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  • Joint Communique on Libya

    The governments of Algeria, Egypt, France, Germany, Italy, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Tunisia, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the European Union and United Nations issued a Joi…

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

  • HMA Sir John Jenkins speech for Saudi National Day

    HMA Sir John Jenkins statement on Saudi National Day

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

  • Live Twitter Q&A event planned for British nationals travelling for Hajj

    British Hajj Consular team will answer questions on Hajj support for British nationals

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

  • PM calls with the Emir of Qatar, King of Saudi Arabia and King of Jordan

    The Prime Minister David Cameron spoke to the Emir of Qatar, the King of Saudi Arabia and the King of Jordan this evening (18 August 2014).

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

  • Eid Message by Chargé d'Affaires, British Embassy Riyadh

    Richard Wildash, Chargé d'Affaires, British Embassy Riyadh sends Eid greetings.

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

  • UK extends a warm welcome to Saudis

    British Ambassador opens new UK Visa Centre in Jeddah

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

  • Foreign Secretary comments on Syria and Ukraine

    Foreign Secretary urges Russia not to prevent peaceful Ukrainian elections and details further support to Syrian opposition

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

  • ‘London 11’ Friends of Syria Core Group Ministerial Communiqué

    This communiqué was agreed by the Ministers of the London 11 countries at a meeting held in London on 15 May 2014.

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

  • UK visa application centre in Jeddah is relocating

    From 4 May 2014 the UK visa application centre in Jeddah will be relocating.

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

  • 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