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Phrases

Above is a few common Arabic phrases to help you get around.

Languages

The national language of the United Arab Emirates is Arabic and in a majority of the area the Gulf dialect is spoken. However, due to British influence throughout the region for the past few hundred years, English is widely spoken and is a necessity when applying for work in the United Arab Emirates.

Other frequently spoken languages include Persian spoken by the Iranian population, Malayalam spoken by Malayali Indians, Pashto spoken by Pashtun, Tagalog spoken by Filipinos and Hindu-Urdu spoken by South Asians. Additionally, small pocket populations of Chinese, Japanese and Indonesian people also exist within the UAE, as well as other Asian groups which speak their own respective languages.

Religion

In Saudi Arabia, 25 of the 30 million inhabitants consider themselves Muslim, around 83% of the total population. However, the 17% are immigrant workers and of those left, 100% are thought to be Muslim. Of these, around 85-90% of the Muslim population are Sunni while 10-15% are Shia. Most dominantly, Wahhabism (also known as Salafism) is the most prominent Sunni sect.

In the country, no other religion is allowed to be practiced. Indeed, acts of religion outside of Islam are completely prohibited. That said, over a million migrant workers are thought to be Christian, around 3% of the population. There are a few Hindus and Buddhists across the region also. Additionally, converting from Islam to any other religion, also known as apostasy, carries the death penalty, although there have been no reported executions for this in recent years, and becoming a Muslim from another faith is also illegal. Atheism is also officially considered a form of terrorism in Saudi Arabia in article one of Royal Degree 44.

Museums, Galleries & Architecture

Islamic architecture is primarily based around symmetrical, circular and floral designs and sees many spires on mosques, as well as domed roofs. Saudi Arabic is considered the cradle of Islamic and Arabic culture and it would make sense that the holiest sites are based in the country including the Masjid al-Haram Mosque in Mecca and the Al-Masjid al-Nabawi Mosque in Medina, the mosques respectively house the Kaaba and Muhammad’s tomb and keep very strongly to Islamic architectural styles.



Sadly due to vandalism by Saudi Wahhabism followers, a wide majority of sites have been destroyed over the years and today over 300 historic sites linked to Muslim inheritance, especially those centred around Muhammad and his family & companions, have been lost. In Mecca alone there are less than 20 structures that date back to the time of Muhammad.

Clothing, Dress Style & Etiquette

Saudi dress follows Islamic principles of modesty and sees full-body covering as standard in the country.

For men, this includes the Thawb (a normally white garment which covers the entire body from neck to ankles, complete with long sleeves), the Gutrah (a headdress made of a square of cloth), the Agal (a ring-shaped head binding used to keep the Gutrah on the head) and the Bisht (a thicker cloak worn over the top of the Thawb for either special occasions or in cold weather).

Women typically wear the Abaya (a black long-sleeved cloak covering the entire body from neck to ankles), the Hijab (a head covering) and often, the Niqab (a facial covering allowing only the eyes to be seen).

Literature, Poetry, Music & Dance

Saudi music is very similar to the surrounding Arab states, instruments include the Rababah (a three-string fiddle), the Tar (a Tambourine) and the Tabl (a Drum). Music is associated heavily with poetry and songs are sung as such. Dances performed with music include the ‘Ardah which features a line of men, often armed with swords and/or rifles, whom dance to the beat of percussion instruments.

Saudi literature has developed slowly due to heavy censorship, and outside of Bedouin poetry, known as Nabati, there are only a few well-reputed authors. These authors include Ghazi Algosaibi, Turki al-Hamad, Abdelrahman Munif and Rajaa al-Sanea.

Calendar & Events

Starting at a different time of year each year (Late July for 2014, Mid July for 2015 and Early July for 2016), The Feast of the End of Ramadan, known as Eid ul-Fitr or more simply, Eid, is celebrated and sees families and local communities joined in huge feasts following the month-long daylight fast of Ramadan. The celebrations last for ten full days.

Also starting at a different time of year each year (Late September for 2014, Mid September for 2015 and Early September for 2016), The Feast of the End of Hajj, known as Eid ul-Adha, is celebrated to mark the end of the Hajj pilgrimage which sees many Muslims travelling to Mecca. The celebrations last for ten full days.
On September 23^rd, Saudi National Day is celebrated to remember the Unification of the Kingdom, it’s known locally as Al-Yaom-ul-Watany.

Unlike other countries around the world, Saudi Arabia is unique in the fact that it follows the Islamic calendar rather than the Gregorian calendar, and as such it does not celebrate New Years’ Day on January 1^st at all.  

Money

Saudi Arabia uses the Saudi Riyal as its currency, abbreviated as SAR, it can be divided down into 100 Halalas. SAR 1 is equal to about $0.27 or £0.17.
Coins are available in 5, 10, 25, 50 and 100 Halala amounts. 25 Halala coins are also known as 1 Qirsh coins, 50 Halala coins are also known as 2 Qirsh coins, 75 Halala coins are also known as 3 Qirsh coins and 100 Halala coins are also known as 4 Qirsh or 1 Riyal coins.

Bank Notes are available in 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 Riyal amounts.

Economy

Saudi Arabia’s economy is strongly oil-based and the country is known to possess at least 18% of the world’s petroleum reserves. It has a labour force of around 7.63 million and growing, with around 80% of these being expatriates. The expatriate-majority workforce has around 6.7% of its workers involved in agriculture, around 21.4% involved in industry and the other 71.9% involved in services.

The country mainly trades with the United States (14.3% exports, 13.2% imports), China (13.7% exports, 13.5% imports) and South Korea (9.9% exports, 6.7% imports), but also trades majorly with Japan, Singapore, India and Germany. Today the country’s GDP is worth around $0.9 Trillion and has a GDP growth at a rate of around 5% annually.



Banking

Saudi Arabia’s banking system is very similar to that in the west and has two main types of accounts, Current Accounts, which may offer lower interest rates but better flexibility, and Savings Accounts, which allow for a higher interest rate but may restrict access to funds. It’s also important to note that Saudi Arabia’s banks frequently offer Islamic Banking and Personal Finance services which are conducted in accordance with the Quran.

Taxes

Saudi Arabia does not tax individuals through Income Tax, whether a Saudi national or an expatriate. However, it taxes all expatriates through Investment Income at a rate of 20%, Capital Gains at a rate of 20%, and Zakat, a religious levy, at a rate of 2.5% of an individual’s net worth.

Companies are also frequently subject to Zakat at the same rate as individuals and may also be subject to Social Security at a rate of 18% and a further 2% for Occupational Hazards Insurance. 

Saudi Arabia has an incredibly diverse amount of cuisine due to the wide range of cultures that the country has interacted with, but many of the dishes hail from local neighbours such as Egypt, the Levant and Yemen. Dishes may include Shawarma (grilled and shaved meat, usually lamb, turkey, veal, chicken or a combination, served in a wrap or on a plate), Falafel (deep fried dough-balls made from ground fava beans, chickpeas or a combination) and Laban (buttermilk). Additionally, a wide range of fast-food chains are available in the country including Burger King, Hardee’s, McDonalds, KFC, Domino’s Pizza, Pizza Hut and Papa John’s.

Drinks commonly consumed in Saudi Arabia includes tea, which is usually drank black (without milk), as well as Gahwa (coffee) and milk (typically sheep, goat and camel milk).

Due to Islamic dietary laws, pork is forbidden for consumption and is unable to be found for purchase across Saudi Arabia. Alcohol is similarly forbidden and all meat is butchered and blessed according to Islamic tradition in order to make it Halal meat. As a result, meat in Saudi Arabia is mainly lamb and mutton, contributing to Saudi Arabia being the world’s fifth largest importer of the two meats. 

VISA Requirements

Saudi Arabia requires a visa from all countries around the world with the exception of citizens of the Gulf Cooperation Council, these include:

• Bahrain
• Kuwait
• Oman
• Qatar
• United Arab Emirates

All visitors to Saudi Arabia must hold a passport valid for 6 months.

Any citizen from or individual with a passport holding the stamp of Israel will be refused both admission and transit in Saudi Arabia.

Health Care

In Saudi Arabia, the Ministry of Health (MOH) is the main government agency responsible with providing preventative, curative and rehabilitative health care. This includes administrating almost 2000 health care centres and around 220 hospitals. It also helps to supervise the activities of the private health sector and regulate all activities involved. This works to provide free health care for the entire population.

For specific enrolled security and armed forces, the Ministry of Defense and Aviation (MODA), the Ministry of Interior (MOI) and the Saudi Arabian National Guard (SANG) provides a variety of health care services. The Ministry of Education also provides primary health care to students while the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs offers orphans custodial homes as well as institutions for the mentally differently-abled.

The medical universities, university hospitals and capital hospitals are revered as some of the best in the world, with the King Khalid Eye Specialist Hospital doubling as a regional research centre in ophthalmology.

Transportation

Saudi Arabia’s infrastructure has developed rapidly in the last few decades due to the need to transport petroleum and the quickly-developing industries within the country. The country’s roads act as one of the country’s primary transportation networks and span over 221 thousand kilometres with around 47 thousand kilometres being paved. The highways are noted as some of the longest and largest in the world with the Jeddah-Taif-Al Hada Highway being reputed as the ‘motoring nirvana’ by many auto enthusiasts. To boot, Saudi Arabia’s petrol prices are some of the lowest in the world at around $0.48 (£0.30) per gallon.

The country’s sea transportation network is similarly prominent with much of Saudi Arabia’s population concentrated along the coast, ports primarily act to transport petroleum and other related chemicals and prominent ports include Dammam, Ras Tanura and Khobar on the Persian Gulf as well as Jeddah, Al Lith and Rabigh on the Red Sea.

Air transportation is vibrant in the country with over 200 airports in the country, 71 of these have paved runways and 32 of them span over 3,000 metres. The country also has access to 9 heliports.

Rail transport has also been growing in the country and Saudi Railways Organization (SRO) works to regulate rail development and implementation across the country. Active lines at the moment only connect Riyadh and Damman, but many other projects are underway and are expected to be completed in the coming few years. These include the Land Bridge which will connect Jeddah with Dammam, the Haramain High Speed Railway which will connect Makkah, Jeddash and Madinah, Riyadh Metro, Jeddah Metro, Makkah Metro and plans for an extended network which will connect Jeddah’s red sea port to the borders of Jordan, Yemen and even possibly into Egypt.

Embassies

Embassies in Saudi Arabia include:

Afghani Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
Embassy of Afghanistan in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
P.O.Box 93337, Riyadh 11673 Saudi Arabia
 
CITY
Riyadh 
PHONE
(00) (966) (1) 4803459   
FAX
(00) (966) (1) 4803451
EMAIL
afgembriyad@hotmail.com
DETAILS
Sayed Ahmad Umerkhil - Ambassador
 
Afghanistan
Afghani Consulate in Saudi Arabia
 
Consulate General of Afghanistan in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
P.O. Box 6349, Tariq Al-Madina Kilo No. 3, Jeddah 21442, Saudi Arabia
 
PHONE
+96-62-663-3346, +96-62-663-3346         
FAX
+96-62-6631-578
EMAIL
khalil_e@hotmail.com
DETAILS
Consul General: Mr.Khalil ur Rahman Henani
 
Albania
Albanian Embassy in Saudi Arabia
 
Albanian Embassy in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Diplomatic Quarter Al Fazari Plaza, Unit No. G16, P.O. Box 94 004, Riyadh 11693 , Saudi Arabia
 
PHONE
(+966) 1 281 6534         
FAX
(+966) 1 281 6535
WEBSITE
http://www.ambasadat.gov.al/saudi-arabia/en/   
EMAIL
embassy.riyadh@mfa.gov.al
OFFICE HOURS
Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00
DETAILS
Ambassador: Mr. Admirim Banaj
 
Albania
Albanian Consulate in Saudi Arabia
 
Albanian Consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
P.O. Box 5604, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
 
PHONE
(+966) (12) 660 802
EMAIL
-
DETAILS
Sheik Abdulaziz Muhamad Al Nowaiser, Consul
 
Algeria
Algerian Embassy in Saudi Arabia
 
Embassy of Algeria in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Diplomatic Quartier, P.O. Box 94388, Riyadh 11693, Saudi Arabia
 
PHONE
(+966) 11 488 7171       
FAX
(+966) 11 482 1703
WEBSITE
http://algerianembassy-saudi.com/        
EMAIL
mail@algerianembassy-saudi.com
DETAILS
Mr Abdul Wahab Derbal, Ambassador
 
Algeria
Algerian Consulate in Saudi Arabia
 
Algerian Consulate General in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
P.O. Box 8132, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
 
PHONE
(+966) (12) 698 5034, (+966) (12) 698 5035         
FAX
(+966) (12) 698 5038
WEBSITE
http://www.consalg-jeddah.org  
EMAIL
-
 
Argentina
Argentinian Embassy in Saudi Arabia
 
Embassy of Argentina in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Villa 4, Habib Al Handali Road -Olaya District, Riyadh , Saudi Arabia
 
PHONE
(00966 -11) 4652600, (00966 -11) 4656064, (00966 -11) 4659985, (00966 -11) 2010911       
FAX
(00966 -11) 4653057
WEBSITE
http://earab.cancilleria.gov.ar    
EMAIL
earab@cancilleria.gob.ar
OFFICE HOURS
Sunday to Thursday 09:00 - 15:30
DETAILS
JAIME SERGIO CERDA - Ambassador
 
Australia
Australian Embassy in Saudi Arabia
 
Australian Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Abdullah bin Hozafa Al-Sahmi Avenue, Diplomatic Quarter, PO Box 94400, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
PHONE
+966 11 250 0900         
FAX
+966 11 250 0902
WEBSITE
http://www.saudiarabia.embassy.gov.au/ryad/home.html
EMAIL
-
OFFICE HOURS
Sunday to Thursday 07:45 - 15:45
DETAILS
Mr Neil Hawkins - Ambassador
 
Austria
Austrian Consulate in Saudi Arabia
 
Austrian Consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Alquds Street 3rd Building East of Intercontinental Hotel , Bezirk Al-Hamra , Jeddah 21 462, Saudi Arabia
 
PHONE
(+966) (2) 669 3322       
FAX
(+966) (2) 669 6499
EMAIL
-
OFFICE HOURS
09:00 - 14:00
DETAILS
Saleh Ali Abdulrahman Al-Turki - Consul
 
Austria
Austrian Embassy in Saudi Arabia
 
Embassy of Austria in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Diplomatic Quarter Riyadh , P.O.Box 94373 , Riyadh 11693, Saudi Arabia
 
PHONE
(+966) (1) 480 12 17, (+966) (1) 480 65 98           
FAX
(+966) (1) 480 15 26
WEBSITE
http://www.bmeia.gv.at/botschaft/riyadh.html     
EMAIL
riyadh-ob@bmeia.gv.at
OFFICE HOURS
09:00 - 12:00
DETAILS
Dr Johannes Wimmer - Ambassador
 
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijani Embassy in Saudi Arabia
 
Embassy of Azerbaijan in Ar-Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Al Worood Quarter, Amir Faisal bin Saud bin Abdulrahman str. 59, Al Aruba road, Riyadh 11693, Saudi Arabia
 
PHONE
(+96611) 419 23 82       
FAX
(+96611) 419 22 60
WEBSITE
http://www.azembassy.org.sa   
EMAIL
riyadh@mission.mfa.gov.az
DETAILS
H.E. Mr. RASIM SH. RZAYEV - Ambassador
 
Bahrain
Bahraini Consulate in Saudi Arabia
 
Bahraini Consulate General in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
P.O. Box 55549, Jeddah 21544, Saudi Arabia
 
PHONE
(+966) 2 607 6680         
FAX
(+966) 2 607 7370
WEBSITE
http://www.mofa.gov.bh/jeddah/Home.aspx      
EMAIL
jeddah.mission@mofa.gov.bh
DETAILS
Hamad Ali Al Bannkhalil - Consul General
 
Bahrain
Bahraini Embassy in Saudi Arabia
 
Bahraini Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Diplomatic Quarter, next to Saudi Airlines offices, P. O. Box 94371, Riyadh 11693, Saudi Arabia
 
PHONE
(+966) (1) 4880044        
FAX
(+966) (1) 4880208
WEBSITE
http://www.mofa.gov.bh/riyadh/Home.aspx       
EMAIL
riyadh.mission@mofa.gov.bh
OFFICE HOURS
Saturday to Wednesday 08:00 - 14:00
DETAILS
Hmood bin Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa - Ambassador
 
Bangladesh
Bangladeshi Embassy in Saudi Arabia
 
Bangladeshi Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Al-Warud Quarter, House No. 50, North of Aruba Street, P.O. Box 94395, Sulaimania, Riyadh 11693, Saudi Arabia
 
PHONE
(+966) 1-419 5300         
FAX
(+966) 1-419 3555
WEBSITE
http://www.bangladeshembassy.org.sa 
EMAIL
info@bangladeshembassy.org.sa; mission.riyadh@mofa.gov.bd
 
Bangladesh
Bangladeshi Consulate in Saudi Arabia
 
Bangladeshi Consulate General in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
P.O. Box 31085, Jeddah 21497, Saudi Arabia
 
PHONE
(+966) 2-687 8465
WEBSITE
http://www.bcgjeddah.com       
EMAIL
cg@bcgjeddah.com
DETAILS
Md. Nazmul Islam - Consul General
 
Belgium
Belgian Embassy in Saudi Arabia
 
Embassy of Belgium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Diplomatic quarter Main Road 2 Lot n° A2 , P.O. Box 94396 , 11693 Riyadh , Saudi Arabia
 
PHONE
+966 11 488 28 88        
FAX
+966 11 488 20 33
WEBSITE
http://countries.diplomatie.belgium.be/en/saudi_arabia/  
EMAIL
Riyadh@diplobel.fed.be
OFFICE HOURS
Sunday to Thursday 08:00 - 15:00
DETAILS
Geert CRIEL - Ambassador
 
Belgium
Belgian Consulate in Saudi Arabia
 
Honorary Consulate of Belgium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
PO Box 5338 , 21422 Jeddah , Saudi Arabia
 
PHONE
+966 2 627 86 76          
FAX
+966 2 627 87 87
EMAIL
hassan.alkabbani@ikkgroup.com
DETAILS
Hassan I. ALKABBANI - Honorary Consul
 
Benin
Beninese Consulate in Saudi Arabia
 
Consulate General of Benin in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Rabea Bint Nder Street e cete de la Mosquee Al-Naeem District , P.O. Box 55285 , Jeddah 21534, Saudi Arabia
 
PHONE
(+966) 2-654 8148         
FAX
(+966) 2-658 2824
EMAIL
consulatbeninjeddah@yahoo.fr
OFFICE HOURS
09:00 - 15:00
 
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnian Embassy in Saudi Arabia
 
Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Al- Woroud Quarter, Ghazi Bin Qis street 10, P.O.Box 94301, 11693 Ryadh, Saudi Arabia
 
PHONE
+ (966 11) 456 7 914, + (966 11) 450 7 149         
FAX
+ (966 11) 45 44 360
EMAIL
baembsaruh@awalnet.net.sa
OFFICE HOURS
Saturday to Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
DETAILS
H. E. Mr. Haris Hrle Ambassador
 
Brazil
Brazilian Embassy in Saudi Arabia
 
Embassy of Brazil in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Diplomatic Quarter tIbin Zaher Street, P.O. Box 94348 , Riyadh 11693 , Saudi Arabia
 
PHONE
(+966) 1 488-0018 / 25 / 54        
FAX
(+966) 1 488-1073
WEBSITE
http://riade.itamaraty.gov.br      
EMAIL
arabras@shabakah.net.sa
DETAILS
Mr Sergio Luiz Canaes - Ambassador
 
Brazil
Brazilian Consulate in Saudi Arabia
 
Honorary Consulate of Brazil in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
P. O. Box 15474 , Jeddah 21 444, Saudi Arabia
 
PHONE
(+966) 2 667-0653
EMAIL
brazil@tri.net.sa
 
Brunei
Bruneian Embassy in Saudi Arabia
 
Embassy of Brunei Darussalam in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Al-Warood Area No. 29, Al Fujairah Street , P. O. Box 94314 , Riyadh 11693, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
 
PHONE
(966) 11 456 0814 / 264 5713 / 2054910 / 2054911 / 2054913       
FAX
(966) 11 456 1594
EMAIL
riyadh.arabsaudi@mfa.gov.bn
DETAILS
His Excellency Dato Paduka Haji Abdul Mokti bin Haji Mohd Daud - Ambassador
 
Brunei
Bruneian Consulate in Saudi Arabia
 
Consulate General of Brunei Darussalam in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Al-Hawj Street Al-Rehab District/2, P. O. Box 15514 , Jeddah 21454 , Saudi Arabia
 
PHONE
(966) 12 672 4343 / 672 5553     
FAX
(966) 12 670 1744 / 675 0993
EMAIL
jeddah.arabsaudi@mfa.gov.bn
DETAILS
Haji Sulaini bin Haji Said - Consul General
 
Burkina Faso
Burkinabe Embassy in Saudi Arabia
 
Embassy of Burkina Faso in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
District Suleimania, South El Panda Oroubou (Orouba), 10th Street El Jouf Driveway Intersection Abu-Saleh , BP 94330 , Riyadh 11693, Saudi Arabia
 
PHONE
(00 9661) 465 22 44      
FAX
00 9661 465 33 97
EMAIL
Burkinafaso.ksa@arab.net.sa
DETAILS
SEM Ountana MANSA - Ambassador
 
Burkina Faso
Burkinabe Consulate in Saudi Arabia
 
Consulate General of Burkina Faso in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Al Azizia Al Minshar Street Near Noor Mosque Villa No5, P.O.Box 8023 , Jeddah 21421 , Saudi Arabia
 
PHONE
(+966) 2 674 45 47        
FAX
(+966) 2 672 58 95
EMAIL
-
DETAILS
Mr Adama Compaore - Consul General
 
Cameroon
Cameroonian Embassy in Saudi Arabia
 
Embassy of Cameroon in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Quartier Diplomatique Opposite Bahrain embassy , P.O. Box 94 336 , RIyadh 11693 , Saudi Arabia
 
PHONE
(+966) (1) 488 0022       
FAX
(+966) (1) 488 1463
WEBSITE
http://ambacamriyad.org.sa      
EMAIL
ambacam@shabakah.net.sa
DETAILS
Mr Iya Tidjani - Ambassador
 
Cameroon
Cameroonian Consulate in Saudi Arabia
 
Consulate General of Cameroon in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Bab Ajyad Street Alnuzla District, P.O. Box 15517 , Jeddah 21545 , Saudi Arabia
 
PHONE
(+966) 2-680 4541         
FAX
(+966) 2-687 6320
WEBSITE
http://Mr Issa Oumarou - Consul General
EMAIL
-
OFFICE HOURS
09:00 - 15:00
 
Canada
Canadian Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
Embassy of Canada in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Diplomatic Quarter, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
CITY
Riyadh 
PHONE
(011 966 1)488 2288      
FAX
(011 966 1) 488 1997
WEBSITE
http://www.saudiarabia.gc.ca    
EMAIL
ryadh@international.gc.ca
OFFICE HOURS
Saturday to Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
 
Canada
Canadian Consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
 
Consulate of Canada in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
11th Floor, Ali Reza Tower, Madina Road, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
 
CITY
Jeddah
PHONE
966 (2) 653-0597, 653-0434        
FAX
966 (2) 653-0538
WEBSITE
http://www.saudiarabia.gc.ca    
EMAIL
canada.consulate.jeddah@nazergroup.com
 
China
Chinese Consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
 
Chinese Consulate General in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Al-Khaledeyyan District 2, Abdullah Aba Al-Khail St., Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
 
CITY
Jeddah
PHONE
00966-2-6828254
00966-2-6062076          
FAX
00966-2-6620388
WEBSITE
http://jeddah.china-consulate.org          
EMAIL
chinaconsul_jd_sa@mfa.gov.cn
 
China
Chinese Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
Chinese Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Circle No. 5 Diplomatic Quarter, P.O. Box 75231
 
CITY
Riyadh 
PHONE
(009661)-4832126
(009661)-2812083
(009661)-4832105
(009661)-4832210         
FAX
(009661)-2812070
WEBSITE
http://www.chinaembassy.org.sa/eng/   
EMAIL
chinaemb_sa@mfa.gov.cn
OFFICE HOURS
Working Hours: 8:30 14:30 (Days off: Thursday & Friday)
 
Comoros
Comoran Embassy in Djedah, Saudi Arabia
 
Embassy of the Comoros in Djedah, Saudi Arabia
Djedah, Saudi Arabia
 
CITY
Djedah 
PHONE
(966 1) 293 46 97          
FAX
(966 1) 293 47 97
 
Cyprus
Cypriot Consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
 
Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Cyprus in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
P.O.Box 15,, Jeddah 21411 , Saudi Arabia
 
CITY
Jeddah
PHONE
(009662) 6603996, 6603671, 6652322 (Res.)       
FAX
(009662) 6603682, 6645365 (Res.)
EMAIL
mohammed@alfadlgroup.com
OFFICE HOURS
09:00 - 14:00, 17:00 - 20:00
 
Czech Republic
Czech Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
Embassy of the Czech Republic in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Al Nuzha District , Saad Bin Gharir St. , Riyadh 11693, Postal AddressP.O.B. 94305 Riyadh 11693
 
CITY
Riyadh 
PHONE
+966 1 4503617 or 4503618,      
FAX
+966 1 5409879
WEBSITE
http://www.mzv.cz/riyadh          
EMAIL
riyadh@embassy.mzv.cz
OFFICE HOURS
Saturday - Wendesday: 07.45 - 16.15 Saturday, Monday and Wendesday: 09.00 - 12.00
 
 Czech Republic
Czech Consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
 
Honorary Consulate of the Czech Republic in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Enany Headquarters Building, Al Malek Road, Jeddah, P.O.Box 52225, 21563
 
CITY
Jeddah
PHONE
00966/2/6064867
00966/2/6066000          
FAX
00966/2/6064869
00966/2/6066060
EMAIL
jeddah@honorary.mzv.cz
 
Denmark
Danish Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
Royal Danish Embassy in Saudi Arabia
Main Road One, Diplomatic Quarter, P.O. Box 94398, 11693
 
CITY
Riyadh 
PHONE
+ 966 1 488 0101          
FAX
+ 966 1 488 1366
WEBSITE
http://www.dkembassyriyadh.dk
EMAIL
ruhamb@um.dk
OFFICE HOURS
Lørdag til Onsdag - 8:00 til 16:00
 
Denmark
Danish Consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
 
Royal Danish Consulate General in Saudi Arabia
E.A. Juffali Bros., P.O. Box 297, 21411
 
CITY
Jeddah
PHONE
+966 (2) 667 2222         
FAX
+966 (2) 660 7268
EMAIL
dkcons@eajb.com.sa
 
Egypt
Egyptian Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
Embassy of Egypt in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Abd Allah Ben Hozafa Elsahmi St, Elsefarat dist. RIYADH, Saudi Arabia
 
CITY
Riyadh 
PHONE
(009661) 4831469 - 4831305 - 4807304   
FAX
(009661) 4810406
WEBSITE
http://www.mfa.gov.eg/Missions/ksa/riyadh/embassy/en-GB      
EMAIL
Riyadh_emb@mfa.gov.eg
 
Egypt
Egyptian Consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
 
Consulate General of Egypt in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
2 Mohamed Iqbal St., Alrawda
 
CITY
Jeddah
PHONE
(009662 ) 6605205 - 6604822     
FAX
(009662) 6652487
WEBSITE
http://www.mfa.gov.eg/Missions/ksa/jeddah/Consulate/en-GB/default.htm
 
Egypt
Egyptian Consulate in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
Consulate General of Egypt in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Diplomatic Quarter-Riyadh
 
CITY
Riyadh 
PHONE
(009661)4831305 - 4831469       
FAX
(009661)4810406
WEBSITE
http://www.mfa.gov.eg/Missions/ksa/riyadh/consulate/en-GB/
 
Eritrea
Eritrean Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
Embassy of the State of Eritrea in Saudi Arabia
P.O. Box 94002
 
CITY
Riyadh 
PHONE
+966-1-480-1726           
FAX
+966-1-482-7537
 
Ethiopia
Ethiopian Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
Embassy of Ethiopia in Saudi Arabia
Airabwah Q. Al-Hanifah St. 32 / 30, P.O.Box: 94341, 11693
 
CITY
Riyadh 
PHONE
(+966) 1 4824055 / 6     
FAX
(+966) 1 4823821
EMAIL
ethiopian@naseej.com.sa
OFFICE HOURS
Sat-Wed: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00p.m.
 
Finland
Finnish Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
Embassy of Finland in Saudi Arabia
Diplomatic Quarter, Postal Address:, P.O.Box 94363, 11693
 
CITY
Riyadh 
PHONE
+966-1-488 1515, 488 2114        
FAX
+966-1-488 2520
WEBSITE
http://www.finland.org.sa          
EMAIL
sanomat.ria@formin.fi
OFFICE HOURS
Customer Service: Sat-Wed 8.00-15.45
 
Finland
Finnish Consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
 
Honorary Consulate General of Finland in Jedda, Saudi Arabia
Honorary Consulate General of Finland, P.O. Box 54, 21411
 
CITY
Jeddah
PHONE
(966-2) 643 8235           
FAX
(966-2) 643 8983 / 647 5856
 
France
French Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
Embassy of France in Saudi Arabia
Quartier diplomatique, PO Box 94367, 11693C
 
CITY
Riyadh 
PHONE
(+966) (1) 488 12 55      
FAX
(+966) (1) 488 28 82 / 480 19 95
WEBSITE
http://www.ambafrance-sa.org/  
EMAIL
diplomatie@ambafrance.org.sa
DETAILS
Ambassadeur : M. Bertrand BESANCENOT
 
France
French Consulate in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
Honorary Consulate of France in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Quartier diplomatique, PO Box 94367, Riyadh 11693
 
CITY
Riyadh 
PHONE
[966] (1) 488 12 55        
FAX
[966] (1) 488 26 90
WEBSITE
http://www.ambafrance.org.sa/  
EMAIL
csl-riyad@ambafrance.org.sa
 
France
French Consulate in Djeddah, Saudi Arabia
 
Consulate General of France in Djeddah, Saudi Arabia
Quartier Al Hamra, rue Al Shouara, PO Box 145 - Djeddah 21411
 
CITY
Djeddah           
PHONE
[966] (2) 668 15 50        
FAX
[966] (2) 668 27 17
WEBSITE
http://www.consulfrance-djeddah.org/    
EMAIL
contact@consulfrance-djeddah.org
 
Gambia
Gambian Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
The Gambia Embassy in Saudi Arabia
P.O. Box 94322, Riyadh 11693, Saudi Arabia
 
CITY
Riyadh 
PHONE
465 9996
WEBSITE
http://-
OFFICE HOURS
--
 
Germany
German Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
German Embassy in Saudi Arabia
P.O. Box 94001, Riyadh 11693, Saudi Arabia
 
CITY
Riyadh 
PHONE
966 1 488 07 00
FAX
966 1 488 06 60
WEBSITE
http://www.germanembassy.org.sa        
EMAIL
info@riad.diplo.de
OFFICE HOURS
Saturday till Wednesday: 8.30am till 12.30pm
 
Greece
Greek Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
Embassy of Greece in Riyadh
P.O. Box 94375 , Riyadh 11693, Saudi Arabia
 
CITY
Riyadh 
PHONE
(009661) 4801974-5       
FAX
(009661) 4801969
WEBSITE
http://www.mfa.gr/riyadh           
EMAIL
grcon.ria@mfa.gr
 
Greece
Greek Consulate in Jedda, Saudi Arabia
 
Consulate General of Greece in Jedda
Nour El Hayat, Plot 187, Al Andalus District, Jeddah
 
CITY
Jedda  
PHONE
(009662) 6674064, 6674088       
FAX
(009662)6656228
EMAIL
grgencon.jed@mfa.gr
 
Greenland
Greenlandic Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
Royal Danish Embassy in Saudi Arabia
Main Road One, Diplomatic Quarter, P.O. Box 94398, Riyadh 11693
 
CITY
Riyadh 
PHONE
+966 1 488 0101           
FAX
+966 1 488 1366
WEBSITE
http://www.dkembassyriyadh.dk
EMAIL
ruhamb@um.dk
DETAILS
The Faroe Islands and Greenland are part of the Kingdom of Denmark. As a main principle, the Danish Constitution stipulates that the foreign and security interests for all parts of the Kingdom of Denmark are the responsibility of the Danish government.
 
Greenland
Greenlandic Consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
 
Royal Danish Consulate General in Saudi Arabia
E.A. Juffali Bros., P.O. Box 297, Jeddah 21411
 
CITY
Jeddah
PHONE
+966 (2) 667 2222         
FAX
+966 (2) 660 7268
EMAIL
dkcons@eajb.com.sa
DETAILS
The Faroe Islands and Greenland are part of the Kingdom of Denmark. As a main principle, the Danish Constitution stipulates that the foreign and security interests for all parts of the Kingdom of Denmark are the responsibility of the Danish government.
 
Hungary
Hungarian Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
Embassy of Hungary in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Al Waha District, Ahmed Al-Touncy Str. 23, 11693, Riyadh P.O.B. 94014, Saudi Arabia
 
CITY
Riyadh 
PHONE
00966-1 454-6707, 456-8644      
FAX
00966-1-4560834
WEBSITE
http://www.mfa.gov.hu/emb/riyadh        
EMAIL
mission.ryd@kum.hu
 
India
Indian Consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
 
General Consulate of India in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Bldg. of M/s Bughshan & Bros, Madinah Road, Sharafiah Distt,, PO Box No. 952,, 21421
 
CITY
Jeddah
PHONE
00-966-2-6520104, 6520112       
FAX
00-966-2-6533964
WEBSITE
http://www.cgijeddah.com/        
EMAIL
admin@cgijeddah.com
 
India
Indian Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
Embassy of India in Saudi Arabia
B-1 Diplomatic Quarter, PB No. 94387, Riyadh - 11693, Saudi Arabia
 
CITY
Riyadh 
PHONE
966-1-4884144. 4884691
FAX
966-1-4884750
WEBSITE
http://www.indianembassy.org.sa/         
EMAIL
hoc@indianembassy.org.sa
 
Indonesia
Indonesian Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
Embassy of Indonesia in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter, P.O. Box 94343 - Riyadh, 11693 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
 
CITY
Riyadh 
PHONE
01-4882800      
FAX
01 - 4882966
WEBSITE
http://www.indonesia-riyadh.org
EMAIL
contact@indonesia-riyadh.org.sa
OFFICE HOURS
Saturday - Wednesday : 08:00 - 16:00 Lunch Break: 12:00 - 13:00 Holiday: Thursday & Friday
 
Indonesia
Indonesian Consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
 
Consulate General of Indonesia in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Al-Mualifin Street, Al-Rehab Dist. / 5 , P.O. Box. 10 , Jeddah 21411 , Saudi Arabia
 
CITY
Jeddah
PHONE
(966-2) 6711271
FAX
(966-2) 6730205
WEBSITE
http://www.kjrijeddah.org.sa      
EMAIL
komjed@awalnet.net.sa
 
Ireland
Irish Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
Embassy of Ireland in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Diplomatic Quarter, PO Box 94349, 11693
 
CITY
Riyadh 
PHONE
+966 1 488 2300           
FAX
+ 966 1 488 0927
WEBSITE
http://www.embassyofireland.org.sa      
EMAIL
riyadhembassy@dfa.ie
OFFICE HOURS
Opening hours: 0830-1530, Saturday to Wednesday
DETAILS
Ambassador: His Excellency Niall Holohan
 
Italy
Italian Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
Italian Embassy in Saudi Arabia
Diplomatic Quarter P.O.Box 94389 - 11693, Riyadh
 
CITY
Riyadh 
PHONE
0096614834877
FAX
0096614881951
WEBSITE
http://www.ambriad.esteri.it       
EMAIL
ambasciata.riad@esteri.it
 
Italy
Italian Consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
 
General Consulate of Italy in Jeddah
Mohamed Abdul Wahab Street Sharafia District - P.O BOX 82
 
CITY
Jeddah
PHONE
0096626421451
WEBSITE
http://www.consgedda.esteri.it  
EMAIL
consolato.gedda@esteri.it
 
Jordan
Jordanian Consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
 
Consulate of Jordan in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Jeddah, Al Hamra District, Prince Mohammad Bin Abd el Aziz Street, 009662
 
CITY
Jeddah
PHONE
6607630 - 6607633        
FAX
6607674
OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Wednesday:8:30-3:00
Saturday - Sunday: 8:30-3:00
 
Jordan
Jordanian Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
Embassy of Jordan in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Diplomatic Quarter, PO Box 94316, Postal Code: 11693
 
CITY
Riyadh 
PHONE
+966-1-4880071/+966-1-4880039/+966-1-4880051/          
FAX
+966-1-4880072
WEBSITE
http://www.jordanembassyriyadh.gov.jo
EMAIL
jordan.embassy@nesma.net.sa
OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Wednesday:8:00-3:00 Saturday - Sunday: 8:00-3:00
 
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstani Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Riyadh
P.O. Box 94012, 11693
 
CITY
Riyadh 
PHONE
+9661-455-14-88 or 470-18-39    
FAX
+9661-454-7304
WEBSITE
http://www.kazembgulf.net        
EMAIL
office@kazembgulf.net
OFFICE HOURS
9:00 hrs. to 14:00 hrs. Day Off: Thursday & Friday
DETAILS
Ambassador Kairat LAMA-SHARIF
 
Kenya
Kenyan Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
Embassy of the Republic of Kenya in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Diplomatic Quarters, P.O. Box 94358, Code 11693, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
CITY
Riyadh 
PHONE
+ 996 1 4881238/4882484          
FAX
+ 966 1 4882629
EMAIL
Kenya@shaheer.net.sa
 
Kuwait
Kuwaiti Consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
 
Consulate of Kuwait in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
P.O.Box 5374, Jeddah 21422
 
CITY
Jeddah
PHONE
(+966-2) 6601836, 6604898        
FAX
(+966-2) 6650515
 
Kuwait
Kuwaiti Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
Kuwaiti Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
P.O.Box 94304, Riyadh 11693
 
CITY
Riyadh 
PHONE
(+966-1) 4883500, 4883401        
FAX
(+966-1) 4883682
 
Libya
Libyan Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
Embassy of Libya in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Box 94365, Riyadh 11693
 
CITY
Riyadh 
PHONE
4544511           
FAX
4567513
 
Madagascar
Malagasy Consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
 
Honorary Consulate of Madagascar
Pakhashab Building, King Abdelaziz street , Jeddah
 
CITY
Jeddah
PHONE
23054 or 23051 or 23066
 
Malaysia
Malaysian Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
Embassy of Malaysia in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Diplomatic Quarter, P.O. Box 94335, Riyadh 11693
 
CITY
Riyadh 
PHONE
00966-14887100           
FAX
00966-14824177
WEBSITE
http://www.kln.gov.my/perwakilan/riyadh
EMAIL
malriyadh@kln.gov.my
OFFICE HOURS
Saturday - Wednesday 8.00 am - 3.00 pm
 
Malaysia
Malaysian Consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
 
Consulate General of Malaysia in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Lot 241, Al-Mualiffin Street,, Al Rehab District,, P.O Box 593, Jeddah 21421., Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
 
CITY
Jeddah
PHONE
00966 2 6727740 or 00966 2 6728019     
FAX
00966 2 6760877
WEBSITE
http://www.kln.gov.my/perwakilan/jeddah           
EMAIL
maljeddah@kln.gov.my
OFFICE HOURS
Work day: Saturday - Wednesday 8.00 am - 3.00 pm Holiday :    Thursday & Friday
 
Mali
Malian Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
Embassy of Mali
P.O.Box 94331, Riyadh 11693, Saudi Arabia
 
CITY
Riyadh 
PHONE
(+966-1) 4658900, 4659495        
FAX
(+966-1) 4648714, 4657567
 
Mali
Malian Consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
 
Consulate of Mali
P.O.Box 5379, Jeddah 21422, Saudi Arabia
 
CITY
Jeddah
PHONE
(+966-2) 6514940          
FAX
(+966-2) 6514940, 6574567
EMAIL
consulat@sbm.net.sa
 
Malta
Maltese Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
Embassy of Malta in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
14, Abbass Al Rasheed Street, Suleimaniya, PO Box 94361, Riyadh 11693, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
 
CITY
Riyadh 
PHONE
00966 (01) 463 2345, 461 5315  
FAX
00966 (01) 463 3993
EMAIL
maltaemb@shabakah.net.sa
 
Malta
Maltese Consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
 
Honorary Consulate of Malta in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
PO Box 54040, Jeddah 21514
 
CITY
Jeddah
PHONE
00966 (2) 694 0052       
FAX
00966 (2) 694 0052
EMAIL
maltaconsul.jeddah@gov.mt
 
Mexico
Mexican Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
Embassy of Mexico in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
P.O Box 94391, Riyadh Arabia Saudita, 11693
 
CITY
Riyadh 
PHONE
(9661) 480-8822
FAX
(9661) 480-8833
 
Morocco
Moroccan Consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
 
Consulate General of Morocco in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
21 Jabel El Arab Street 38, Mushrifah Dist / 1, P.O. Box 498, Jeddah
 
CITY
Jeddah
PHONE
00 (966) 26 69 52 34, 00 (966) 26 69 52 38          
FAX
00 (966) 26 61 36 90
 
Morocco
Moroccan Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
Embassy of Morocco in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
DIPLOMATIC QUARTIER , BP 94392, CODE 11693 RIYADH
 
CITY
Riyadh 
PHONE
00 (966) 14 81 18 58, 00 (966) 14 82 63 82          
FAX
00 (966)14 82 70 16
EMAIL
moembassy96@hotmail.com
 
Nepal
Nepalese Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
Embassy of Nepal
P.O.Box 94384, Riyadh 11693
 
CITY
Riyadh 
PHONE
(+966-1) 4024758, 4036433        
FAX
(+966-1) 4036488
 
Nepal
Nepalese Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
Embassy of Nepal in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Khazan Street, AI Morabbah , (Near Prince Musaed Palace)
 
CITY
Riyadh 
PHONE
00966-1-402-4758 / 00966-1-403-9482     
FAX
00966-1-464-0690
WEBSITE
http://www.rneska.org/  
EMAIL
neksa@zajil.net
 
Nepal
Nepalese Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
Embassy of Nepal in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Khazan Street, AI Morabbah , (Near Prince Musaed Palace)
 
CITY
Riyadh 
PHONE
00966-1-402-4758 / 00966-1-403-9482     
FAX
00966-1-464-0690
WEBSITE
http://www.rneska.org/  
EMAIL
neksa@zajil.net
 
Netherlands
Dutch Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
Royal Netherlands Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
P.O. Box 94307, 11693 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
CITY
Riyadh 
PHONE
(966) 01-4880011          
FAX
(966) 01-4880544
OFFICE HOURS
09.00-12.00 hrs
 
New Zealand
Kiwi Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
Embassy of New Zealand in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Diplomatic Quarter PO Box 94 397, 11693
 
CITY
Riyadh 
PHONE
(+ 966 1) 488 7988        
FAX
(+ 966 1) 488 7912 or +(966 1) 488 7911
EMAIL
nzembassy@awalnet.net.sa, info@nzembassy.org.sa
OFFICE HOURS
Sat - Wed 0800 - 1600 hrs
DETAILS
Ambassador:Mr Jim Howell
 
New Zealand
Kiwi Consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
 
New Zealand Consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
c/o Associated Agencies Al Madin, undus Building (Behind Caravan Shopping Centre), Al Madina Street , PO Box 419 , Jeddah 21411
 
CITY
Jeddah
PHONE
(+966) 2 651 2109         
FAX
(+966) 2 651 6504
OFFICE HOURS
Sat - Wed 0900 - 1300, 1600 - 1900 hrs Thu 0900 - 1300 hrs
DETAILS
Consul: Sheikh A Raouf Abu Zinadah
 
Niger
Nigerien Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
Embassy of Niger in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Al Worud Quarter, Shikh Abdullah al-anqary St, PO Box 94334, 11693, Riyadh, KSA
 
CITY
Riyadh 
PHONE
(+966-1) 4605931, 4605931        
FAX
(+966-1) 4605931
 
Norway
Norwegian Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
Royal Norwegian Embassy in Riyadh
P.O.Box 94380,, 11693
 
CITY
Riyadh 
PHONE
+966-1-488-1904           
FAX
+966-1-488-0854 or 483-3168
WEBSITE
http://www.al-norwige.org.sa     
EMAIL
emb.riyadh@mfa.no
OFFICE HOURS
Saturday - Wednesday 08.30-15.00
DETAILS
H.E. The Ambassador: Carl Schiotz Wibye
 
Norway
Norwegian Consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
 
Royal Norwegian Consulate General in Jeddah
P.O.Box 18600, , 21425
 
CITY
Jeddah
PHONE
+966-2-661-1222 - ext. 300 or operator ext. 0     
FAX
+966-2-665-5611
WEBSITE
http://www.al-norwige.org.sa     
EMAIL
trealjr2000@yahoo.com
OFFICE HOURS
Saturday - Wednesday 09.00-15.00 hours
DETAILS
Consul General: Mr. Sami Attar When calling the Consulate General, you will first connect automatically to an answering machine. If you are not connected to the answering machine within three or four dial tones you must hang up and call again.
 
Oman
Omani Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Al Raed Quarter, Opposite of King Saud University, P.O. Box 94381, Al- Riyadh 11693
 
CITY
Riyadh 
PHONE
(009661) 4832 120 (Three Lines) 
FAX
4823 738 or 4823 694 (Consulate Dept.)
OFFICE HOURS
08:00 - 14:00
 
Pakistan
Pakistani Embassy in Saudi Arabia
 
Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Plot No. 21, Diplomatic Quarters, P.O. Box 94007, Riyadh 11693, Saudi Arabia
 
PHONE
(+966-11) 4884111, (+966-11) 4884272   
FAX
(+966-11) 4887953
WEBSITE
http://http://www.mofa.gov.pk/  
EMAIL
parep_riyadh@yahoo.com; pakembassy@saudionline.com.sa
 
Pakistan
Pakistani Consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
 
Consulate General of Pakistan in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
N 17 E 7 Sector, Mushrefah, Ibrahim Al-Tassan Street 19, Building No. 58, P.O. Box No. 182, Jeddah-21411
 
CITY
Jeddah
PHONE
(+966-2) -6692371, 669046, 6691047      
FAX
(+966-2) 6693309
WEBSITE
http://www.pakconsulatejeddah.com     
EMAIL
info@pakconsulatejeddah.com, parepconsulatejed@fast.net.sa, parep.jeddah@mofa.gov.pk, welfarew@pakco
 
Palestine
Palestinian Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
Palestine Embassy in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
PO Box 3589, , 11481
 
CITY
Riyadh 
PHONE
966-1-4880738/9           
FAX
966-1-6936407/4880721
EMAIL
saemb@mofa-gov.ps
 
Philippines
Filipino Consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
 
Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Al- Sayeddah Kaddija St., Al Faisaliyah District 1, P.O. Box 4794, Jeddah 21412
 
CITY
Jeddah
PHONE
(9662) 6600-348; 6670-925 or 6600-354  
FAX
00-9662-663-0338
EMAIL
jeddahpc@philcongen-jeddah.com / jeddahpcg_boyc@yahoo.com jeddah_pc@dfa.gov.ph
 
Philippines
Filipino Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
Embassy of the Philippines in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
D3 Collector Road, Diplomatic Quarter, 11693 P.O. Box 94366
 
CITY
Riyadh 
PHONE
(+9661) 482-3615, 482-0507, 482-1801, 482-3816, 482-4354,488-0835, 482-0474, 480-3662
FAX
(+9661) 488-3945 / 482-1856
WEBSITE
http://www.philembassy-riyadh.org/       
EMAIL
filembry@sbm.net.sa
 
Poland
Polish Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
Embassy of Poland in Saudi Arabia
20 Abdullah Bin Jafar St Al-Worood Area , PO Box 94016 11693
 
CITY
Riyadh 
PHONE
+966.1.454.9274           
FAX
+966.1.454.9210
WEBSITE
http://www.rijad.polemb.net/      
EMAIL
rijad.amb.sekretariat@msz.gov.pl
 
Poland
Polish Consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
 
Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Poland in Jeddah
King Abdulaziz Street, P.O. Box 439,, Jeddah 21411 , -, -
 
CITY
Jeddah
PHONE
(00-966) 505-617-855     
FAX
(00-966-2) 648-47-05
WEBSITE
http://- 
EMAIL
attarcojed@gmail.com
 
Qatar
Qatari Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
Embassy of Qatar in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Diplomatic Alwafa Al-Bozjani Area, PO Box 94353, Riyadh 11693, Saudi Arabia
 
CITY
Riyadh 
PHONE
+966.1.482.5544           
FAX
+966.1.482.5694
EMAIL
riyadh@mofa.gov.qa
 
Qatar
Qatari Consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
 
Consulate of the State of Qatar
P.O.Box 313, Jeddah
 
CITY
Jeddah
PHONE
(+966-2) 6652538          
FAX
(+966-2) 6551297
EMAIL
jeddah@mofa.gov.qa
 
Romania
Romanian Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
Embassy of Romania in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Al Protocal Street, Villa no.8, King Fahad District, P.O. Box 94319, Riyadh 11693
 
CITY
Riyadh 
PHONE
(00) (966) (1) 4566205   
FAX
(00) (966) (1) 4569985
EMAIL
embromriyadh@nesma.net.sa
 
Russia
Russian Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
Embassy of Russia in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia, P.O.Box 94308 Riyadh 11693 Russian Embassy, Al-Wasiti str., Rahmania, bld. 13
 
CITY
Riyadh 
PHONE
+966 1 481-1875, 481-1801        
FAX
+966 1 481-1890
EMAIL
springmail@arab.net.sa
 
Senegal
Senegalese Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
Senegal Embassy , Saudi Arabia
riyadh - King fahad Area, PO Box 94352, 11693
 
CITY
Riyadh 
PHONE
+966-1-4880146/+966-1-4880157/+966-1-4542144/+966-1-2647769           
FAX
+966-1-4883804/+966-1-2647675
 
Senegal
Senegalese Consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
 
Consulate General of Senegal in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Quartier Diplomatique de Riyadh, Riyadh, Quartier Diplomatique de Riyadh, PO Box 94532, Riyadh 11693
 
CITY
Jeddah
PHONE
+9661 488 0146/488 0157          
FAX
+9661 488 3804
 
Seychelles
Seychelles Consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
 
Honorary Consulate of Syechelles in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
P.O.Box 1229, 21431
 
CITY
Jeddah
PHONE
(+966-2) 6065555          
FAX
(+966-2) 6061739
EMAIL
info@alhamranigroup.com
 
Sierra Leone
Sierra Leonean Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
Embassy of Sierra Leone in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
25 Al- BadaI St. Olaiya , P. O. Box 94329 , Riyadh 11693 Saudi Arabia
 
CITY
Riyadh 
PHONE
(+966) 1 464 3982         
FAX
(+966) 1 464 3662
EMAIL
slembrdh@zajil.net
 
Singapore
Singaporean Consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
 
Consulate in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Villa No 5, Mohammed Tawfic Al Abbasi St, Off Hera'a St, Al Naeem Dist
 
CITY
Jeddah
PHONE
966 (2) 6073980/6073981           
FAX
966 (2) 6074280
WEBSITE
http://www.mfa.gov.sg/jeddah/ 
EMAIL
info@singconsjed.com
OFFICE HOURS
Saturday - Wednesday: 8.00 am - 3.30 pm Closed on Thursdays, Fridays, Saudi Arabia's public holidays and Singapore's National Day (9 August)
 
Singapore
Singaporean Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
Singapore Embassy in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Diplomatic Quarter, P.O. Box 94378, Riyadh 11693, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
 
CITY
Riyadh 
PHONE
966 (1)480-3855
FAX
001-966-(1) 483-0632
WEBSITE
http://www.mfa.gov.sg/riyadh   
EMAIL
singemb_ruh@sgmfa.gov.sg
OFFICE HOURS
Sat - Wed 8.00 am to 3.30 pm Thur & Fri - Closed
 
South Africa
South African Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
Embassy of South Africa in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
King Khalid Road, Um Al-Hammam East, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, P.O.Box 94006 Riyadh 11693, Saudi Arabia
 
CITY
Riyadh 
PHONE
+ 966 1 442 9716/18     
FAX
+ 966 1 442 9708/12
EMAIL
riyadh.info@foreign.gov.za
 
South Africa
South African Consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
 
South African Consulate-General in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Villa No. 73, Al-Khalidiya District, Aba Al-Khail Street, P O Box 12737, Jeddah 21483, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
 
CITY
Jeddah
PHONE
+ 966 2 6060299, + 966 2 606 4714        
FAX
+ 966 2 6065984
EMAIL
info@southafrica.com.sa, saconsular@southafrica.com.sa
 
South Korea
Korean Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
Embassy of the Republic of Korea
P.O.Box 94399, Riyadh 11693, Saudi Arabia
 
CITY
Riyadh 
PHONE
(+966-1) 4882211          
FAX
(+966-1) 4881317
 
Spain
Spanish Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
Spanish Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
P.O. Box 94347, Riyadh-11693, Saudi Arabia
 
CITY
Riyadh 
PHONE
(+966) 1 488 06 06        
FAX
(+966) 1 488 04 20
EMAIL
emb.riad.info@maec.es
DETAILS
Mr Pablo Bravo Lozano - Ambassador
 
Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
Sri Lankan Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
P.O.Box 94360, Riyadh 11693, Saudi Arabia
 
CITY
Riyadh 
PHONE
(+966) 1 460 8232 / (+966) 1 460 6906    
FAX
(+966) 1 460 8846
EMAIL
mail@srilankaembassyriyadh.com
 
Sudan
Sudanese Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
Embassy of the Republic of the Sudan in Saudi Arabia
Abu al-Wafa Embassies Quarter , P.O. Box 94337 , Riyadh 11693 Saudi Arabia
 
CITY
Riyadh 
PHONE
(+966) 1 488 7979 or (+966) 1 488 7388 / 96       
FAX
(+966) 1 488 7729 / (+966) 1 482 9464
EMAIL
main@sudanembasyryd.org.sa / info@sudanembasyryd.org.sa
 
Sudan
Sudanese Consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
 
Consulate of Sudan in Saudi Arabia
King Khaled Street - Althaaleba District , P.O. Box 480, Jeddah 21411 Saudi Arabia
 
CITY
Jeddah
PHONE
(+966) 2 605 5888 or (+966) 2 647 6003  
FAX
(+966) 2 654 8826 or (+966) 2 647 1107
EMAIL
sdconjet@sbm.net.sd / sdconjed@sbm.net.sd
 
Sweden
Swedish Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
Embassy of Sweden in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Collector Road B, Diplomatic Quarter, Riyadh 11693, Saudi Arabia
 
CITY
Riyadh 
PHONE
+966 (1) 488 31 00        
FAX
+966 (1) 488 06 04
EMAIL
ambassaden.riyadh@foreign.ministry.se
DETAILS
Mr Dag Juhlin-Dannfelt - Ambassador
 
Sweden
Swedish Consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
 
Honorary Consulate of Sweden, Jeddah
Cross section of Rawdah Street, Prince Sultaan Al-Sulaima Business Center Mezzanine Floor, P.O. Box 127383, Jeddah 21352 Saudi Arabia
 
CITY
Jeddah
PHONE
(+966) (2) 606 9005       
FAX
(+966) (2) 606 9007
EMAIL
honoraryconsul@ghassanco.com
OFFICE HOURS
Saturday-Wednesday 09.00-15.00
DETAILS
Dr Ghassan Ahmed Abdullah Al-Sulaiman - Honorary Consul
 
Switzerland
Swiss Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
Embassy of Switzerland in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Diplomatic quarter, P.O. Box 94311, Riyadh 11693 Saudi Arabia
 
CITY
Riyadh 
PHONE
(+966) 1 488 1291         
FAX
(+966) 1 488 0632
WEBSITE
http:// www.eda.admin.ch/riyadh
EMAIL
rya.vertretung@eda.admin.ch
OFFICE HOURS
Sunday-Thursday 08:00-11:00
DETAILS
Mr Peter Reinhardt - Ambassador
 
Syria
Syrian Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
Embassy of the Syrian Arab Republic in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
P.O.Box 94323, Riyadh 11693, Saudi Arabia
 
CITY
Riyadh 
PHONE
(+966) 1 482 3940 / 48 / 13 (+966) 1 488 7481     
FAX
(+966) 1 482 6196
EMAIL
syria2003@nesma.net.sa
OFFICE HOURS
Saturday to Wednesday: 08.30 to 14.30 Thursday: 10.00 to 13.00
 
Syria
Syrian Consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
 
Consulate General of the Syrian Arab Republic in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Al-Andalus Street No. 57 , Mahmoud Nassif, P. O. Box 11703 , Jeddah 657, Saudi Arabia
 
CITY
Jeddah
PHONE
(+966) 2 660 1953 (+966) 2 661 0211      
FAX
(+966) 2 660 3186
EMAIL
syrian.g.c@awalnet.net.sa
 
Taiwan
Taiwanese Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
Representative Office of Taiwan in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Diplomatic Quarter, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
CITY
Riyadh 
PHONE
(002-966-1) 488-1900     
FAX
(002-966-1) 488-1716
WEBSITE
http://www.roc-taiwan.org/SA    
EMAIL
sau@mofa.gov.tw
 
Taiwan
Taiwanese Consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
 
Representative Office of Taiwan in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
No. 41 Al-Abaqerah St. (19) Al-Ruwais District/7, Jeddah Saudi Arabia, P.O. BOX?1114 Jeddah 21431, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
 
CITY
Jeddah
PHONE
(966)126602264
FAX
(966)126657205
WEBSITE
http://www.roc-taiwan.org/SA/JED         
EMAIL
jed@mofa.gov.tw
OFFICE HOURS
Sunday~Thursday 08?00~16?00
 
Tanzania
Tanzanian Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
Embassy of Tanzania in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
P.O. Box 94320 Riyadh, 11693 Saudi Arabia
 
CITY
Riyadh 
PHONE
(+966) 1 454 2833 (+966) 1 205 1541      
FAX
(+966) 1 454 9660
EMAIL
info@tanzaniaembassy-sa.com, visa@tanzaniaembassy-sa.com
OFFICE HOURS
08.30-15.30
 
Thailand
Thai Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
Embassy of Thailand in Saudi Arabia
Royal Thai Embassy, Diplomatic Quarter, P.O. Box 94359, Riyadh 11693
 
CITY
Riyadh 
PHONE
966-11) 488-1174, 488-0797, (966-11) 488-0300, 488-1507
FAX
(966-11) 488-1179
WEBSITE
http://www.thaiembassy.org/riyadh        
EMAIL
thairuh@mfa.go.th
OFFICE HOURS
Office Hours : Saturday-Thursday 09.00-15.00 Visa and Consular section : 09.00-12.00
 
Thailand
Thai Consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
 
Consulate of Thailand in Saudi Arabia
2 Safwan Ibn Wahab Street (92), Falestine Street, Behind Jeddah Dome, Sharafia Dist.3, P.O. Box 2224, Jeddah 21451
 
CITY
Jeddah
PHONE
+966-2-6655317 / +966-2-2831078          
FAX
+966-2-6655318, 284-4074
WEBSITE
http://www.thaiembassy.org/jeddah       
EMAIL
jeddah@thaicongen.org.sa
OFFICE HOURS
Office Hours : 09.00 - 16.00 (Break: 12.30 – 13.30 hrs.) Visa Hours: 09.00 hrs. – 12.00 hrs.(Sunday - Thursday)
 
Tunisia
Tunisian Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
Embassy of Tunisia in Saudi Arabia
Quartier Diplomatique P.O. Box 94-368 Riyadh 11693 Saudi Arabia
 
CITY
Riyadh 
PHONE
(+966) (1) 488.79.00      
FAX
(+966) (1) 488.76.41
EMAIL
amb.tunisie.riyadh@saudi.net.sa / a_riyadh@digi.net.sa
 
Turkey
Turkish Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
Embassy of Turkey in Saudi Arabia
P.O.BOX: 94390, RIYADH, 11693 SAUDI ARABIA
 
CITY
Riyadh 
PHONE
00 966-1 482 01 01       
FAX
00 966-1 488 78 23
WEBSITE
http://http://riyadh.emb.mfa.gov.tr         
EMAIL
embassy.riyadh@mfa.gov.tr
 
Uganda
Ugandan Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
Embassy of Uganda in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
1 Hassan Bin Al-Numaman Street (West of Salahddin Hotel Al Worood Quarter) , P. O. Box 94344, Riyadh 11693 Saudi Arabia
 
CITY
Riyadh 
PHONE
+966-1-454 4910           
FAX
+966-1-454 9264
EMAIL
ugariyadh@hotmail.com
 
Ukraine
Ukrainian Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
Embassy of Ukraine in Saudi Arabia
6 Hassan Al Badr St., Salah Al Din District, P.O.Box 94010, Riyadh 11693 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
 
CITY
Riyadh 
PHONE
00-966-11-450-85-36 / +966505220193    
FAX
00-966-11-450-85-34
WEBSITE
http://http://saudiarabia.mfa.gov.ua       
EMAIL
emb_sa@mfa.gov.ua
 
United Arab Emirates
Emirati Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
Embassy of United Arab Emirates in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter, Abu Bakr Karkhi area, Street Amr bin Umayya
 
CITY
Riyadh 
PHONE
966114881227  
FAX
966114827504
WEBSITE
http://www.uae-embassy.ae/embassies/sa         
EMAIL
riyadh@mofa.gov.ae
 
United Arab Emirates
Emirati Consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
 
Consulate General of the United Arab Emirates in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Osman Bin Affan. St Al Sharafia P.O. Box 5451, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
 
CITY
Jeddah
PHONE
(+966) 2 651 5436         
FAX
(+966) 2 651 3246
EMAIL
jeddah@mofa.gov.ae
 
United States
American Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
American Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Diplomatic Quarter P. O. Box 94309 , Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
CITY
Riyadh 
PHONE
966-11-4883800
FAX
966-11-4887360
WEBSITE
http://riyadh.usembassy.gov     
EMAIL
support-saudiarabia@ustraveldocs.com
OFFICE HOURS
Sunday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 
United States
American Consulate in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
 
American Consulate in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
P.O. Box 38955, Dhahran Airport 31942, Saudi Arabia
 
CITY
Dhahran           
PHONE
(966-3) 330-3200           
FAX
(966-3) 330-0464
WEBSITE
http://dhahran.usconsulate.gov 
EMAIL
dhahraniv@state.gov
 
United States
American Consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
 
American Consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
U.S. Consulate General, P.O. Box 149, Jeddah 21411
 
CITY
Jeddah
PHONE
(966-2) 667-0080           
FAX
(966-2) 669-3098
WEBSITE
http://jeddah.usconsulate.gov   
EMAIL
Jeddahacs@state.gov
 
Uruguay
Uruguayan Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
Embassy of Uruguay in Saudi Arabia
Cercon Buildings No.12, Second floor, Office 202 Olaya Main Street, Olaya District P.O. Box 94346 , Riyadh 11693 Saudi Arabia
 
CITY
Riyadh 
PHONE
(+966) 1 462 0739         
FAX
(+966) 1 462 0638
EMAIL
uruarabia@mrree.gub.uy
 
Uruguay
Uruguayan Consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
 
Consulate of Uruguay in Saudi Arabia
Aishoara Street, House 68 P.O. Box 15606 , Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
 
CITY
Jeddah
PHONE
(+966) 2 663 3300         
FAX
(+966) 2 663 1313
EMAIL
law@law.com.sa
 
Uzbekistan
Uzbekistani Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
Embassy of Uzbekistan in Saudi Arabia
District King Fahd bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud , P.O. Box 94008 , Riyadh 11693 Saudi Arabia
 
CITY
Riyadh 
PHONE
(+966) 1 263-52-23        
FAX
(+966) 1 263-51-05
EMAIL
-
 
Uzbekistan
Uzbekistani Consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
 
Consulate of Uzbekistan in Saudi Arabia
P.O. Box 50036, Jeddah 21523 Saudi Arabia
 
CITY
Jeddah
PHONE
(+966) 1 263-51-05        
FAX
(+966) 1 263-51-05
EMAIL
-
 
Venezuela
Venezuelan Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
Embassy of Venezuela in Saudi Arabia
Quater Diplomatie Plaza Al-Kindi, Office 57 P.O. Box 94364, Riyadh 11693 Saudi Arabia
 
CITY
Riyadh 
PHONE
(+966) (1) 480 71 41 / 38 80       
FAX
(+966) (1) 480 09 01
EMAIL
embvenar@embvenar.org.sa
 
Yemen
Yemeni Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
Embassy of Yemen in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Diplomatic Quarter, Omar bin Omayah Althemiri Road, P.O. Box 94356, Riyadh 11693, Saudi Arabia
 
CITY
Riyadh 
PHONE
(+966) 11 488 1769 / 482 6750   
FAX
(+966) 11 448 1562
EMAIL
yemb-riyadh@mofa.gov.ye
 
Yemen
Yemeni Consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
 
Consulate of Yemen in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Makkah Road, P.O. Box 2793, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
 
CITY
Jeddah
PHONE
(+966) (12) 687 7977 / 3494       
FAX
(+966) (12) 689 4567

Phone Lines

Saudi Arabia’s telecommunications span vast networks and stretch country-wide, these include over 4.6 million main telephone lines, over 53.7 million mobile lines and over 100,000 digital radio trunking systems.

These use a variety of undersea cables as well as a microwave radio relay to Bahrain, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Sudan, Jordan, Qatar and Yemen, a coaxial cable connecting Saudi Arabia to Kuwait and Jordan. The country also uses 5 Intelsat, 1 Arabsat and 1 Inmarsat Satellite earth satellite earth stations.

Internet

There are 22 Internet Service Providers across the country which cater to around 13 million Internet users under the top level domain .sa. Prices vary based on the speed and you can get rates ranging from 0.128mb at 99 SAR ($26.40 or £16.80) to 200mb at 799 SAR ($213 or £135) monthly.

Communications

The country’s Televisions number over 5.1 million and these have access to around 117 Television broadcast stations. Meanwhile, Radios number over 6.25 million and include around 70-80 Radio broadcast stations in AM, FM and shortwave frequencies. 

Weather & Climate

Saudi Arabia’s climate is very similar across the country besides the Southwest which may see slightly cooler temperatures. Its patterns follow the desert climate and temperatures vary greatly throughout the year, rising as high as 53 degrees Centigrade (128 Fahrenheit) in the summer months of May to July, and dropping as low as -1 degree Centigrade (30 Fahrenheit) in the winter months of December to February. This said, average temperatures in the summer months are around 36 degrees Centigrade (97 Fahrenheit) and in the winter, average temperatures range around 14 degrees Centrigrade (58 degrees Fahrenheit).

Rainfall can additionally vary, with the country receiving around 8cm (3.2 inches) of precipitation a year. Most of this rain occurs during the winter months of December to February where up to 3cm (1.2 inches) of precipitation a month is possible. During the months between April and November, there is typically no rainfall whatsoever. 

Before children can be allowed to enter the country, their parent must work at least for 90 days. Teenage dependants must understand that there are serious repercussions for transporting alcohol and/or drugs into the country or engaging in drunken or unsober behaviour.

Pet-wise, only 2 pets are permitted per family unit, all dogs must be imported only as service, guard or hunting dogs and it’s important to note that the following breeds are banned:

• Japanese Spitz
• Japanese Akita / Akita Imu / Akita
• Affenpinscher
• Griffon Bruxellois / Brussels Griffon / Brabaneon / Belgian Griffon
• Hovawart
• Boxer
• Bull Dog / English Bull Dog
• Rottweiler
• Stafford Bull Terrier
• Dandie Dinmont Terrier
• Lancashire Heeler
• Swedish Valhunde / Swedish Cattle Dog / Vasgoispats
• Mastiff / Old English Mastiff / Bull Mastiff / Neapolitan Mastiff
• Newfoundland
• Great Dane / Deutscher Dogge
• Bergehni
• Yorkie
• Pomeranian
• Chihuahua

All other dogs, cats and ferrets must meet the following requirements:

• An ISO 11784/11785 compliant 15 digit pet microchip, or another microchip (but you will require your own microchip scanner in this case)
• A Rabies vaccination no less than 30 days but no more than 12 months prior to entry into the country
• A copy of the Rabies Certificate endorsed by the Saudi Arabian Embassy or Consulate in your own country as well as a USDA or CFIA accredited veterinarian
• A Saudi Arabia Veterinary Certificate completed and endorsed by a USDA or CFIA accredited veterinarian, which also needs to be endorsed by the Saudi Arabian Embassy or Consulate in your own country
• An import permit from the Ministry of Agriculture
• A letter to the Director of Customs in Saudi Arabia
• An application form for an entrance notification completed by the company you work for or a separate agent in Saudi Arabia

Turtles, Parrots and other exotic animals may require additional permits under the Convention of International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITIES)

All Saudi Arabian citizens have full access to public education from a primary level through college. Public expenditure on education as a percentage of government expenditure is around 27.6% and the sector is managed by the Ministry of Education in Saudi Arabia. The country’s education system has been noted strongly for its religious content and at university level, almost two thirds of graduates earn degrees in Islamic subjects.

Although not considered part of the official education ladder and not required for enrolment in the first grade of primary education, over 100,000 children are in Pre-Primary education aged 3 and up. At this stage of their education, gender parity is at around 51% male and 49% female.

At age 6, children enter Primary education at the first grade and at the end of their primary years, will obtain the Elementary Education Certificate and move on to Intermediate education. Around 2.5 million students are in education at this level and the gender parity is similar to Pre-Primary with around 51% male and 49% female.

At age 13, students enter Intermediate education. This stage will last for approximately three years and is considered the final stage of general education. At the end of this stage, students may move on to both general and specialized secondary education including a range of technical and vocational training programs lasting for a further three years in various fields in agriculture, commerce and industry. Gender parity shifts a little at this stage with the student population being around 53% male and 49% female.

Secondary education meanwhile allows students to specialize in a particular field in order to build a career, build a social network with professionals in that field and develop related skills in order to add value to their chosen path or industry. Gender parity is similar to Intermediate education and sees the student population split at 53% male and 47% female.

Students wishing to engage and understand their subject matter further may opt to enter Higher education. Courses last for approximately four years in humanities and social sciences but can last as long as six years in medicine, engineering and pharmacy. Today there are around 24 government universities in Saudi Arabia and a range of private ones which offer diplomas, Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD degrees as well as distance learning. Higher education gender parity is unique among the Saudi Arabian educative systems in that gender parity reverses from previous levels, with students being around 42% male and 58% female. 

Candidates wishing to teach in Saudi Arabia will require a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Education or a subject relevant to the subject matter being taught. Two years of prior international experience is necessary and only native speakers of English qualified in the USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa are typically considered.

Candidates with a TEFL, CEFL, CELTA, DELTA and other ESL qualifications will be considered but these are not treated as a Teaching Qualification, as such a PGCE with QTS or similar is typically required to be accepted.

Always make sure to read up on our guide on Visa and Work Permit Restrictions. 

Food in Saudi Arabia can cost a varied amount dependant on what you are looking for, it’s important to note that both Pork and Alcohol are banned country-wide.
However, a meal at a restaurant will cost between 15 and 50 SAR ($4-$13.30 or £2.50-£8.50) dependant on where you go, water costs around 1.35 SAR ($0.36 or £0.23) per litre, milk costs around 4.05 SAR ($1.10 or £0.69) per litre, 500g of bread costs around 2.30 SAR ($0.61 or £0.39) and 12 eggs will set you back around 7.89 SAR ($2.10 or £1.40).

Luxury-wise, costs can also vary, with a pack of cigarettes costing around 9.50 SAR ($2.53 or £1.61).

As far as rent goes, monthly rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in the city centre will cost around 1,530 SAR ($410 or £260), outside the city centre you’ll be looking at around 1,140 SAR ($300 or £190). Meanwhile a 3 bedroom apartment will cost around 2,790 SAR ($740 or £470) in the city centre and around 2,100 SAR ($560 or £360) outside. 

Officially speaking, the crime rate in Saudi Arabia is considered to be incredibly low. The only crime repeatedly reported tends to be petty theft which tends to happen only in crowded areas in major cities. But the drug trade, as well as human trafficking and prostitution are existent, if minor. Rape and sexual offense figures may be deceptive, as Saudi Arabian courts have been known to punish victims, which may indeed deter new victims from reporting the offenses.

On a corporate level, money laundering was prevalent for a while, but due to new anti-money laundering laws, this is been curbed significantly. Terrorism is also considered a matter of concern and as such, Saudi Arabia has strict laws on immigration and visitors to the country.

It’s also important to note that consuming alcohol and pork, displaying non-Islamic religious symbols or text, public displays of affection between the opposite sex, pornography, homosexuality, cross-dressing, fornication and adultery are all considered crimes in Saudi Arabia and are often strongly punished by the Committee for the Promotion of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice, also known as the Religious Police. Entrants to Saudi Arabia should keep these laws in mind when in the country.

Emergency Numbers

• Police – 999
• Fire Department – 998
• Ambulance/Medical – 997