Tag: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia announces Ramadan to start Thursday, March 23
The starting date of Ramadan, the holiest Muslim month, is set by both lunar calculations and physical sightings of the moon
Philippines says Saudi Arabia to pay Filipino workers owed wages
The Philippines earlier this month resumed the deployment of domestic workers to Saudi Arabia following a year-long ban
Bishop welcomes lifting of deployment ban on Filipino workers to Saudi...
“That is a very inspiring news, a great help and immense relief to our [overseas Filipino workers],” said Bishop Ruperto Santos
Philippines lifts deployment ban of domestic workers to Saudi Arabia
Deployment will resume on November 7, a decision that comes after talks between the Philippines and Saudi Arabia
Muslim pilgrims stream out of Mecca for hajj high point
The crowds, capped at one million including 850,000 from abroad chosen by lottery, are the biggest at the hajj since 2019
Saudi welcomes 1 million for biggest hajj pilgrimage since pandemic
One million people, including 850,000 from abroad, are allowed at this year's hajj
Thai PM to visit Saudi Arabia for first time since gem...
The invitation to Prayut for a two-day visit beginning Tuesday was issued by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
Philippines suspends deployment of Filipino workers to Saudi Arabia
Filipino workers are reportedly being required by their employers to shoulder the costs of health and safety protocol for COVID-19
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