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Security Alert: Aerial Attack on Jeddah, Khamis Musheit, and Jizan – U.S. Consulate General Jeddah (March 4, 2021)

Location: Jeddah, Khamis Musheit, and Jizan, Saudi Arabia Event: There are multiple media reports of aerial attacks early this morning on an Aramco facility near the Jeddah International Airport, near a Saudi Air Force Base in Khamis Musheit, and in Jizan, Saudi Arabia.  At this time, there are no reports of casualties. The U.S. Consulate General in ...
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Message for Visa Applicants: U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia Resumes Limited Visa Appointments in all Categories

The U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia is pleased to announce the re-opening of routine nonimmigrant visa services in limited numbers in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dhahran.  Travelers can schedule appointments for the range of visa categories on-line.  Due to COVID-19 prevention measures and staffing, visa appointments are extremely limited and subject to change.  We ask visa ...
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Security Alert: Reports of Missile Attack Over Riyadh – U.S. Embassy Riyadh (February 27, 2021)

Security Alert: Reports of Missile Attack Over Riyadh – U.S. Embassy Riyadh (February 27, 2021) Location: Riyadh Event: There are media reports of a missile attack on Riyadh. The U.S. Embassy Riyadh urges U.S. citizens to take immediate precautions and stay alert in case of additional attacks. Actions to Take: If you hear a loud ...
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Notification of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)- Empowering Saudi Women through Entrepreneurship

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Notification of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) U.S. Consulate JEDDAH PUBLIC AFFAIRS Empowering Saudi Women through Entrepreneurship   Announcement Type:                        Grant Funding opportunity number:          SAU-JED-2021-1 Closing Date and Time for Submission of Application:               April 30, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. (Jeddah time) Eligibility Category:                            Western Saudi-based civil-society organizations, think tanks, non-governmental organizations, and ...
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Alert: Aerial Attack on Abha International Airport – U.S. Consulate General Jeddah (Release Date: February 10, 2021)

Location: Abha, Asir Governorate, Saudi Arabia   Event: There are multiple media reports of an aerial attack earlier today which caused damage to a civilian airliner and to the International Airport in Abha, Saudi Arabia. At this time, there are no reports of casualties. The U.S. Consulate General in Jeddah urges U.S. citizens to review the ...
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