THE BAHAMAS WELCOMES AMBASSADOR-DESIGNATE OF THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA

Nassau, The Bahamas. 15th May 2025 – Yesterday, His Excellency Dr. Waleed bin Abdulrahman Alhamoudi, Ambassador-Designate of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to The Bahamas, presented his copie d’usage at the Foreign Ministry and credentials to Her Excellency the Hon. Cynthia A. Pratt, Governor General of The Bahamas.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, represented by Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Hon. Glenys Hanna-Martin, Director-General Ambassador Jerusa Ali and other senior Ministry officials, received the Ambassador-Designate and his delegation during a courtesy call. Both delegations discussed opportunities for the exchange of expertise in education and the tourism sector, and enhancing political cooperation on regional issues.

(L-R) Ambassador Alhamoudi and Director General Ali exchanging a gift during the Ambassador’s Courtesy call.

Saudi Arabia and The Bahamas have enjoyed diplomatic relations since 23rd November 2022. Dr. Alhamoudi’s appointment as Ambassador further solidifies the growing partnership between the two nations in areas of mutual interest, particularly tourism, education, healthcare, capacity building in emerging digital technologies and artificial intelligence.

Notably, both countries have recently updated their visa policies, with The Bahamas allowing Saudi nationals with visas issued by Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States or a Schengen Member state, to enter the country visa-exempt for a maximum of 90 days. While Bahamian nationals are eligible for e-visas to travel to Saudi Arabia. With this new development, The Bahamas aims to promote increased travel between the nationals of each state and further encourage cultural exchanges.

During his visit, Dr. Alhamoudi will also meet with the Honourable Prime Minister Philip Davis KC MP and other Cabinet Ministers. The Government of The Bahamas welcomes H.E. Dr. Waleed bin Abdulrahman Alhamoudi as the new Ambassador and views his appointment as a significant step in strengthening bilateral relations with Saudi Arabia, anticipating continued collaboration in areas of mutual interest.
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