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Ambassador Kjersti Tromsdal was honored to present her credentials to His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik Al Said of Oman.

#Norway and #Oman share many common interests.🇳🇴🇴🇲

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February 10, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Lihkku Beivviin!

6 February is the #SamiNationalDay, celebrated in northern parts of Norway, Sweden, Finland as well as the Kola Penninsula in Russia.

We rise the Sami Flag on this day to recognize the heritage and culture of the Sami People.
February 6, 2026 at 8:11 AM
The Embassy’s trade team attended a successful two-day workshop at #Dhahran Techno Valley in Dammam, organized by Norwegian Energy Partners ( #NORWEP) and Saudi #Aramco , bringing together over 30 #Norwegian companies to showcase their cutting-edge oil and energy technologies to Saudi Aramco.
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Deputy Head of Mission Monika Thowsen and Business & Trade Adviser Heba Deeb attended a successful two-day workshop at Dhahran Techno Valley in Dammam, organized by Norwegian Energy Partners (NORWEP)...
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February 1, 2026 at 8:08 AM
The Embassy had the pleasure of hosting a networking in the Embassy garden this morning, on the sidelines of the #SimecExpo.

Ten Norwegian aquaculture related companies are participating, which underlines #Norway’s strong technology and innovative footprint in the #aquaculture sector.
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The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Riyadh had the pleasure of hosting a networking brunch in the Embassy garden this morning, on the sidelines of the SimecExpo. Ten Norwegian aquaculture related companie...
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February 1, 2026 at 8:05 AM
🎄 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 🎄
The Embassy in Riyadh will be closed on:

*𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟮𝟱 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱
*𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟭 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

✨ Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! ✨

#HolidaySeason #EmbassyNotice #MerryChristmas #HappyNewYear
December 24, 2025 at 4:34 AM
A nice break from the office!

The Embassy team spent the annual welfareday at #NOFAWildlifePark at the outskirts of #Riyadh.

It was a wonderful day for a safari and to create precious moments together before the end of an exciting and busy year.
December 17, 2025 at 9:54 AM
On the 5 of December, King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) hosted the 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗹 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 2023 Mr. Jon Fosse as the Guest of Honor at 10th edition of the iRead Festival. Three of Fosse’s works have been translated into Arabic. #Samlaget | #NorwegianLitteratureAbroad
#saudi #norwegian #samlaget #norwegianlitteratureabroad | Royal Norwegian Embassy in Riyadh
On the 5 of December, King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) hosted the 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗹 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 2023 Mr. Jon Fosse as the Guest of Honor at the 10th edition of the iRead Fest...
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December 7, 2025 at 9:13 AM
It was an honour to receive a trophy from #SaudiCyclingFederation, presented to our Ambassador Kjersti Tromsdal and received on her behalf by the DHM, Monika Thowsen as a token of gratitude for the Ambassador’s suport and attendance at 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗨𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀, held in #Riyadh.
#riyadh #riyadh2025 #bmxfreestyle #trails #الرياض2025 #بطولة_العالم_للدراجات_الحضرية | Royal Norwegian Embassy in Riyadh
It was an honour to receive a trophy from the الاتحاد السعودي للدراجات Saudi Cycling Federation , presented to our Ambassador Kjersti Tromsdal and today received on her behalf by the Embassy’s Deputy...
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November 26, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Did you know that Norway has a thriving startup ecosystem? Take a look at our new film:

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Did you know that Norway has a thriving startup ecosystem? Take a look at our new film: | Invest in Norway
Did you know that Norway has a thriving startup ecosystem? Take a look at our new film:
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November 25, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Our Embassy Secretary Heljar Havnes visited #Taiz and #Aden with the #UN Peace Support Facility (@UNDPYemen), reinforcing #Norway’s commitment to peace and a better future in #Yemen. 🌍🤝 #PSF
November 20, 2025 at 6:49 AM
The Embassy had the pleasure of hosting a morning coffee earlier this week with representatives from the Norwegian business community in #Riyadh, on the occasion of the first bilateral visit to the Kingdom by His Excellency Åsmund Aukrust , Norway’s Minister of International Development.
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The Embassy had the pleasure of hosting a morning coffee earlier this week with representatives from the Norwegian business community in #Riyadh, on the occasion of the first bilateral visit to the Ki...
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November 6, 2025 at 11:16 PM
The Norwegian Embassy in Riyadh has the great pleasure to welcome the director of the film "Titina" Kajsa Maria Næss from Mikrofilm AS to Riyadh, and visiting us at the Embassy, on the occasion of the screening of her film.

#NorwegianfilmInstitute #saudifilmcomission #norwayinksa #CulturalExchange
#norway #europeanfilmfestival #saudiarabia #euinksa #norwegianfilminstitute #saudifilmcomission #norwayinksa #culturalexchange | Royal Norwegian Embassy in Riyadh
The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Riyadh has the great pleasure to welcome the director of the film "Titina" Kajsa Maria Næss from Mikrofilm AS to Riyadh, and visiting us at the Embassy, on the occasion ...
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November 4, 2025 at 7:07 PM
The 𝗥𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘆𝗮𝗵 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲, designed by #Norwegian architecture firm Snøhetta , currently under construction in the heart of #Diriyah. This architectural marvel pays homage to Najdi heritage while embracing modern design, positioning itself as a beacon of #Saudi Arabia’s cultural renaissance.
#norwegian #diriyah #saudi #saudivision2030 #diriyahoperahouse #architecture #culture #snohetta #najdidesign #artandinnovation #saudiarabia | Royal Norwegian Embassy in Riyadh
The 𝗥𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘆𝗮𝗵 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲, designed by #Norwegian architecture firm Snøhetta , currently under construction in the heart of #Diriyah. This architectural marvel pays homage to Najdi heritage while ...
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October 24, 2025 at 1:45 PM
On the occasion of the 95th #SaudiNationalDay, the colleagues of the Norwegian Embassy came together to celebrate by sharing Saudi coffee, dates and traditional #Saudi deserts, as small tastes of the Kingdom’s hospitality.

#SaudiNationalDay #SaudiArabia #Norway #Diplomacy #Friendship
September 22, 2025 at 9:56 PM
The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Riyadh together with #InnovationNorway Asia and the Middle East, #ArabNorwegianChamber of Commerce and #NorwegianBusinessCouncil will be organizing a workshop in #Riyadh on Monday 17 November 2025.
#norwegian #saudiarabia #riyadh #saudiarabia #norway #business #saudiarabia | Royal Norwegian Embassy in Riyadh
𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲   #Norwegian companies that are doing - or may consider doing - business in #SaudiArabia.   The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Riyadh together with Innovation Norway Asia and the Middle East...
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September 16, 2025 at 8:07 PM
𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝗷𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀

What are the fjords? When can I visit the fjords?
Are the fjords open in winter?

Here is everything you need to know about the #Norwegian fjords, and some fun facts!

#Norway #Fjords #Nature #VisitNorway

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Facts about the fjords
Everything you need to know about the Norwegian fjords.
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September 9, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Ambassador Kjersti Tromsdal - was pleased to welcome the newly appointed 𝗦𝗮𝘂𝗱𝗶 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 Chairman Mr. Turki Alabdullatif to the Embassy.

We look forward to exploring mutual interests and work together on enhancing economic and investment cooperation between our two Kingdoms.
#saudinorwegiancouncil #norway #saudiarabia #partnership #collaboration | Royal Norwegian Embassy in Riyadh
Ambassador Kjersti Tromsdal - was pleased to welcome the newly appointed 𝗦𝗮𝘂𝗱𝗶 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 Chairman Mr. Turki Alabdullatif to the Embassy. Mr. Al-Abdulatif was accompanied by the two Vice Chairm...
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September 1, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Today a group of #Norwegians living in #Riyadh met up in the embassy to excersise the right to advance vote for the upcoming general election in Norway that is on 8 September.

For Norwegians in #SaudiArabia, the last date to advance vote in the embassy in Riyadh this general election is 29 August.
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Today a group of #Norwegians living in #Riyadh met up in the embassy to excersise the right to advance vote for the upcoming general election in Norway that is on 8 September. The lucky voters today...
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August 27, 2025 at 7:04 PM
A delegation from the Royal Norwegian Embassy had the pleasure of visiting Mr. Rakan Al-Shammari, the founder and owner of the publisher house and coffee shop #BookClub located in the #Alyasmin District of #Riyadh to enhance the culture exchange and presenting #Norwegian literature to #Saudi.
#bookclub #alyasmin #riyadh #norwegian #saudi #bookclub #bookclub #cultureexchange #norway #saudiarabia #diplomacy | Royal Norwegian Embassy in Riyadh
A delegation from the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Riyadh had the pleasure of visiting Mr. Rakan Al-Shammari, the founder and owner of the publisher house and coffee shop #BookClub located in the #Alyas...
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August 27, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Did you know that the global gaming industry is now bigger than the combined international film and music industries? 
 
This weekend, the Norwegian Embassy visited the #EsportsWorldChampionship 2025 in #Riyadh. It was great to see that HEROIC, a team based in #Norway, is competing on the big stage!
#esportsworldchampionship #riyadh #norway #saudiarabia #ewc2025 | Royal Norwegian Embassy in Riyadh
Did you know that the global gaming industry is now bigger than the combined international film and music industries?    This explosive growth is mirrored in the rise of esports, which has evolved int...
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August 27, 2025 at 7:02 PM
A warm welcome to the Norwegian Embassy’s new Embassy Secretary, Mr. Heljar Havnes.

It is especially nice to say welcome back to Mr. Heljar, as he also was the Embassy’s intern in 2015, ten years ago!

#Norway #Diplomacy #Teamwork #WelcomeBack #SaudiArabia
August 13, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Please say hello 👋🏻 to our new intern Tobias Varming who has joined our team at the Embassy and will stay with us for the next six months.

We wish Tobias a warm welcome to #Riyadh 🇸🇦 and look forward to working with you!

#norwayinksa #internship #riyadh #interns
August 13, 2025 at 2:05 PM
🇳🇴 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗡𝗢𝗞 𝟭𝟬 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 🌍💉

#Norway is stepping up for a healthier world — committing NOK 10 billion to support Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria for period 2026–2030.

📖 Read the full story: ⬇️
#GlobalHealth #HealthForAll
Norway pledging NOK 10 billion to global health
Norway pledges NOK 10 billion to the vaccine alliance, Gavi, and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria for the period 2026–2030.
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June 23, 2025 at 7:47 PM
🇳🇴 Today we’re proud to announce that IGF 2025—the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) Forum—is coming to #Lillestrøm, #Norway, from June 23–27.

Join global leaders in “𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿”, exploring Trust, Rights, Innovation & Cooperation.

#IGF2025

🧷 www.intgovforum.org/en
June 23, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Norway is deeply concerned about the escalation of the war in the Middle East, following the U.S. attack on Iranian nuclear facilities last night.
Statement by Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre on Iran and the war in the Middle East
‘Norway is deeply concerned about the escalation of the war in the Middle East, following the U.S. attack on Iranian nuclear facilities last night. It is regrettable that efforts to find a diplomatic ...
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June 23, 2025 at 4:10 AM