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UPDATED: 31 Jan 2009 GMT
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    As the new crescent moon ushers in Ramadan, the President extends his best wishes to Muslim communities in the United States and around the world. As this dialogue continues and leads to concrete actions, the President extends his greetings on behalf of the American people. Ramadan Kareem.

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    Over the past few months, the G-20 has played a central role in building a coordinated global strategy to confront the crisis and to set the agenda for international financial reform. Saudi Arabia has been a key part of that process.
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    Americans and the world alike are watching the 44th president closely, eager to see how this leader from an extraordinary background will shape the United States’ policies, goals and relationships with the international community.

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President Obama Announces Ambassador to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
WASHINGTON – On June 4, 2009 President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate Brigadier General James B. Smith as Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

2009 Trafficking in Persons Report (TIP)
The 2009 TIP Report highlights high levels of trafficking for forced labor in many parts of the world and systemic contributing factors to this phenomenon.

Warden Message (April 29)
According to the Saudi Ministry of Health, there have thus far been no reports of swine flu in Saudi Arabia. As a precaution, Saudi health authorities have started conducting some targeted screening at all international airports in the Kingdom.

Press Release: American-Saudi Arabian Festival

Press Release: American-Saudi Arabian Culture & Commerce Festival - TAIF
The US Consulate General Jeddah will host the second American – Saudi Arabian Culture & Commerce Festival following the great success of the Festival in Abha in 2007.