وزير التعليم العالي يدشن المبنى الجديد للملحقية الثقافية السعودية في نيوزلندا

أوكلاند 16 شوال 1435 هـ الموافق 12 اغسطس 2014 م واس
دشن معالي وزير التعليم العالي الدكتور خالد بن محمد العنقري اليوم مقر مبنى الملحقية الثقافية السعودية الجديد في مدينة أوكلاند النيوزلندية بحضور سفير خادم الحرمين الشريفين لدى أستراليا ونيوزلندا نبيل بن محمد آل صالح .
ولدى وصول معاليه إلى مقر الملحقية الواقع في حي ماونت ولينجتون في مدينة أوكلاند قام بقص الشريط ، ثم أزاح الستار عن اللوحة التذكارية إيذانا بافتتاح مبنى الملحقية .
إثر ذلك شاهد معاليه والحضور صورا عن المبنى ومراحل إنشائه واستمع إلى شرح تفصيلي عنها من الملحق الثقافي في نيوزلندا الدكتور سطام بن بخيت العتيبي .
عقب ذلك تناول معالي الدكتور خالد العنقري والحضور وجبة الغداء المقامة بهذه المناسبة .
الجدير بالذكر أن مبنى الملحقية الذي يقع على مساحة مربعة تبلغ ( 7205 ) أمتار يتألف من أربعة أدوار ، وتشكل مساحة المباني الإدارية منه 3600 متر مربع ومواقف تتسع لـ ( 169 ) سيارة .
ويشتمل الدور الأول على معرض دائم خاص بصور المملكة العربية السعودية ومكتبة تحوي العديد من الكتب العربية والإنجليزية التي تتحدث عن المملكة وتشكل مرجعا مهما للباحثين ، إلى جانب خيمة أعدت لضيوف الملحقية ليتعرفوا على جانب من تراث وثقافة المملكة .
أما الدور الثاني فيشتمل على قاعتين واسعتين تستوعب كل واحدة ( 200 ) شخص متعددة الاستخدام ، وتم تجهيزها بدائرة تلفزيونية .
بينما يحتوي الدور الثالث على مكاتب للمشرفين الدراسيين وقاعة لمقابلة المشرفين طلابهم وثلاث غرف لاستقبال الطلاب ومعامل كومبيوتر ومكتب للشؤون الفنية ، أما الدور الرابع فيشتمل على مكتب للملحق الثقافي وقاعة استقبال الطلاب وقسم الشؤون المالية والإدارية .
ويمتاز موقع الملحقية بتوفر الخدمات الأساسية بالقرب منه مثل المواصلات حيث يوجد مقابله مباشرة محطة الحافلات إلى جانب قربه من أحد محطات القطار والمحال التجارية والأسواق ، إلى جانب إطلالته على حديقة ماونت ولينجتون التي تعد أكبر حدائق نيوزلندا .
كما يمتاز المباني بأنه موفر للطاقة إلى جانب اشتماله على أحدث أنظمة الأمن والسلامة .
حضر الافتتاح القنصل العام في نيوزلندا أحمد بن ناصر الجهني وعدد من المسؤولين .
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Saudi Minister of Commerce and Industry arrives in Australia

Sydney, Australia, Ramadan 20, 1435, July 17, 2014

The Minister of Commerce and Industry Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah has arrived here yesterday evening to head the delegation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia participating in the meetings of trade ministers from the Group of Twenty to be hosted in Sydney on July 18-19.

The Minister was received at Sydney International Airport by Saudi Acting Charge’ D’affaires in Australia Dr. Hassan bin Mohammed Al-Ansari, Saudi Cultural Attache Dr Abdulaziz bin Taleb and a number of Australian officials.

Saudi Acting Charge D’affaires Holds Iftar Banquet in Honor of Saudi Delegation Participating in G20 Youth Forum

Sydney, Ramadan 14, 1435, July 11, 2014

Saudi Acting Charge D’affaires in Australia Dr. Hassan bin Mohammed Al-Ansari has held an Iftar banquet in honor of the Saudi delegation participating in the G20 Youth Forum. The banquet was attended by members of the Saudi embassy in Australia.

Ambassador meets with Foreign Minister Julie Bishop

Ambassador Al Saleh with Foreign Minister Julie Bishop

Canberra, Jun 25, 2014

Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop received at her office today Saudi Ambassador to Australia and New Zealand H.E Nabil Al Saleh.

During the meeting, they discussed issues of common interest in addition to means of enhancing bilateral relations.

Australian Immigration Minister receives Saudi Ambassador

Ambassador Al Saleh with Immigration Minister Scott Morrison

Canberra, Jun 17, 2014

Australian Minister of Immigration and Border Protection Scott Morrison has received in his office at the parliament here Saudi Ambassador to Australia and New Zealand Nabil bin Mohammed Al Saleh.

During the meeting, they discussed issues related to students on scholarships, their companions, residence and visas regulations, aspects of cooperation between the two countries and ways of enhancing them in all fields.

The Australian Minister stressed his country’s desire for continuing coordination and cooperation with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in various fields.

Australian Attorney-General Receives Saudi Ambassador

Attorney General George Brandis with Ambassador Al Saleh

Canberra, Jun 3, 2014

Australian Attorney-General Senator George Brandis met at his office here today Saudi Ambassador to Australia and New Zealand Nabil Al Saleh.

The meeting discussed means of enhancing bilateral cooperation in judicial and legal fields in addition to developing bilateral relations in various fields

Australian Minister of Justice Receives Saudi Ambassador

Minister of Justice Michael Keenan with Ambassador Al Saleh

Canberra, Jun 7, 2014

Australian Minister for Justice Michael Keenan received Saudi Ambassador to Australia and New Zealand Nabil Al Saleh.

During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations and ways to promote them in all fields.

Minister for Justice Michael Keenan

NSW Premier Mike Baird meets with Saudi Arabia Ambassador

NSW Premier Mike Baird with Ambassador Al Saleh

Sydney, May 24, 2014,

New South Wales Premier Mike Baird met with Saudi Arabia Ambassador to Australia HE Nabil Al Saleh During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations and means of developing them to serve the common interests of the two countries.

During the meeting, which was held on the sidelines of the annual celebration of the Australian Middle East Media, the two sides reviewed ways of strengthening relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and New South Wales State.

For his part, Premier Baird commended the relations existing between Australia and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on more than one level, noting the role played by Saudi students who are studying in universities and institutes in New South Wales State to build bridges between the two friendly peoples.

Saudi Ambassador to Australia Honours Departing Diplomats

Saudi Ambassador to Australia and New Zealand H.E Nabil Al Saleh ,  has honoured a number of departing diplomats who have ended their tenure at the Saudi Embassy in Canberra, Australia .

Amongst the departing diplomats include the Deputy Ambassador Faissal Hifzy, Second Secretary Mr  Mohammed M Alyahya ,  Mr Khaled Alghamedy and Hisham Alfayez.

The ambassador thanked the diplomats for their continued dedication and contribution to the Saudi Embassy in Australia and also wished them all the success in their new oncoming missions.

He thanked them for their assistance in catering for the growing number of Saudi students in Australia and also in fostering postivite bilateral relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Australia.

For their part, the diplomats expressed their appreciation to Ambassador Al Saleh for his unconditional support and cooperation throughout their term in the Saudi Embassy in Australia.

Saudi Embassy opens visa centre in Canberra

09 April 2014 – Canberra

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has signed contracts with specialised international companies that are capable of performing the necessary procedures of obtaining biometric data of applicants, including fingerprints, face identification and others. This is also a significant step in developing visas in Australia that are needed by those who are applying for entry into the Kingdom for the Hajj and Umrah pilgrimage.

Amongst these companies is VFST Global Facilitation which will operate the centre in Australia and will replace existing service offices. This centre will have a major role in conducting the following:

1. Recording biometric data of all visa applicants ; this procedure aims to shorten waiting times at border ports of the Kingdom especially for pilgrims (Hajj and Umrah)

2. Regulating and enhancing the performance of visa services, as visa applicants will receive a high standard of service upon their application for a visa.

The centre’s location will be on the 4th Floor at 8 – 10 Hobart Place, Canberra ACT, Australian Capital Territory, 2601.