On June 21, 2016 Ambassador Westphal spearheaded a detailed off-the-record presentation and answered questions on Saudi Arabia’s economic strategy and overall US-Saudi bilateral relations with 30 representatives of leading print media and think tanks at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) in Washington, DC. Read More»
2016 Global Entrepreneurship Summit Delegates from Saudi Arabia
Statement by the U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Joseph W. Westphal 2016 Global Entrepreneurship Summit Delegates from Saudi Arabia “I am happy to announce that Rafah Alkhatib, Nermin Sa’d, Ahmed Hamdan, Salem Alenzi, Salim Hammoud, Ahmad Shadid, Hamza Raad, Raoum AlSuhaibani, Bader al-Zahrani, and Mazen Hayek will attend the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES), which will ... Read More»
Statement by the U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Joseph W. Westphal on the Occasion of the Visit of Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the U.S
Statement by the U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Joseph W. Westphal on the Occasion of the Visit of Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the United States “I welcome Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to the United States. His visit provides an important opportunity to continue our conversations on a variety ... Read More»
US holds ‘Telepathy’ to showcase cultural ties with Saudi Arabia
RIYADH: Quincy House, the official residence of the US envoy in the Diplomatic Quarters here, organized “Telepathy,” its fifth art exhibition to explore the fine arts created by the shared experiences of Saudi and American artists with the ability to build bridges for people from the two countries and help promote cultural ties. Speaking at ... Read More»
Secretary’s Remarks: On the Occasion of Ramadan
On the Occasion of Ramadan On behalf of the United States Department of State, Teresa and I wish Muslims in the United States and around the world a happy and blessed Ramadan. Ramadan is a cherished month in Islam. It is a sacred period of prayer and fasting, offering hospitality, and remembering those who are ... Read More»







