Skip to main content

News and communications

Skip to results

312 results

Skip to results
312 results sorted by Updated (newest)
In Saudi Arabia
  • Foreign Secretary written statement on Consular Strategy 2013-16

    The Foreign Secretary today launched a new strategy for consular services from 2013 to 2016 titled “Consular Excellence”

    • Updated:

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

  • Human Rights and Democracy Report launch

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has launched the Foreign Office Human Rights and Democracy report for 2012.

    • Updated:

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

  • 2012 Annual Human Rights and Democracy Report

    The 2012 Foreign and Commonwealth Office Report on Human Rights and Democracy

    • Updated:

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

  • Human Rights and Democracy Report 2012 - Saudi Arabia

    The year saw a number of localised protests and demonstrations in the Eastern Province, primarily among the Shia community.

    • Updated:

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

  • Foreign Office concerned by reports of man sentenced to paralysis in Saudi Arabia

    FCO expresses deep concern at reported sentence of paralysis and urges Saudi authorities to ensure grotesque punishment is not carried out

    • Updated:

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

  • William Hague and Angelina Jolie visit Eastern DRC

    The UK Foreign Secretary and UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie call on the world to act to eradicate sexual violence in conflict

    • Updated:

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

  • Royal Visit to Saudi Arabia Strengthens Bilateral Relations

    The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall visited Saudi Arabia as part of an official visit to the Middle East in March 2013

    • Updated:

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

  • FCO concerned at executions in Saudi Arabia

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt expresses concern over reports that seven prisoners have been executed.

    • Updated:

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets members of Saudi Arabia’s Shura Council

    First visit to UK by newly-appointed female members of Saudi Arabia’s Shura Council

    • Updated:

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

  • The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall to visit Saudi Arabia

    The British Government has asked The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall to undertake an official visit to Saudi Arabia in March 2013.

    • Updated:

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

  • The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall to visit Saudi Arabia

    The British Government has asked The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall to undertake an official visit to Saudi Arabia in March 2013.

    • Updated:

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

    • Updated:

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

  • Foreign office welcomes first female participation in Saudi parliament

    UK hopes appointment of 30 women to Saudi Arabia’s parliament will be a ‘landmark moment’.

    • Updated:

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

    • Updated:

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns killing of Rizana Nafeek in Saudi Arabia

    Alistair Burt reiterates UK’s opposition to the death penalty as a matter of principle

    • Updated:

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement on death of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Naif bin Abd Al Aziz Saud of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has offered his condolences following the Crown Prince's death.

    • Updated:

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes Saudi Justice Secretary

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt, met with the Saudi Justice Secretary, Dr Mohammed bin Abdulkareem Al-Issa to further strengthen relations following the Prime Minister’s successful visit to Saudi Arabia in January.

    • Updated:

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

  • Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Sir John Jenkins KCMG LVO has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

    • Updated:

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes Saudi Defence Minister

    Foreign Secretary William Hague today welcomed Saudi Defence Minister HRH Prince Salman to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to discuss bilateral and regional issues.

    • Updated:

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

  • Foreign Secretary's Eid message

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has sent warm wishes to Muslims celebrating the festival of Eid ul Adha.

    • Updated:

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