The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Riyadh

26/05/2026

أضحى مبارك للجميع وكل عام وأنتم بخير 🌿💐

❤️

17/05/2026

Happy from everyone at the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Riyadh! 🇳🇴

Please note that the Embassy will be closed on 17 May in celebration of ’s Constitution Day.

Hipp, Hipp, Hurra! 🎉

17/05/2026

Honored to host our Nordic embassy colleagues for an early celebration of Norway’s Constitution Day 🇳🇴 which is the 17 May.

A morning filled with tradition, unity, and shared heritage — from waffles with brown cheese to kransekake and a taste of smoked salmon enjoyed in the Embassy garden.

💙🤍❤️🇳🇴 🎉 🧇

10/05/2026

It was a pleasure to join the visit organized by Mr. Mamoon Salem from Obeikan Investment Group for the Nordic Embassies to the facilities in Al Kharj.

The Norwegian Embassy team was well presented with Monika Thowsen, Heba Deeb, Mohammed Al-Wajih.

From the dairy farm to the bakery factory, the innovation and scale were truly impressive.

We also learned about the Nordic business partnerships with wrapping products and its technologies.

Thank you المراعي - Almarai for the warm hospitality and Embassy of Embassy of Finland in Riyadh for coordinating.

01/05/2026

Today, 1 May, Norway joins the world in celebrating International Labour Day, recognizing the importance of workers’ rights, equality, and solidarity.

On this occasion, all of us at the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Riyadh—each in our respective roles—extend our warmest wishes for a happy Labour Day.

🌍 🇳🇴 🇸🇦

22/04/2026

Photos from the luncheon hosted by the First Parliamentary Friendship Committee of the , chaired by Dr. Issa Al‑Otaibi, Member of the Council and Chairman of the Shura Parliamentary Friendship Committees with a number of countries, including the Parliamentary Friendship Committee with Norway.

The luncheon was held at the Council’s headquarters in Riyadh and brought together European and African ambassadors accredited to the Kingdom.

The gathering reflected the shared commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing parliamentary cooperation.

The Norwegian Embassy was represented by CDA Monika Thowsen

Group photo: Shura Council

Stortinget

30/03/2026

The solar-powered, stainless steel canopy required plasma welding, on-site polishing and is one fifth the height of the Eiffel Tower

23/03/2026

Til norske borgere i Saudi-Arabia, Oman og Bahrain.

Sikkerhetssituasjonen i Midtøsten er fortsatt uoversiktlig og alvorlig etter eskaleringen i konflikten mellom Israel, USA og Iran. Situasjonen kan endre seg raskt. Reiseadvarsler på regjeringen.no holdes oppdatert.

Norske borgere som er berørt kan ta kontakt med UDs døgnåpne senter på telefon +47 23 95 23 95 eller e-post [email protected] Registrer deg i appen «Reiseklar» eller på nettsiden reiseregistrering.no. Da vil du kunne motta meldinger fra norske myndigheter. Hold kontakten med familie og venner som kan være bekymret for deg.

Det går kommersielle flyvninger fra flere flyplasser i Saudi-Arabia og Oman, men endringer kan skje raskt og uten forvarsel.

Unngå særlig områder rundt amerikanske ambassader og konsulater, i tillegg til militære installasjoner og andre interesser som kan være mål for angrep.

Regjeringen.no skal gi befolkningen innsikt i regjeringens og departementenes arbeid og skape engasjement i demokratiske prosesser.

19/03/2026

📢 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘀𝘀𝘆 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 – 𝗘𝗶𝗱 𝗮𝗹-𝗙𝗶𝘁𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 🌙🎊

The Royal Norwegian Embassy will be closed from Sunday, 22 March, and will reopen on Thursday, 26 March in observance of the Eid al-Fitr holiday.

Wishing all who celebrate a peaceful Eid! 🌙✨🎉

18/03/2026

Sentimental Value has made history as the first Norwegian feature film 🎥 🇳🇴 to win the Oscar for Best International Feature Film.

Huge congratulations to the amazing team behind —what an achievement!

A truly proud milestone for Norwegian cinema. 🎬✨ 🏆

Photo: Norwegian Ministry of Culture