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Filipino Times
11-02-2025
- Business
- Filipino Times
Saudi Arabia welcomes Filipinos with open arms, says diplomat
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is excited to welcome Filipinos, according to Charge d'Affaires a.i. Abdullah Saad Alshahri, who shared that the country has been issuing thousands of visas daily to Filipinos. Alshahri highlighted that these visas are for various purposes, including Umrah, work, tourism, and family visits, stating, 'We are happy to have any Filipinos. We are issuing more than a thousand visas every day for those traveling to Saudi Arabia.' The diplomat made the remarks during the turnover of dates, a special gift from Saudi Arabia to the Philippines, symbolizing the strong ties between the two nations. Alshahri emphasized that the dates were presented as a gesture of goodwill, not for sale, reflecting the message of love between the two countries. The dates were received by the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos Secretary Sabuddin Abdurahim. Saudi Arabia's King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center is actively supporting the Philippines, with over 16 ongoing projects in the country, focused on health, food security, and agriculture.
Filipino Times
11-02-2025
- Politics
- Filipino Times
Saudi Arabia gifts 25 tons of dates to the Philippines to strengthen bilateral ties
Saudi Arabia handed over 25 tons of dates to the Philippine government as a gesture of goodwill, highlighting the strong relationship between the two nations. The donation was made by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), as explained by Saudi Arabia's Charge d'Affaires a.i. Abdullah Saad Alshahri. 'This is a reflection of the relationship between Saudi Arabia and the Philippines,' Alshahri stated, emphasizing that the dates, an important and cherished food product in Saudi Arabia, were given as a gift, not for sale. He described the gesture as a message of love between the two countries. The dates were received by Sabuddin Abdurahim, Secretary of the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos. Alshahri also highlighted the ongoing support from KSrelief, which has committed to over 16 projects in the Philippines, covering sectors such as health, food, and agriculture. He further noted that the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center has implemented over 3,000 projects worldwide, benefiting 105 countries, with the Philippines being one of the key recipients. One of the notable initiatives has been the medical aid for Filipino conjoined twins Ayeesha and Akhizah Yusoph, who have already undergone two surgeries, with a third planned soon.
