exempted from the suspension are emergencies like issuance of travel documents in case of death, medical emergencies and release of passports.

You can read the full announcement below;