Meet Saudi

Meet the heart, the people, and the values of Saudi Arabia. An initiative of @media_ksa.

[Meet Saudi @MeetSaudiEN]

What do you know about Saudi Arabia?

Here on the @MeetSaudiEN page we bring you stories from the people and the culture of a Kingdom often misunderstood

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[Meet Saudi @MeetSaudiEN]

The total number of Umrah visas issued this year has now exceeded 1.5 million, of which 1.2 million pilgrims have traveled from other countries, according to data provided by the Hajj and Umrah Ministry! #MeetSaudi

[Meet Saudi @MeetSaudiEN]

At an event organized by the #SaudiArabian Scandinavian Society (SASA), #Muscat-based #British explorer Mark Evans @UniOfTheDesert told the audience about his journey across #RubAlKhali, the largest continuous sand desert on earth. #MeetSaudi

[Meet Saudi @MeetSaudiEN]

Al-Ula, one of #Saudi's most important sites for #culture and #heritage will come to life this month! Dec. 20 will mark the first of eight weekends of music, sport, and agriculture events, headlined by some of the most celebrated musicians. #MeetSaudi

[Meet Saudi @MeetSaudiEN]

There is a fresh buzz in the town of #Sharurah. #CamelRacing in the famous #EmptyQuarter is a legacy from when ancient tribes heavily relied on camels. The sport dates back to 2000 BC, according to historians. Now, thousands of years later, the sport has returned! #MeetSaudi

[Meet Saudi @MeetSaudiEN]

Preparations for the archaeological site of #RijalAlma in #Asir to join @UNESCO’s World Heritage List have been completed.
The #Saudi village has a unique landscape with tens of castles, stunning architecture, delicate engravings, and illuminated lamps on roadsides. #MeetSaudi

[Meet Saudi @MeetSaudiEN]

A catwalk with massive floral decorations, smoke and fog machines, and confetti cannons, provided a spectacular backdrop as the #Saudi #fashion house JINO showcased its 2018 fall and winter collection at the palace of Prince Talal bin Saud Al-Saud in Riyadh. #MeetSaudi

[Meet Saudi @MeetSaudiEN]

The 'Saudia' #AdDiriyahEPrix, taking place at the @UNESCO World #Heritage Site of #AdDiriyah next weekend, will host a variety of cultural and artistic events including music performances and art exhibitions, that showcase the Kingdom’s culture. #MeetSaudi

[Saudi Embassy UK @SaudiEmbassyUK]

The Road to Ad Diriyah: a chance for locals and foreigners alike to taste the action of the upcoming Saudia E-Prix in Riyadh, taking place on 13 December @FIAFormulaE #Vision2030

[Foreign Ministry 🇸🇦 @KSAmofaEN]

#G20Argentina | How Does the Kingdom's #Vision2030 Align with the #G20?

[CIC Saudi Arabia @CICSaudi]

Saudi Arabia is the only Arab representative in the #G20. The future of work will be discussed in the context of technological transformation, food security, infrastructure development and empowerment of youth.

[KSrelief @KSRelief_EN]

#KSrelief launches the second cycle of the 7th and 8th phases of the child soldiers rehabilitation program in #Marib, #Yemen, which aims to provide affected children with comprehensive psychological, social, and educational support

[Saudi Embassy USA @SaudiEmbassyUSA]

#SaudiArabia is quickly becoming the world's next #tech hot spot, with events and initiatives aimed at supporting Saudi #youth and enlarging the Saudi tech sector #Vision2030

[UK in Saudi Arabia 🇬🇧🇸🇦 @UKinSaudiArabia]

From the British Embassy in #Riyadh Happy St Andrews day everyone 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 #StAndrewsDay

[UK in Saudi Arabia 🇬🇧🇸🇦 @UKinSaudiArabia]

We know that Shopping in the UK is one of the top 3 favourite activities for Saudis.

@VisitBritainGCC @arabnews
#FashionisGREAT
#UKSaudiTrade

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[Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office @FCDOGovUK]

Been watching #InsideTheForeignOffice and want to find out more about the work we do representing Britain around the world? https://t.co/OLoYIOkzHn

[UK Science & Innovation Network @UKSINet]

SIN Gulf pleased to be part of #MiskGlobalForum 2018. Listening to the Director of @sciencemuseum, Ian Blatchford talk about exciting opportunities and transition from real world to immersive technologies in the session ‘Multiple Realities 24/7’. @UKinSaudiArabia #ScienceisGREAT

[Seif Usher @seifusher]

Delighted to meet the KPMG Jeddah leadership team & inspirational Managing Partner Ebrahim Baeshen. @KPMGSaudi setting the standard for world class services. So impressed to see development of best Saudi talent - men and women. @UKinSaudiArabia

[Foreign Ministry 🇸🇦 @KSAmofaEN]

📸 | Foreign Minister @AdelAljubeir received the U.K. Foreign Secretary

[Meet Saudi @MeetSaudiEN]

This week, Saudi's deputy minister of Islamic affairs inaugurated a permanent exhibition at the King Fahd Islamic Cultural Center in #Argentina’s capital #BuenosAires, which includes sections on the prophets and messengers, Arabic calligraphy, and Saudi heritage. #MeetSaudi

[Meet Saudi @MeetSaudiEN]

American film festival, @Mountainfilm, celebrated since 1979, made its debut in #Jeddah, #SaudiArabia this weekend - hosted by the Saudi climbing Federation.
The festival showcases nonfiction stories about climbing, the environment, culture, and politics. #MeetSaudi