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UPDATED: 05 Nov 2009 GMT
  • Word Beat Comes to Dhahran

    the American Percussionist Tom Teasley and the American Spoken Word Artist and Singer Charles Williams performing at the Dammam Literary Club on October, 24, 2009.

  • Statement of Hillary Clinton on Saudi National Day

    On behalf of the people of the United States and President Obama, I would like to congratulate the Custodian of the two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz al Saud, and the people of Saudi Arabia on the occasion of your national day.

  • USG Officials Tour Aramco

    Assistant Secretary Feltman made a stop in the EP to meet with Saudi Aramco and learn about the region's important economic activity while en route to a Chief of Mission conference being held in Bahrain. He visited with top Aramco executives and toured the oil company's headquarters and oil exhibit museum.

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Tracking the H1N1 Outbreak
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Latest Headlines From the Consulate

Warden Message (November 10, 2009)
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the latest information on the 2009-H1N1 influenza (also referred to as novel H1N1 or swine flu) pandemic and preparations for the Hajj.

Webchat with White House: Following up on U.S. Engagement in the Middle East
Date & Time: November 9 at 10:30 a.m EST (15:30 GMT, 18:30 Riyadh). Secretary Clinton, in a speech November 3, outlined three areas the United States will focus on in its engagement with Muslim communities around the world.

Prince Mohammed bin Fahd receives U.S. Consul
HRH Prince Mohamed Bin Fahd Governor of the Eastern Province received the US Consul General Joseph Kenny and his accompanying delegation in his office in the Eastern Province Emirate yesterday. Hassan Al Jasser the Prince’s Chief of Staff attended their meeting.

The Kingdom is the minimum countries worldwide in the risk of financing imports
US Export-Import Bank Director Bijan Kian visited the Eastern Province recently to discuss opportunities for increasing collaboration with Saudi companies and facilitating bilateral trade relations.