Royal Norwegian Embassy in Riyadh

📢 Today, 25 November, marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Riyadh stands in solidarity with the global campaign to eliminate gender-based violence. 🔶 Let's unite to #EndGBV. 🔶 Say #NoExcuse for violence. 🔶 Support #OrangeTheWorld to promote a brighter, safer future for women and girls everywhere. #EliminateViolence #EmpowerWomen #StopTheViolence

The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Riyadh & Innovation Norway organised a Saudi-Norway Workshop with the Ministry of Investment #MISA for the second time. Both Deputy Minister of International Partnerships at MISA Mrs Sara Al Sayed and Norway’s Ambassador Kjersti Tromsdal contributed with inspiring opening speeches. 30+ Norwegian companies signed up from various sectors (IT, #maritime, #energy, design, consultancy etc) & it was a great opportunity to get the latest update about the #RHQprogram, investment opportunuties and buisness environemnt in #SaudiArabia and to learn, network and exchange experiences. Thank you to Ministry of Investment for hosting us, and guiding our attendees on how to successfully set up businesses in the Kingdom. The program included a panel on #sustainability with the participation of #DNV #Rystad Energy and Alhassan M. Hamidaldin from MISA, moderated by Chairman of the #Norway-Saudi Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Ole Johan Sandvær Special thanks also to Snøhetta, Jotun and Corporater for sharing experience in establishing business in KSA and share valuable insights in a panel moderated by Mrs Anne Lorgen Riise, Director of Innovation Norway’s Regional Office. Heba Deeb Rebecca Riegels Holbye Monika Thowsen Ibrahim Alosaimi Kjetil Elsebutangen Innovation Norway Ole Henæs Norwegian Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

On the occasion of the visit to #Riyadh by the Chairman of the Arab Norwegian Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Ole Johan Sandvær, and the Director of Innovation Norway Asia and the Middle East, Mrs. Anne Lorgen Riise, a productive meeting was held with key business representatives from the Federation of Saudi Chambers. We discussed the exciting business opportunities between #Norway and #SaudiArabia. The meeting was chaired by Mr. #MajidAlhukair chairman of the Saudi Nordic Business Council and DHM Mrs. Monika Thowsen. Also, in attendance was Heba Deeb, the Norwegian Embassy’s Business and Trade Advisor. #NorwaySaudi #business #innovation #trade #economiccooperation #SaudiArabia #BusinessOpportunities | Ole Henæs| Kjetil Elsebutangen. Royal Norwegian Embassy in Riyadh Arab Norwegian Chamber of Commerce Innovation Norway Ministry of Investment Norwegian Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

🍿✨What a wonderful evening in the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Riyadh garden with a screening of the powerful Norwegian movie «The Remarkable Life of Ibelin»! Ambassador Kjersti Tromsdal welcomed the international- and #Saudi-based Esports community, colleagues and friends to the residence on occasion of the #IESF World Esports Championship held in #riyadh. The event was co-hosted with the NORGES ESPORTFORBUND #NorwegianEsportsFederation✨🍿 It was an honor to have HRH Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan in attendance, chairman of the Saudi Esports Federation. Thank you to speakers Amr Al Shawan from Qiddiya | القدية Martin Johansson from the #Swedish Esports Federation and Elin Yoojung Moen from the #NorwegianEsportFederation. International Esports Federation Benjamin Ree Robert Steen Monika Thowsen Rebecca Riegels Holbye

🌍 Celebrating #WorldDiabetesDay with Innovation in Healthcare! 🌍 On this World Diabetes Day, we are proud to share our journey towards transforming healthcare with the next generation of wearable biosensors. The Norwegian Zimmer and Peacock Ltd, developed advanced biosensors that are changing the landscape for diabetes care and beyond. Together, let’s take a step towards a healthier world and support everyone on their journey to better health. 🌱 #WorldDiabetesDay #HealthcareInnovation #WearableTechnology #DiabetesAwareness #FutureOfHealthcare #Norway

Norwegian Ambassador Kjersti Tromsdal and the Deputy Head of Mission Monika Thowsen with Trade Adviser Heba Deeb had a productive meeting with Victoria Høie Stensø - CEO & Cofounder & 💡Kjetil Gustavson🚀 from GaidMe. It was inspiring to learn about their ongoing collaboration with MonshaatSA and their significant contributions to the #TomohProgram aimed at supporting SMEs. We were particularly impressed by the impactful the workshops delivered by GaidMe have on empowering entrepreneurs and fostering innovation within the #SME sector. #Entrepreneurship| Royal Norwegian Embassy in Riyadh| Innovation Norway| Anne Lorgen Riise

Ambassador Kjersti Tromsdal and Deputy Head of Mission Monika Thowsen enjoyed attending the official opening of the #IESF World Esports Championship 2024 in #Riyadh. Beforehand, they had an exciting meeting with the dedicated HRH Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan, chairman of the Saudi Esports Federation. His Royal Highness kindly shared of his thorough and valuable insight in the world of gaming and esports in #SaudiArabia. #esports #IESF #gaming Saudi Esports Federation NORGES ESPORTFORBUND Qiddiya | القدية Rebecca Riegels Holbye Elin Yoojung Moen

🎮🇳🇴It was a great pleasure visiting the #IESF World Esports Championships today in Riyadh, and cheering on our #Norwegian women’s team competing in CS2.🇳🇴🎮 Deputy Head of Mission Monika Thowsen and Trade Adviser Heba Deeb were kindly welcomed by Elin Yooung Moen, president of the #Norwegian Esports Federation, and Boban Totovski, General Secretary for the International Esports Federation. They told us about the growing industry of Esport, with skill, strategy and passion at the heart of it. Thank you for having us! #esports #IESF NORGES ESPORTFORBUND Saudi Esports Federation Kjersti Tromsdal Qiddiya | القدية Yasmine Sonallah Rebecca Riegels Holbye

Few days left for Saudi-Norway seminar, if interested in attending please register using this link: 🔗 🌐 https://lnkd.in/dQ7mKpgc

🇳🇴🌍 Norway at ADIPEC Exhibition and Conference: Exciting discussions, innovative technologies, and sustainable solutions – #Norway is proud to be at #ADIPEC, leading the way toward a greener, more resilient energy future. #ADIPEC2024 #GreenEnergy #Sustainability #Norway