Maldives Open Consulate Office in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has established a Maldivian Consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

The president’s decision was made under powers vested in him under Article 116(a) of the Constitution of Maldives, authorising him to designate jurisdiction of the Consulate Office under the Maldives Embassy in Saudi Arabia being run under Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Maldives. The Consulate Office established in Jeddah will provide support and assistance to Maldivian Hajj and Umrah pilgrims, students, families and Maldivians visiting Saudi Arabia.

Establishment of consular services in Jeddah was announced by President Solih in his Presidential Address delivered at the opening of the Parliament of Maldives for the year 2019.