Ramadan Unites Diplomats
The Holy Month of Ramadan is the time when people come together in prayer and deep reflection with the emphasis focused on community, charity, and kindness.…
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Memories of Ramadan
Diplomats and embassy staff share their insights on Ramadan and their noteworthy experiences during the holy month. The Kingdom is awaiting one of the most special…
Interview with H.E. Nuno Mathias
In January 2022, H.E. Nuno Mathias was appointed as the Ambassador of Portugal to Saudi Arabia. A career-diplomat, H.E. Mathias joined the diplomatic service in 1993.…
World Happiness Report 2021: KSA, Denmark Prioritize Citizens’ Quality of Life
Discussion with Ambassador of Denmark Ole E. Moesby According to the Gallup World Happiness Report 2020, Denmark and Saudi Arabia are among the world’s happiest countries.…
Interview with Ambassador Chow Ming Wong
BY ALEXANDER WOODMAN Saudi Arabia and Singapore have long been trading partners. Besides the existing bilateral trade areas, what is your vision for additional areas of…
A Look Back to My Time in Saudi Arabia
BY ALEXANDER WOODMAN “The world can learn more from Saudi Arabia than Saudi Arabia can learn from the world.” – Ambassador Alfredo Miranda From 2017 to…
Interview with Ambassador John P. Abizaid
Embassy of the United States of America By ALEXANDER WOODMAN How would you describe the bilateral ties of Saudi Arabia and the United States starting from the…
Interview with Ryan M. Gliha: U.S. Consul General in Jeddah
By ALEXANDER WOODMAN What are the main factors leading to such a strong strategic partnership between the Saudi Arabia and the United States, spanning over eight…
Interview with Rachna Korhonen: U.S. Consul General in Dhahran
By ALEXANDER WOODMAN The U.S. Consulate in Dhahran opened in 1944; however, the first female Consul General was appointed six decades later. How does it feel…
A Union’s Purpose
An interview with Michele Cervone d’Urso, Head of European Union, Delegation to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia By ALEXANDER WOODMAN The Delegation of European Union (EU) in Riyadh was…