“Italian Week” in Riyadh dedicated to culture, music and cuisine starting next November 22nd
The “Italian Week” includes a series of gala events, organized from 22nd to 25th November at the Residence of the Ambassador of Italy and dedicated to the commemoration of Dante Alighieri on the 700th anniversary of the death of the Poet, to the celebration of Caruso, Corelli and Di Stefano in homage to the myths […]
Read moreG20 SUMMIT IN ROME. TEMPORARY REINTRODUCTION OF CHECKS AT INNER SCHENGEN BORDER CROSSINGS
In accordance with EU regulations and in connection with the upcoming G20 Summit in Rome Italy is temporarily introducing checks at inner Schengen border crossings starting from October 27th, 22.00 LT until november 1st , 13.00 LT. The temporary exception to the freedom of movement within the Schengen area is being implemented in accordance with […]
Read moreUndersecretary Di Stefano addresses the Middle East Green Initiative Summit
The Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs, Manlio Di Stefano, spoke on October 25th in Riyadh at the Middle East Green Initiative Summit, attended by heads of state and government, and the Foreign Ministers of 30 countries. “We are experiencing a confluence of crises – economic, health and climate – at the global level, and we have […]
Read moreRecruitment notice
Recruitment notice for n. 1 Assistant Trade Analyst at the Italian Trade Agency NOTICE
Read moreNOTICE VIRTUAL EXHIBITION ON “Caruso, Corelli, Di Stefano. Myths of Italian Singing.”
The Embassy of Italy is pleased to inform Italians in Saudi Arabia and all interested parties that the link to view the virtual exhibition “Caruso, Corelli, Di Stefano. Myths of Italian Singing.”, dedicated to the famous Italian singing tradition is now available. In addition of the virtual exhibition, please click the link below to access […]
Read moreNote of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Italy welcomes Saudi Arabia’s announcement of a unilateral ceasefire in Yemen and halt of military operations there. This is an important signal, which gives new impetus to the UN-led negotiations and opens up prospects for improving humanitarian conditions in the country and achieving a lasting peace. Italy reaffirms its full support to the Special Envoy […]
Read moreALULA DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WEBINAR
The Embassy of Italy in Riyadh, in collaboration with the Royal Commission for AlUla and the Italian Trade Agency, hosted a webinar on existing and future opportunities for collaboration between Italy and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the development of the AlUla region. The webinar was introduced by Ambassador of Italy to Riyadh Roberto […]
Read moreYemen: Joint Statement of the Governments of France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America on Houthi Attacks
We, the governments of France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, condemn the sustained Houthi offensive on the Yemeni city of Ma’rib and the major escalation of attacks the Houthis have conducted and claimed against Saudi Arabia. Their determined attack on Ma’rib is worsening an already dire humanitarian crisis. Our […]
Read moreSAUDI ARABIA AND ITALY: FOOD CULTURE, TRADITIONS AND INNOVATION A journey between food and culture
On the occasion of the fifth edition of the World Week of Italian Cuisine, the Embassy of Italy in Riyadh, in collaboration with the Future Food Institute, hosted on 9 December 2020 a virtual expert roundtable on the cultural value of food and culinary traditions: “Saudi Arabia and Italy: A journey between food and culture”. […]
Read moreXX WEEK OF THE ITALIAN LANGUAGE IN THE WORLD
The 20th Week of the Italian Language in the World will take place from 19 to 25th of October 2020 and will explore the theme: “Italian in words and images: graffiti, illustrations and comics”. Find out more about the programme and the activities organised by the Embassy of Italy in Riyadh and the Italian Consulate […]
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