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U.S. Embassy in Riyadh Celebrates National Day

Press Statement Riyadh, Saudi Arabia February 12, 2018 U.S. Embassy in Riyadh Celebrates National Day On February 12, 2018, Chargé d’Affaires Christopher Henzel hosted Governor of Riyadh Region His Royal Highness Prince Faisal Bin Bandar Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, distinguished Saudi officials, and a number of guests to celebrate the 242nd year of the independence ...
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Message for US Citizens: Travel Advisory for Saudi Arabia

Mission of the United States of America Saudi Arabia MESSAGE FOR U.S. CITIZENS: TRAVEL ADVISORY FOR SAUDI ARABIA On Wednesday, January 10, 2018, the Department of State made changes to its consular safety and security information program. Travel Advisories replaced Travel Warnings and Travel Alerts. Every country now has a Travel Advisory, which provides one of four standard levels of advice. The Travel Advisory ...
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Message for US Citizens: Improvements to Safety and Security Information

Message for US Citizens: Improvements to Safety and Security Information  On Wednesday, January 10, 2018, the Department of State will make changes to our safety and security information to make it easier to find, understand, and use. Travel Advisories will replace Travel Warnings and Travel Alerts.  Every country will have a Travel Advisory, which will provide one of four standard levels of advice.  The Travel ...
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Foreign Service Officer Test Announcement

Interested in joining the U.S. Department of State as a Foreign Service Officer? The U.S. Consulate General in Dhahran will be hosting the Foreign Service Officer Test (FSOT) on January 27, 2018.  Test Registration is now open and closes  on January 24, 2018. Eligibility Requirements: All applicants must be U.S. citizens on the date they submit ...
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Condemning the Houthi Missile Strike Against Saudi Arabia

Press Statement Department Spokesperson Washington, DC December 19, 2017 The United States strongly condemns the reckless Houthi missile attack today on Riyadh. We remain deeply disturbed by aggressive Houthi actions supported by Iran’s provision of advanced weapons, which threaten regional security and prolong the Yemen conflict. The United States calls on Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard ...
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