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  • Human Rights and Democracy Report for 2013 published

    The Foreign Secretary today launched the 2013 Human Rights report setting out the steps taken to promote and protect human rights in 2013.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £1 billion exports win for UK education in Saudi Arabia

    UK education providers win 4 new contracts worth £850 million to establish 12 technical and vocational training colleges in Saudi Arabia.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • London 11 Statement on Presidential elections in Syria

    “London 11” core group statement says elections organised by Asad regime would be parody of democracy

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Change to the UK visa application process in Saudi Arabia

    From 20 March 2014 our new commercial contract for the running of our visa application centres in Saudi Arabia will take effect.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New Online Booking System for Consular Appointments in Saudi Arabia

    From the beginning of March, all appointments for consular services in Saudi Arabia must be booked online via our website

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Sport is GREAT: British Embassy Riyadh launches Photo Competition

    The British Embassy in Saudi Arabia launched today a photo competition to search for the best image with a powerful caption to inspire people to play a sport.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Baroness Warsi concludes visit to Oman and Saudi Arabia

    FCO Minister Baroness Warsi promoted Islamic Finance and religious tolerance during her visit to Oman and Saudi Arabia this week.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The Prince of Wales to visit Saudi Arabia and Qatar

    The Prince of Wales will undertake official visits to Saudi Arabia and Qatar from Monday 17th to Thursday 20th February 2014.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Human Rights and Democracy report 2012 - Saudi Arabia

    In October a prominent campaign advocating the right of women to drive in Saudi Arabia attracted significant international attention, calling for women to drive in protest on 26 October.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Update on countries featured in Human Rights and Democracy Report

    The Foreign Office has published reporting on 27 Countries of Concern. The quarterly updates cover October to December 2013.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary statement on the death of Nelson Mandela

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: Nelson Mandela was one of the greatest moral and political leaders of our time.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • الخارجية البريطانية: حملة إلكترونية ضد العنف الجنسي في النزاعات

    تأتي الحملة الرقمية في سياق خطوات عديدة قامت بها بريطانيا عقب إطلاق وزارة الخارجية حملة ضد العنف الجنسي في عام 2012 بمبادرة من وزير الخارجية والنجمة الأميركية أنجيلينا جولي

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Notarial Services no longer available in Al Khobar

    From January 2014, all notarial work requested from the Consulate General in Jeddah and the British Trade Office in Al Khobar will be undertaken in Riyadh

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Second Arab Forum on Asset Recovery, Marrakesh, Chair’s Statement

    Event brings together key partners supporting the recovery of stolen assets for the Arab Countries in Transition.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • ‘London 11’ meeting on Syria

    William Hague speaks on behalf of ‘London 11’ after core group of the Friends of Syria and President of National Coalition meet in London.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary announces Syria ministerial meeting in London

    Foreign Secretary announces ‘London 11’ Foreign Ministers to meet in London on 22 October to discuss Syria crisis and Geneva II.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • HMA John Jenkins addressed the MEA at the Opportunity Arabia Conference at Manchester

    The British Ambassador to Riyadh, John Jenkins, addressed the MEA at the Opportunity Arabia Conference at Manchester on October 4, 2013

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Changes to notarial and documentary services in Saudi Arabia

    British Embassy Saudi Arabia introduces important new changes to notarial and documentary services

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Asset Recovery and the G8 Deauville Partnership with Arab Countries in Transition

    The UK's G8 is committed to support the recovery of stolen assets for the Arab Countries in Transition

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Hajj Consular Delegation accompanies British pilgrims

    UK Hajj Consular Delegation: Effective preparation will ensure a safe and trouble-free Hajj.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government