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Australia remain unbeaten as they rout Gilas Pilipinas (84 – 60)

After the miraculous win against Saudi Arabia, I expected that Gilas would at least give the Australian team a hard time. Instead, Australia gave Gilas a basketball clinic on both offense and defense. SEMI-FINAL BOUND ✈️#AsiaCup pic.twitter.com/velGWldItt — FIBA Asia Cup (@FIBAAsiaCup) August 13, 2025 Just look at the game stats and boxscore; five Australian players scored in double digits, while only three did for Gilas: Kevin Quiambao (16 points), Justin Brownlee (13 points), and…

OWWA reminds Filipino Workers to Legalize Status via Saudi Arabia Grace period until Nobyembre 10, 2025

In a recent Facebook post by Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) to Filipino domestic workers in Saudi Arabia, that they take advantage of the six-month grace period for those with irregular status announced by Saudi Government. This window, spanning from May 11 to November 10, 2025, allows workers to legalize their employment without facing any fines or penalties. The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and its Secretary, Hans Cacdac, are strongly encouraging all affected Filipino…

Gilas Advances to FIBA Asia Cup Quarterfinals with Thrilling Win Over Saudi Arabia

Gilas Pilipinas secured a spot in the FIBA Asia Cup quarterfinals with a thrilling 95-88 overtime victory against host Saudi Arabia. The game was a tense affair, with Gilas needing a clutch three-pointer from Justin Brownlee in the final seconds of regulation to force the extra period. Here’s a look back at the clutch three-pointer from Justin Brownlee. BROWNLEE TIES THE GAME 🔥🔥#AsiaCup pic.twitter.com/1Gj9HBkqzP — FIBA Asia Cup (@FIBAAsiaCup) August 11, 2025 Brownlee was the…

Gilas Pilipinas Stunned by Chinese Taipei in FIBA Asia Cup Opener in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

In a stunning turn of events at the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup in Jeddah, Gilas Pilipinas suffered a disappointing 95-87 loss to Chinese Taipei in their opening game. The Philippine national team was on the back foot from the start, trailing by as much as 17 points in the first quarter and struggling to contain a hot-shooting Chinese Taipei squad. Despite a valiant comeback effort, Gilas couldn’t overcome the early deficit. Justin Brownlee led the…

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

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…

ICYMI: Apple launches Apple Store online and Apple Store app in Saudi Arabia

Apple has officially launched the Apple Store online and Apple Store app for the Saudi Arabian Market, and for the first time Apple is offering direct support in Arabic, making it easy for local customers to explore and shop their favorite Apple products. Apple; “We are thrilled to bring the Apple Store online and the Apple Store app to Saudi Arabia, offering customers a new way to explore and shop Apple’s extraordinary lineup of products…

Philippine Embassy in Riyadh issue Advisory regarding

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…

Riyadh Air announces Major Fleet Expansion at the 55th Edition of Paris Airshow with up to 50 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft

Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Air just announced an order for up to 50 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft (25 firm orders with options for 25 more) at the 55th Edition of Paris Airshow. This strategic acquisition of long-range aircraft, capable of flying over 16,000 km, will allow Riyadh Air to connect the Saudi capital to over 100 global destinations by 2030, aligning with major upcoming events like Riyadh Expo 2030 and the FIFA World Cup 2034. This agreement…

ICYMI: Microsoft and Asus intros ROG Xbox Ally series

Microsoft and Asus recently unveiled the new ROG Xbox Ally series: ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X. Design-wise, both handhelds will look identical; the difference between the two will be what’s “under the hood.” The wait is over.The ROG Xbox Ally Series is here.@Xbox pic.twitter.com/pvP9IQalD7 — ROG Global (@ASUS_ROG) June 8, 2025 Let’s first talk about the specs that both the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X share. Both will be…

Nintendo Switch 2 now available for Pre-order in Saudi Arabia

معًا دومًا، في أي وقت، وأي مكان.#NintendoSwitch2 ينطلق في 5 يونيو! pic.twitter.com/2fRUlSnguA — نينتندو السعودية (الممثل الرسمي) (@NintendoSaudi) April 2, 2025 Good news for those who are in Saudi Arabia, the recently announce Nintendo Switch 2 is now available for pre-order. Here are the pricing for the Nintendo Switch 2 in the Kingdom. Nintendo Switch 2 with Joy-Con 2 Controller – SAR 1,999.00 Nintendo Switch 2 bundle with Mario Kart World – SAR 2,199.00 As…

Tesla opening its first store in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Tesla is about to open its first shop in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The launch event will be at the Bujairi Terrace on April 10. There the company will showcase their “global bestselling lineup and step into a world powered by solar energy, sustained by batteries, and driven by electric vehicles.” Tesla also plans to show their newest product/service the Cybercab a.k.a. the Robotaxi, an upcoming two-passenger battery-electric self-driving car and Optimus, “a general…

Price of the new iPad Air with M3 Chip and Apple Magic Tablet Keyboard in Saudi Arabia

Here are the price of the new iPad Air with M3 Chip in Saudi Arabia iPad Air 11‑inch Wifi Only 128GB – SAR2,699.00 256GB – SAR3,149.00 512GB – SAR4,049.00 Wi-Fi + Cellular 128GB – SAR3,349.00 256GB – SAR3,849.00 512GB – SAR4,749.00 iPad Air 13‑inch Wifi Only 128GB – SAR3,699.00 256GB – SAR4,149.00 512GB – SAR5,049.00 Wi-Fi + Cellular 128GB – SAR4,349.00 256GB – SAR4,849.00 Apple Magic Tablet Keyboard For 11-inches iPad Air – SAR 1,349.00…

Price of the new Macbook Air with M4 Chip in Saudi Arabia

The new Macbook Air with M4 Chip is now available for pre-order in Saudi Arabia and below are the pricing.

13-inches Macbook Air

  • 16GB RAM and 256 GB SSD Storage: SR 4,499.00
  • 16GB RAM and 512 GB SSD Storage: SR 5,449.00
  • 24GB RAM and 512 GB SSD Storage: SR 6,399.00

15-inches Macbook Air

  • 16GB RAM and 256 GB SSD Storage: SR 5,499.00
  • 16GB RAM and 512 GB SSD Storage: SR 6,449.00
  • 24GB RAM and 512 GB SSD Storage: SR 7,399.00

Philippine Pricing of the new iPhone 16e

Even though it’s not yet available for order or pre-order, Apple already provided the pricing for the new iPhone 16e. Available in Black and White colors in 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB storage capacities, the new iPhone 16e will have a starting price of ₱39,900.00 for the 128GB model, ₱46,990.00 for the 256GB and ₱58,990.00 for the 512GB. Officially announced last Feb 19th, the iPhone 16e features a 6.1-inches Super Retina XDR OLED display, similar to…

iPhone 16e now available for Pre-order in Saudi Arabia

The just announced iPhone 16e is now available for pre-order in Saudi Arabia. You can place your pre-order on the leading telecom and retailer in the Kingdom. Jarir Extra Aleph Mobily Zain Amazon The iPhone 16e will be only be available in Black and White colors in 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB storage capacities, with starting price of SAR2,799.00 for the 128GB model, SAR3,299.00 for the 256GB and SAR4,299.00 for the 512GB. Pre-order period will be…

Saudi Government officially uveil the currency symbol for Saudi Riyals

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has officially unveil the symbol for the Saudi Riyals. In a press release by Saudi Central Bank (SAMA); The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, approved today, February 20, 2025, the Saudi riyal symbol; a historic move that will reinforce the Saudi currency’s identity. The Governor of the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), H.E. Ayman M. Al-Sayari, extends his profound appreciation to the Custodian of…

Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design now available internationally including the Philippines

Aside from Saudi Arabia, the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design will also be available internationally. Dominic Preston of The Verge writes, “Despite releasing pricing in Euros, so far the phone is only confirmed to release in Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Mexico, though more markets are “expected.” Huawei UK public relations specialist Elliot Mulley-Goodbarne did confirm to The Verge that it’s “not coming to the UK or US for the time being.” It’s launching in a single configuration, with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage.”

In Europe the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design will retail for EUR 3,499.00, which when converted to Philippine Pesos will be around ₱211K, and checking the Huawei Philippine website, the company is now accepting pre-orders with a ₱5,000.00 deposit, though the exact price of the tri-fold smartphone is not listed.

Here are pricing of the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design;

  • Malaysia – RM 14,999.00
  • UAE – AED 12,999.00
  • Saudi Arabia – SAR 12,999.00
  • Mexico – M$69,999.00

It’s unclear if Huawei will eventually release the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design globally, the company may be gauging market interest with this initial release.

Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design is now available for Pre-order in Saudi Arabia

Just like what the title, the just announced Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design is now available for pre-order in Jarir and Extra, you can also pre-order the tri-fold smartphone directly from Huawei KSA. Jarir – Huawei Mate XT; متاح الآن للطلب المسبق!أول هاتف ثلاثي قابل للطيّ في العالم📱هاتف Huawei Mate XT الجديد بتصميم مبتكر واستثاني 🤩اطلبه مسبقًا الآن من جرير واستمتع بهدايا مجانية 🎁يسري العرض حتى 4 مارس 2025 — مكتبة جرير (@JarirBookstore) February 18,…

Huawei officially launch the Mate XT Ultimate Design in Saudi Arabia

It’s official, the tri-fold Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design is now in Saudi Arabia, the company announced Tuesday, Feb 18, 2025. The Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design will be available in 16 GB RAM and 1TB storage model, it will feature a Super Slim Triple-Fold Design, 10.2-inch Hi-Res HUAWEI X-True™ Display, a Octa-core Kirin 9010 (1.55 GHz Cortex-A510) CPU, a triple camera system with a 50 MP Ultra Aperture Camera (F1.4-4.0 aperture,OIS) as the main…

You can now use Google Pay in Saudi Arabia via MADA

Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) and Google have partnered to bring Google Pay to Saudi Arabia in 2025 through the mada payment system. This move supports SAMA’s Vision 2030 goals by boosting digital payments and reducing cash reliance. Google Pay will offer secure and convenient transactions in stores, apps, and online. In a bid to expand offerings of digital payment solutions, #SAMA and Google sign an agreement to avail Google Pay in #SaudiArabia during 2025.https://t.co/NQUfQyRSPO pic.twitter.com/iPhn67pOiE…

Riyadh Metro Orange Line Is Now Open

Riyadh Public Transport (RPT) has announced that the Riyadh Metro Orange Line has officially open today, January 5, 2025. The announcement was made on their social media accounts and on Saudi Press Agency, more than a month after King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud inaugurated the Riyadh Metro. Effective tomorrow, Sunday , January 5,2025 #RiyadhMetro expands it’s journey with the introduction of the orange line , connecting the city like never before through five new…

It’s Official Saudi Arabia will host the FIFA World Cup 2034

FIFA just announced that the FIFA World Cup 2034 will be hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In their announcement, All 211 FIFA Member Associations convened virtually at an Extraordinary FIFA Congress, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was selected to stage the FIFA World Cup 2034. The news then confirmed by Saudi Arabia and promised to deliver “a tournament of a lifetime.” Saudi Arabia was chosen at comprehensive bidding process initiated in October 2023.…

Apple to open its first retail store in Saudi Arabia

Apple announced plans to expand in Saudi Arabia, starting with the launch of an online store in summer 2025 and opening physical stores in 2026, including a flagship location in Diriyah, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The expansion includes existing investments in the country, including the Apple Developer Academy in Riyadh, which opened in Riyadh in 2021 in partnership with the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Tuwaiq Academy, and Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman…

Philippines and Saudi Arabia Launch New Job Category for OFW

The Philippine Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has released guidelines for a new job category for Filipino workers in Saudi Arabia: Residential Support Worker/Cleaner. This development follows initial discussions between former DMW Secretary Susan “Toots” Ople and Saudi Minister of Human Resource and Social Development Ahmad bin Sulaiman AlRajhi, aiming to open up employment opportunities while prioritizing the protection of Filipino Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). Key Differences from Domestic Work: Skilled Visa: Residential support workers…

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman inaugurated the Riyadh Metro

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud inaugurated the Riyadh Metro, a major public transport project in Saudi Arabia. The metro network spans 176 kilometers across 6 lines and 85 stations. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud expressed gratitude to the King for his support and visionary leadership. Riyadh Metro will initially open 3 lines by December 1st, then another 2 line on the 15th of…

You can now Pre-order the new HONOR X9c in Saudi Arabia

Starting today until the end of month, you can now pre-order the new HONOR X9c. Price for the pre-order will be SAR 1,399.00 and it includes freebies worth SAR 636. After the preorder period the HONOR X9c smartphone will retail for SAR 2,135.00 The freebies are; HONOR Choice OWS Open-Ear True Wireless Earbuds – SAR 338.00 12 Months Damage Protection – SAR 199.00 12 Months Battery Damage Protection – SAR 99.00 #الهاتف_الغير_قابل_للكسر | HONOR X9c…

Apple Mac Mini M4 Now Available in Jarir

You can now get your Apple Mac Mini M4 from Jarir and below are the pricelist. M4 Processor (10-core CPU and 10-core GPU 16GB RAM + 256GB Storage – SR2,799 16GB RAM + 512GB Storage – SR3,749 24GB RAM + 512GB Storage – SR4,699 M4 Pro Processor (12-core CPU and 16-core GPU) 24GB RAM + 512GB Storage – SR6,699 Announced last month, the Mac Mini is one of the cheapest Macs that you can buy…

New iMac now available for Pre-order in Jarir in Saudi Arabia

he new iMac is now available for pre-order in Jarir. Below are the pricing; M4 (8-Core CPU/GPU) + 16GB RAM + 256GB Storage – SR5,999.00 M4 (10-Core CPU/GPU) + 16GB RAM + 256GB Storage – SR6,949.00 M4 (10-Core CPU/GPU) + 16GB RAM + 512GB Storage – SR7,899.00 M4 (10-Core CPU/GPU) + 24GB RAM + 512GB Storage – SR8,849.00 Pre-order period will be from October 30th until November 8th, 2024 (or while supply last). Shipping and…