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President Obama announces an additional $155 million in humanitarian aid for those affected by the violence of the Assad regime.
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Key Arabic-language newspapers highlighted recent U.S. Consulate successes in expanding visa services, noting more than 21,000 visas issued in Dhahran this year.
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Former Senator John F. Kerry of Massachusetts becomes 68th U.S. Secretary of State.
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Prince Mohammad University Welcomes CG Hood (10/13/2012)
Key officials of the Prince Mohammad bin Fahd University hosted CG Joey Hood and other consulate staff for an in-depth briefing on PMU history and planned expansion. The PMU leadership led a campus tour, highlighting the school’s state-of-the-art facilitates and innovative instruction method.
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SABIC, KEMYA Officials Greet Consulate Delegation (10/4/2012)
Consul General Joey Hood and consulate staff participated in comprehensive briefings and in-depth tours during visits to SABIC and KEMYA. Officials from both companies offered key insights into future business developments within the Kingdom. Photo Gallery »
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Ministry of Culture and Information, Saudi TV and Saudi Radio host CG (10/4/2012)
The Saudi Ministry of Culture and Information in the Eastern Province hosted CG Hood for a series of meetings with key ministry officials. In addition to ministry managers, CG Hood also toured state-of-the-art Saudi TV and Saudi Radio facilities. He shared his past experiences as a radio DJ. Photo Gallery »
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CG Hood, Prince Mohammed share greetings (10/3/2012)
CG Joey Hood meets with Prince Mohammed bin Fahd bin Abdulaziz, Governor of the Eastern Province. The two discussed the strong U.S.-Saudi friendship and how best to strengthen that relationship in the future.
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Hip Hop storms the Eastern Province (9/26/2012)
‘Artistic-minded’ hip hop duo Edan and Paten Locke brought their innovative style of music to the Eastern Province. As part of a larger Saudi Arabia visit, these artists led workshops on turntables and mixing and provided an in-depth history of the origins and evolution of hip hop. Photo Gallery »
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CG Hood receives Eastern Province leaders at welcome reception (9/4/2012)
Consulate General Dhahran hosted scores of Eastern Province contacts, including government officials, business magnates, and cultural leaders, for CG Joey Hood’s welcome reception. In his remarks to attendees, CG Hood said that America’s doors are open for commerce, education and cultural exchanges and that we must work to expand opportunities even further. Photo Gallery »
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Al-Yaum newspaper welcomes CG Hood to region (9/4/2012)
CG Hood met with Mohammed Al-Waiel, editor-in-chief of the Eastern Province’s Al-Yaum newspaper. During this introductory courtesy call, the gentlemen discussed emerging political, economic and cultural trends throughout the Eastern Province.
