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Saudi Arabia Country Council

This country council site has been established as a means to facilitate communication between the U.S. Embassy and U.S. organizations operating in this city/region.

Saudi Arabia Country Council

The Saudi Arabia Country Council web site has been established as a means to facilitate communication between U.S. Businesses and the U.S. Embassy. The site is linked to the main Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) database and you may use your OSAC user account to access additional content within this site.

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Travel Alert: Saudi Arabia

Consular Affairs Bulletins
Middle East / N. Africa - Saudi Arabia The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the latest information on the 2009-H1N1 influenza (also referred to as novel H1N1 or swine flu) pandemic and preparations for the Hajj. more...

Warden Message: Dhahran, Saudi Arabia Security Reminder

Consular Affairs Bulletins
Middle East / N. Africa - Saudi Arabia The U.S. Consulate General wishes to inform all American citizens in this consular district that acts of vandalism occurred at American-franchised restaurants on the Corniche in Al-Khobar last night (September 23). more...

Saudi Prince Targeted by AQAP Suicide Bomber

Hot Topic
Middle East / N. Africa - Saudi Arabia At approximately 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 27, a suicide bomber associated with al-Qa’ida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) lightly injured Prince Mohammad bin Nayef, Saudi Arabia’s deputy interior minister and counterterrorism chief. more...

Saudi Arabia Airport Screening Procedures

Safety & Security
Middle East / N. Africa - Saudi Arabia Please be advised that Saudi Arabia’s airport and custom authorities have the authority to screen all electronic devices carried by arriving and departing foreign passengers. more...

Travel Warning: Saudi Arabia

Consular Affairs Bulletins
Middle East / N. Africa - Saudi Arabia The Department of State warns American citizens about the security situation in Saudi Arabia and reminds U.S. citizens of recommended security precautions. The Department of State urges U.S. citizens to consider carefully the risks of traveling to Saudi Arabia. more...