UK Defence in Saudi Arabia

Official account of UK Defence in Saudi Arabia @DefenceHQ, @RoyalNavy, @BritishArmy and @RoyalAirForce. @UKinSaudiArabia 🇬🇧🇸🇦

[UK Defence in Saudi Arabia @UKDefenceinKSA]

Follow this account for news, pictures and analysis of UK Defence in Saudi Arabia! #وزارة_الدفاع #SaudiArabia #UKSaudipartnership

[UK Defence in Saudi Arabia @UKDefenceinKSA]

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[🇬🇧وزارة الخارجية والتنمية البريطانية @FCDOArabic]

وزير الدفاع، جون هيلي، شارك في ترؤس اجتماع بشأن مضيق هرمز حضره وزراء الدفاع من أكثر من 40 بلدا، متحدون وراء مهمة دفاعية هائلة، وقال: "مضيق هرمز يعبر من خلال خُمس إمدادات النفط العالمية. وتأمين حرية الملاحة أمر مهم للمواطنين في بلدنا وفي العالم، والمملكة المتحدة تقود هذه الجهود."

[UK Defence in Saudi Arabia @UKDefenceinKSA]

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[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

Military planners from 44 nations met at PJHQ this week.

The task: to push forward plans for a multinational mission for the Strait of Hormuz, led by the UK and France.

The Defence Secretary explains why this matters for Britain and our allies 👇

[UK Defence in Saudi Arabia @UKDefenceinKSA]

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[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

As we mark the centenary of her birth, we remember today the life of Queen Elizabeth II, and her unwavering service and dedication to our Armed Forces.

[UK Defence in Saudi Arabia @UKDefenceinKSA]

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[Stephen Hitchen FCDO @SCHitchenFCDO]

رسائل رئيس الوزراء كير ستارمر خلال لقاءه بسمو ولي العهد محمد بن سلمان البارحة. 🇬🇧🇸🇦
#مملكتان_بأصل_ثابت_وثمر_يزيد

[UK Defence in Saudi Arabia @UKDefenceinKSA]

30 nations joined the UK Ministry of Defence held virtual military planners conference on the steps to ensure future access to secure the Strait of Hormuz.

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[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

Military planners, allies and partners from over 30 nations joined today’s virtual planning conference @DefenceOps, coordinating on steps needed to ensure future access to a secure and accessible Strait of Hormuz.

[UK Defence in Saudi Arabia @UKDefenceinKSA]

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[Stephen Hitchen FCDO @SCHitchenFCDO]

A message for British nationals in Saudi Arabia.

[UK Defence in Saudi Arabia @UKDefenceinKSA]

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[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

Update on UK operations in the Middle East, 31 March 2026.

[UK Defence in Saudi Arabia @UKDefenceinKSA]

Gulf air defences boosted further, as Defence Secretary visits Middle East - https://t.co/ya4p29ySTV

[UK Defence in Saudi Arabia @UKDefenceinKSA]

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[Khalid bin Salman خالد بن سلمان @kbsalsaud]

Met with @JohnHealey_MP. We reviewed our strategic defense partnership and explored ways to strengthen it. We also discussed regional developments and the impact of continued escalation on global peace and security, and condemned Iran’s continued attacks on the Kingdom.

[UK Defence in Saudi Arabia @UKDefenceinKSA]

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[Stephen Hitchen FCDO @SCHitchenFCDO]

رسالة قصيرة مني، في أعقاب زيارة وزير الدفاع البريطاني إلى المملكة العربية السعودية 🇸🇦🇬🇧

[UK Defence in Saudi Arabia @UKDefenceinKSA]

The UK's Foreign Secretary visit to the Kingdom, reinstating the UK's commitment to supporting the Defence and security of KSA.
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[Yvette Cooper @YvetteCooperMP]

Supporting UK nationals, standing firm with our regional partners under attack from Iranian air strikes, and working to deliver energy security to help with the cost of living at home.

It is the work we do across the world which makes us stronger at home.

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[UK Defence in Saudi Arabia @UKDefenceinKSA]

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[Stephen Hitchen FCDO @SCHitchenFCDO]

زيارة مهمة لوزيرة الخارجية البريطانية @YvetteCooperMP لتأكيد متانة العلاقة بين بلدينا.
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@FCDOArabic @FCDOGovUK @UKinSaudiArabia

[UK Defence in Saudi Arabia @UKDefenceinKSA]

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[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

An update on UK operations in the Middle East, 09 March 2026.

[UK Defence in Saudi Arabia @UKDefenceinKSA]

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[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

Update on UK operations in the Middle East, 11 March 2026.

[UK Defence in Saudi Arabia @UKDefenceinKSA]

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[Stephen Hitchen FCDO @SCHitchenFCDO]

UK travel advice remains to avoid all but essential travel in Riyadh Province and Eastern Province in Saudi Arabia. 
For British nationals in urgent need of assistance you can contact us on:

Riyadh [phone]
Jeddah [phone]

[UK Defence in Saudi Arabia @UKDefenceinKSA]

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[Stephen Hitchen FCDO @SCHitchenFCDO]

تحية للقوات المسلحة السعودية…وأحب أقولكم احنا عضدكم في الشدايد…
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[UK Defence in Saudi Arabia @UKDefenceinKSA]

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

The British Ambassador to Saudi Arabia @SCHitchenFCDO provides information about the current situation for all British Citizens who are living in, or visiting Saudi Arabia.

Please continue to follow @FCDOtravelGovUK for the latest information about the situation in Saudi Arabia. https://t.co/Cq2eRqgmUW

@FCDOGovUK

[UK Defence in Saudi Arabia @UKDefenceinKSA]

With thanks to Saudi MOD for hosting the 5th UK-KSA Military Cooperation Committee in Riyadh.

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[وزارة الدفاع @modgovksa]

لجنة التعاون العسكري الثنائية السعودية البريطانية تعقد اجتماعها الخامس في الرياض، برئاسة معالي رئيس #هيئة_الأركان_العامة الفريق الأول الركن فياض الرويلي، ورئيس أركان الدفاع البريطاني الفريق أول جوي السير ريتشارد نايتون.

[وزارة الدفاع @modgovksa]

لجنة التعاون العسكري الثنائية السعودية البريطانية تعقد اجتماعها الخامس في الرياض، برئاسة معالي رئيس #هيئة_الأركان_العامة الفريق الأول الركن فياض الرويلي، ورئيس أركان الدفاع البريطاني الفريق أول جوي السير ريتشارد نايتون.

[UK Defence in Saudi Arabia @UKDefenceinKSA]

An exceptional evening and dazzling performance by the British Massed Bands of His Majesty's Royal Marines. A special thanks to H.E. Prince Turki Al-Sheikh for organising this special night as part of Riyadh Season. #RiyadhSeason 🇸🇦🇬🇧

[TURKI ALALSHIKH @Turki_alalshikh]

أمسية “A Night of Honour & Heroes” قدّمت عرض موسيقي راقي في ليلة فنية مميزة ضمن فعاليات #موسم_الرياض🎶😍

“A Night of Honour & Heroes” as part of #RiyadhSeason delivered a refined musical night 🎶😍