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Arab News
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Jeddah governor receives US consul general
Jeddah Gov. Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jalawi received Consul General of the US in Jeddah Rafik Mansour in the coastal city on Sunday. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations and other topics of common interest, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Meanwhile, Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, secretary-general of the Muslim World League and chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars, inaugurated the Museum of the Prophet's Biography in Nouakchott alongside the president of Mauritania, Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, as part of the museum's international expansion plan.
Web Release
19-04-2025
- Automotive
- Web Release
MoneyGram Haas F1 Team Welcomes U.S. Consul General & STEM RACING Students to the FORMULA 1 STC SAUDI ARABIAN GRAND PRIX
Entertainment Web Release Selection By Editor_wr On Apr 19, 2025 MoneyGram Haas F1 Team – the only American team on the Formula 1 grid – in close cooperation with the Saudi Motorsport Company (SMC) – Promoter of the FORMULA 1 STC SAUDI ARABIAN GRAND PRIX 2025 – yesterday welcomed the new U.S. Consul General in Jeddah, Rafik Mansour, and a group of high-performing Saudi 'STEM RACING' students to the F1 paddock for an evening of activities to provide insight and access to the pinnacle of motorsport. On the eve of Formula 1's return to Saudi Arabia for the fifth successive time, the new Consul General, and 5 accomplished STEM students aged between 17-19 were given an exclusive tour of the MoneyGram Haas F1 Team garage. The visit also featured a meet and greet with both MoneyGram Haas F1 Team drivers, Esteban Ocon and Ollie Bearman, as well as a fascinating Q&A session with the American outfit's Aerodynamics Team Leader, Paul Sutton. Following these meetings, all parties were offered a guided tour of the exclusive Formula 1 Paddock and Pitlane to round out a truly special engagement. This is not the first time that MoneyGram Haas F1 Team has collaborated with the U.S. Consulate, with both parties having joined forces in the past to showcase the many career opportunities in motorsport to Saudi students. In 2024, the team's Junior Aerodynamics Engineer, Anna Saad, participated in a Q&A at a special event to mark International Women's Day while the year previously, Haas brought its Senior Race and Performance Engineers, Gary Gannon, and Trevor Green-Smith, to meet with scholars at the American International School of Jeddah. The pinnacle of motorsport is set to return to the shores of the Red Sea this month for the fifth installment of the FORMULA 1 STC SAUDI ARABIAN GRAND PRIX, which has to date produced four action-packed, record-breaking race weekends at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit. The excitement of race weekend extends far beyond the track. Fans can look forward to an incredible lineup of live music concerts featuring some of the world's biggest acts, including Jennifer Lopez, Usher, and Major Lazer Soundsystem. Don't miss out on the thrill of the milestone 5th FORMULA 1 STC SAUDI ARABIAN GRAND PRIX 2025 Experience the adrenaline, speed, and excitement of this world-class event. Secure your tickets now at Follow us on social: • Twitter: @SaudiArabianGP • Instagram: @saudiarabiangp • Facebook: @saudiarabiangp Comments are closed.
Saudi Gazette
08-04-2025
- Politics
- Saudi Gazette
Rafik Mansour takes over as new U.S. Consul General in Jeddah
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — Rafik Mansour has assumed his duties as the new U.S. Consul General in Jeddah, bringing decades of diplomatic experience to a post central to American engagement with western Saudi Arabia and the broader Islamic world. He will also serve as Washington's representative to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), headquartered in Jeddah. Mansour presented his credentials on April 6 to Fareed Al-Shehri, Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs branch in the Makkah Region. A career diplomat and Minister-Counselor in the U.S. Senior Foreign Service, Mansour's previous assignments have taken him to key global capitals including Paris, Moscow, Rome, and Singapore, as well as posts in the Middle East and North Africa such as Baghdad, Tripoli, and Algiers. In his new role, Mansour is expected to focus on expanding bilateral cooperation in trade, cultural exchange, and education. He succeeds Faris Younis Asad, who completed his tenure earlier this year.
