Business Insights From Italy – A Letter to International Investors, edizione di luglio 2026
The European House – Ambrosetti, in collaboration with the DGCE, has prepared the new issue of “Business Insights from Italy – a letter to international investors.” As usual, the July issue opens with an update on the Italian macroeconomic environment. This is followed by an in-depth analysis of the new single authorization procedure for data […]
Read morePresentation of the Credentials of the New Consul General
The new Consul General of Italy in Jeddah, Marco Bocchi, presented his credentials to Ambassador Ahmed M. Qutub at the local headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The meeting marked a significant milestone at the beginning of his term, during which the Italian Consulate General in Jeddah will […]
Read more8 August – National Day of Sacrifice of Italian Workers Worldwide
On 8 August, we commemorate the National Day of Sacrifice of Italian Workers Worldwide, which coincides with the commemoration of the Marcinelle mining disaster in Belgium. In 1956, at the Bois du Cazier mine, 262 miners lost their lives, including 136 Italians. On this occasion, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and […]
Read moreJoint Declaration by the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Italian Republic and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
On the margins of the meeting of the Co-chairs of the Working Groups of the New York Conference and members of the Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution, held in Rome on 28–29 July 2026, Vice President of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the […]
Read moreMessage from the new Consul General of Italy in Jeddah, Marco Bocchi
Dear fellow Italians and dear friends of Italy, It is with great enthusiasm that I assume the position of Consul General of Italy in Jeddah at a time of remarkable dynamism for this region and for relations between Italy and Saudi Arabia. The jurisdiction of the Consulate General of Italy in Jeddah holds a unique […]
Read moreHAJJ 2026
With the approach of this year’s Hajj season, the Ministry of Interior has issued a number of arrangements and procedures aimed at preserving the safety of the pilgrims and enabling them to perform the Hajj rituals in security, ease, and peace of mind, as follows: Effective Monday, 25/10/1447 – 13 April 2026, residents wishing to […]
Read moreVisa Update – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
In the light of the current circumstances, the following temporary visa measures have been announced by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: All visas expired on or after 25 February 2026, may be extended until 18 April 2026, subject to the applicable fees. Holders of (all types of visit visa, Umrah, transit, and final exit visas) […]
Read moreSAUDI ARABIA: “Viaggiare Sicuri” Advisory Update
Considering the military escalation in Iran and the region, Italian citizens present in Saudi Arabia are advised to avoid non-essential travel and to stay updated on local developments. Exercise extreme caution when traveling, particularly avoiding military installations and places of gathering. We advise to strictly follow the instructions of local authorities. Please remember to register […]
Read moreX Edition of the Italian Food Week in the World.
On the occasion of the X edition of the Italian Food Week in the world, the Italian Consulate General in Jeddah organized a wide variety of initiatives. On November 12, also in the framework of the “Coffee Week” organized by the Saudi association “Call of Culture” (CoC), the Consulate organize the symposium “Dialogue between Two […]
Read moreItalian Language Week in Jeddah (October 8-13, 2025) Italofonia: Language Beyond Borders.
The Italian language, in its various forms, is the focus of the Consulate General of Italy in Jeddah’s program for the 2025 edition of the Week of the Italian Language in the World, with the theme “Italofonia: Language Beyond Borders.” We will begin on October 8th with an event at the Italian School. The screening […]
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