Cebu Pacific Air, described as Philippines’ largest airline, has launched an exclusive seat sale for its routes between the Middle East and Philippines.
For as low as SR500, travelers from Riyadh can fly nonstop to Manila; they can also book connecting flights to other destinations on Cebu Pacific’s extensive Philippine network, for as low as SR40.
The exclusive seat sale launched on Feb. 23 will continue till Feb. 29, for travel between March 8 and May 31.
The exclusive seat sale coincides with the recently announced Visit the Philippines Again 2016 campaign initiated by the Philippine Department of Tourism and Tourism Promotions Board.
The campaign encourages return trips to the country for more fun experiences and adventure.
Philippines is known for its crystal clear waters and tropical scenic landscape. Palawan was recently voted Best Island in the World by Conde Nast Traveler Magazine readers.
Boracay has also consistently ranked high among the Best Islands in Asia in TripAdvisor’s Travelers Choice Awards. Bohol, Cebu and Davao are among the most popular adventure destinations in Philippines.
Speaking about the seat sale launch, Alex Reyes, CEB general manager for long-haul division said: “Philippines’ more than 7,000 islands offer a diverse holiday experience for foreign travelers. We encourage guests to take advantage of this Cebu Pacific seat sale, and start planning that visit to the Philippines now.”
CEB offers flights to a network of over 90 routes on 64 destinations, spanning Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.
Cebu Pacific Air launches Middle East seat sale
Cebu Pacific Air launches Middle East seat sale
25,000 attend Social Development Bank’s DeveGO25 forum
The Social Development Bank concluded the second edition of the Entrepreneurship and Modern Business Practices Forum — DeveGo 2025 — announcing the achievement of high-impact outcomes that further reinforced the forum’s position as the largest national platform in the region dedicated to entrepreneurship, innovation, and freelance work in Saudi Arabia and beyond.
The forum witnessed broad participation from local and international experts, investors, entrepreneurs, and representatives of local, regional, and international institutions.
Over three days at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center, the forum drew 25,000 participants and visitors, who benefited from over 45 specialized workshops and over 2500 advisory sessions delivered by more than 70 consultants and experts.
The sessions covered key areas including entrepreneurial planning, business models, venture capital, digital platforms, freelancing, and emerging technologies.
The forum also featured 20 panel discussions with leading local and international speakers, addressing major global trends in entrepreneurship, including the future of artificial intelligence, the creative economy, digital transformation, and venture investment.
The forum saw the launch of the Saudi Empretec Fellowship, in the presence of Rebeca Grynspan, secretary-general of the UN Conference on Trade and Development.
The partners in success within the Social Responsibility Portfolio supporting entrepreneurs were honored.
It also saw the honoring of 13 winners of the Handicrafts Competition, representing various regions of the Kingdom, the announcement of winners of the Salam Award for Promising Projects, and the recognition of leading entrepreneurial projects fund under the Enterprises Track.
In addition, the NEXT UP Challenge concluded on the third day of the forum with 20 startups presenting their projects to more than 500 investors, enhancing opportunities for networking and partnership building.
As part of efforts to strengthen the support ecosystem, the forum witnessed the signing of 51 agreements, along with the launch of a suite of new financing products. These included the Capital Expansion Product with a ceiling of up to SR10 million, the Payroll Product with a ceiling of SR2 million, and the Rental Product with a ceiling of SR1.5 million, aimed at supporting enterprises in asset development and covering operational costs.
This reflects the bank’s direction toward offering more specialized financing tools that respond effectively to market needs.
The forum concluded by reaffirming its role as a unifying national platform for entrepreneurship, where accompanying activities and events provided direct engagement opportunities between entrepreneurs, investors, and experts.
The forum also highlighted success stories and practical experiences that reflect the scale of entrepreneurial momentum in the Kingdom and the growing role of the Social Development Bank in supporting a national economy driven by innovation and knowledge.
