Saudi Embassy in Australia participated in the Flower Festival in Canberra with “Taif Roses”

The Ambassador of Saudi Arabia in Australia H.E Sultan Fahad Bin Khuzaim inaugurated the Saudi cultural pavilion for “Taif’s roses”.

The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Australia participated in Floriade, the annual flower festival that is held in Australia’s capital Canberra.

This occasion is one of the largest cultural events in Australia; It has more than 500,000 visitors.

The embassy’s participation this year in a cultural pavilion was to introduce the “Taif rose” and its products .

the Saudi embassy focused this year on the extent to which roses are linked to the culture of the Kingdom, especially the Taif region.

This occasion was also used to promote Saudi tourism, culture, and arts, and to highlight commercial and investment opportunities, especially in the field of Taif roses.

The Embassy’s pavilion was very well received by Australian officials, accredited diplomats, and visitors of different nationalities, who expressed their admiration for what was displayed during this occasion , learnt about the Saudi culture of roses and various by-products. 

Saudi Embassy in Canberra Celebrates Kingdom’s 93rd National Day

Saudi Arabia Ambassador to Australia His Excellency Mr Sultan Bin Khuzaim speaks at the event.

Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Australia His Excellency Mr Sultan Bin Khuzaim hosted a reception on Monday 25th September 2023 on Saudi Arabia’s 93rd National Day.

The event held at the Hayatt Hotel in Canberra was attended by dignitaries, including Australian government officials, members of parliament, academics, diplomats, Arab and Muslim community members, and Saudi students and businesspeople.

H.E Khuzaim highlighted the Strong relations between Saudi Arabia and Australia. ” The two countries enjoy a cooperative and friendly relationship. The volume of two-way trade reached 3.3 billion AUD in 2021-2022, while investments in agriculture, mining, renewable energy, construction, education and technology, are close to 8.8 billion AUD.”

“The expansion in the Saudi hospitality and tourism sector, along with a great focus on healthy eating, provides opportunities for premium food and agriculture exports from Australia to Saudi Arabia.”

“As Saudi Arabia seeks to develop its people to people links with Australia, visas upon arrival are now available for Australians to visit the Kingdom and enjoy the Riyadh Season, the Red Sea International Film Festival, the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, to name a few.” Ambassador to Australia H.E Sultan Bin Khuzaim said .

Saudi Arabia: Century’s Biggest Success Story Celebrates its National Day 2023

Saudi Arabia, under King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed’s leadership, has managed to leave its mark on the international arena.

Saudi Arabia celebrated its 93rd National Day on Saturday 22 September 2023. It is an occasion for Saudis to celebrate important developments of the Kingdom’s history, since its founding by King Abdulaziz and until the present under the reign of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and his Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman.

Saudi Arabia, under King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed’s leadership, has managed to leave its mark on the international arena and develop a firm, determined, just and balanced policy. It approved projects that will elevate the country to new heights in the future, building on the achievements of past rulers.

Crown Prince Mohammed is the charismatic leader who, ever since emerging in the political arena, has prioritized critical economic, development, political, intellectual and social affairs with their local, regional and international dimensions. He succeeded in laying the foundation for a new policy for the Kingdom that addresses both the present and the future according to a clear strategy that breaks away from traditional approaches and solutions.

“ Saudi Arabia dreams have not stopped since the foundation of the Kingdom. Every one has a role to play in highlighting the progress that has been made and sharing the Kingdom’s story of transformation.”

He chose to focus on the Kingdom’s strengths and massive potential, steering the country away from reliance on oil as a sole source of revenue. He believes that a great future lies in store for Saudi Arabia because he is convinced that the people have only exploited ten percent of their country’s potential. Moreover, he believes that the Kingdom’s location, at an intersection between Asia, Europe and Africa, allows it to become pivotal for these three continents.

In an interview with Bret Baier, chief political anchor of Fox News, at NEOM earlier this week, Crown Prince Mohammed said the Kingdom is “the biggest success story of the 21st century.”

He stressed that Saudi Arabia was the fastest growing country in all sectors, and had achieved the fastest growth in gross domestic product (GDP) among the G20 countries for two consecutive years.

Saudi Arabia Participates in Global Entrepreneurship Congress in Australia

Saudi Arabia is taking part in the four-day , Global Entrepreneurship Congress (GEC), held in Melbourne, Auastralia 19 and 22 September 2023 .

Saudi Arabia is taking part in the Global Entrepreneurship Congress (GEC), held in Melbourne, Australia, between September 19 and 22, under the umbrella of the General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GGC).

The Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority (Monshaat) Vice Governor for Entrepreneurship Saud Al-Sabhan heads the Kingdom’s delegation that is made up of representatives of several public institutions and Saudi entrepreneurs.

Participating in the congress is bound to boost Saudi Arabia’s status as an important supporter of SMEs, as well as highlight efforts that the authority exerts in support of entrepreneurs and SMEs. It will also give an opportunity to entrepreneurs to network with global experts and specialists, and benefit from their expertise, through various programs and initiatives that Monshaat organizes.
The delegation, which includes several government institutions, including the ministries of investment, communications and information technology, environment, water and agriculture, and industry and mineral resources, is slated to discuss with representatives of international institutions important opportunities for SMEs and means to boost cooperation to develop entrepreneurship in the Kingdom.
The delegation is expected to visit Melbourne Entrepreneurial Center and the Hatch Quarter incubator and accelerator, which provide support and consultations to SMEs to help them expand and participate in global markets to attract investments.

Saudi Arabia evacuates over 150 Saudis, foreign nationals from Sudan

In the implementation of the directives of the Kingdoms Leadership, we are pleased to announce the safe arrival of the citizens of the Kingdom who were evacuated from the Republic of Sudan as well as several nationals of brotherly and friendly countries, including diplomats and international officials, who arrived in an evacuation operation carried out by the Royal Saudi Naval Forces with the support of various branches of the armed forces. The number of citizens who were evacuated reached 91 citizens, while the number of people who were evacuated from brotherly and friendly countries reached approximately 66, representing the following nationalities (Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Tunisia, Pakistan, India, Bulgaria, Bangladesh, the Philippines, Canada, and Burkina Faso). The Kingdom worked to provide all the necessary needs of foreign nationals in preparation for their departure to their countries.

Ambassador Sultan Bin Khuzaim has presented his credentials to the Governor-General of Australia.

Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Australia Sultan Bin Khuzaim has presented his credentials to the Governor-General of Australia, General David Hurley During a special ceremony held at the Government house in Canberra on Thursday 16 March 2023.

While welcoming the quality of bilateral relations and growing exchanges between Saudi Arabia and Australia, the Governor General and Ambassador Sultan Bin Khuzaim had a constructive exchange on issues of common interests.

The Saudi diplomat stressed the importance of further consolidating friendly relations and exploring new partnerships to face emerging challenges and fulfil the aspirations of the two peoples.

Australia and Saudi Arabia have a diplomatic relationship that dates back to the 1950s. The two countries have engaged in bilateral trade and investment, cultural exchange, and political cooperation over the years.

In recent times, the relationship between Australia and Saudi Arabia has been shaped by a number of factors, including economic ties and regional security concerns.

Economic ties between the two countries have been growing steadily, with Saudi Arabia being Australia’s one of the largest trading partner in the Middle East. The two countries have significant trade in the areas of food, education, and defense, among others.

In terms of regional security, Australia and Saudi Arabia have cooperated on counter-terrorism efforts and participated in joint military exercises.

Saudi Embassy participates in Canberra’s National Multicultural Festival

Saudi Embassy in Canberra participated in the Australian National Multicultural Festival 2023, which was held in the Australian capital City Canberra, over three days from Friday 17 February to Sunday 19 February 2023 and attracted more than 300 thousand people.

The Saudi pavilion at the festival presented and promoted a number of aspects of Saudi culture and tourism, authentic customs and traditions, and introduced visitors to Saudi projects and initiatives such as (NEOM, The Line, and My Initiative). Green Saudi Arabia and Green Middle East.

The Saudi pavilion received a large number of visitors including the ACT Chief Minister , the Minister of Multiculturalism, the Dean of the Canberra’s Diplomatic Corps, and Ambassadors of several brotherly and friendly countries.

This festival is one of the Australia’s biggest celebrations of cultural diversity, attracted around 300,000 people over 3 days, for more than 170 cultures.

The Saudi Arabia Charge d’Affaires to Australia H.E Khalid Eid Alshammri congratulate the Governor General David Hurley on the Australia National Day.

The Charge d’Affaires of the Royal Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Australia H.E Khalid Eid Alshammri congratulated the Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia, The Hon David Hurley, and the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on the occasion of Australia Day which is marked on 26th January, during the National Flag Raising Ceremony in Canberra,

Saudi  Embassy in Australia celebrates the International Day of the Arabic Language

The Saudi Embassy in Australia celebrated World Arabic Language Day in the presence of the charge d’affaires of the Saudi Embassy. Mr  Abdullah Al-Sharif , The Saudi military attaché in Canberra and Wellington, Brigadier General Talal bin Hussein Al-Assaf and a number of officials and representatives of diplomatic missions in Canberra.

The charge d’affaires   Mr Al-Sharif, stressed how keen the Kingdom’s leaders are to preserve the Arabic language and spoke about the King Salman International Complex for the Arabic Language and the importance of the Arabic language and its status.

The Chargé d’affaires of the Cultural Attaché, Dr. Abdul Bari Al-Tamni, delivered a speech in which he addressed the status of the Arabic language and the importance of celebrating it on the International Arabic Language Day.

The event included a lot of linguistic information and rich links to digital libraries of Arabic books – the cultural and intellectual heritage of the Arabic language. The Arabic language film was also shown.

The ceremony concluded with a speech by Mr  Ali Al-Khathami, a PhD student, on the contribution of the Arabic language to human civilization and culture.

Saudi Embassy in  Australia Participates in 2022 ‘Cat Walk’ Initiative

Saudi Arabia’s Embassy in Australia participated in the global initiative “Cat Walk.” to raise awareness about the importance of their endangered lives.

A number of the Saudi embassy staff in Canberra walked a distance of 7 kilometers to raise awareness and encourage the conservation of wild cats, especially the Arabian leopard, which the Kingdom made great efforts to protect from extinction and return it to its natural environment.

Catwalk is an annual global event that invites people to promote interconnected well-being and preservation of wildlife, including the seven big cats — tigers, lions, leopards, jaguars, pumas, cheetahs and snow leopards, with a focus on the endangered Arabian leopard.