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  • Update on countries featured in Human Rights and Democracy Report

    The Foreign Office has published reporting on 27 Countries of Concern. The quarterly updates cover April to June 2013.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Take part in the GREAT British Catalogue Show in Saudi Arabia

    UKTI is touring Saudi Arabia this autumn, introducing British businesses to opportunities available in Madinah, Yanbu, Makkah and Jeddah.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Now is the time for Arab world to invest in women

    International Development Secretary Justine Greening's speech at the G8 Deauville Partnership: women in business conference

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Greening: Now is the time for Arab world to invest in women

    Programme to help women entrepreneurs in the Arab world announced at G8 Deauville Partnership: women in business conference

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • G8 Deauville Partnership: Women in business conference

    As part of the G8 Presidency, UK hosts economic conference on “The role of Arab women – supporting open economies and inclusive growth”

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Massive boost to British industry in biggest ever petrochemical project

    UK Export Finance has announced that it will guarantee $700 million of finance for UK exports to a petrochemical facility in Saudi Arabia

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • We urgently need more Palestinian-British dialogue, not less!

    An Op-ed by Sir Vincent Fean British Consul General to Jerusalem.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary written statement on Consular Strategy 2013-16

    The Foreign Secretary today launched a new strategy for consular services from 2013 to 2016 titled “Consular Excellence”

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Human Rights and Democracy Report launch

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has launched the Foreign Office Human Rights and Democracy report for 2012.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 2012 Annual Human Rights and Democracy Report

    The 2012 Foreign and Commonwealth Office Report on Human Rights and Democracy

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Human Rights and Democracy Report 2012 - Saudi Arabia

    The year saw a number of localised protests and demonstrations in the Eastern Province, primarily among the Shia community.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Office concerned by reports of man sentenced to paralysis in Saudi Arabia

    FCO expresses deep concern at reported sentence of paralysis and urges Saudi authorities to ensure grotesque punishment is not carried out

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • William Hague and Angelina Jolie visit Eastern DRC

    The UK Foreign Secretary and UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie call on the world to act to eradicate sexual violence in conflict

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Royal Visit to Saudi Arabia Strengthens Bilateral Relations

    The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall visited Saudi Arabia as part of an official visit to the Middle East in March 2013

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • FCO concerned at executions in Saudi Arabia

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt expresses concern over reports that seven prisoners have been executed.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary meets members of Saudi Arabia’s Shura Council

    First visit to UK by newly-appointed female members of Saudi Arabia’s Shura Council

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall to visit Saudi Arabia

    The British Government has asked The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall to undertake an official visit to Saudi Arabia in March 2013.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall to visit Saudi Arabia

    The British Government has asked The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall to undertake an official visit to Saudi Arabia in March 2013.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign office welcomes first female participation in Saudi parliament

    UK hopes appointment of 30 women to Saudi Arabia’s parliament will be a ‘landmark moment’.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government