Riyadh Air, the new flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, will begin daily flights to Manila in September. (Photo from Riyadh Air)

MANILA, Philippines — Saudi Arabia’s newest flag carrier, Riyadh Air, is expanding its services into the Philippines, with daily flights between Riyadh and Manila set to begin in September.

In a statement, the airline said the direct service will begin on Sept. 9 using Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, marking the latest addition to its growing network across Asia.

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