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Mark Donovan

@ausambksa

Australian Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman & Yemen. Tweets by the Ambassador are signed MD. For consular assistance 📞+966112500990/993

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Ministry of Hajj and Umrah (@mohu_en) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Obtaining your Hajj permit is an important step in maintaining organization and safety for all pilgrims. #Ease_And_Tranquility #No_Hajj_Without_Permit

Obtaining your Hajj permit is an important step in maintaining organization and safety for all pilgrims.

#Ease_And_Tranquility
#No_Hajj_Without_Permit
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Reconciliation is an ongoing journey in Australia. This National Reconciliation Week, we reflect on the importance of strengthening relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. The theme for this year calls on all Australians to step forward together. #NRW2025

Reconciliation is an ongoing journey in Australia. This National Reconciliation Week, we reflect on the importance of strengthening relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. The theme for this year calls on all Australians to step forward together. #NRW2025
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Thank you to the NIHR - Bahrain for a very welcome and informative discussion. Our conversations over the last four years have been valuable; we have discussed important topics that matter to all of us. MD🇦🇺🇧🇭

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In our arid outback, Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre (a 9,500km2 endorheic salt lake) fills with floodwater from inland rivers only a few times each century. It’s happening now. We’ll bring you pics as remarkable desert life awakens, feeding migratory birds from thousands of kms away. MD🇦🇺

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As floodwaters make their way down Copper Creek & the Diamentina & Georgina rivers, spanning over 1 million kms2, Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre fills. Pelicans arrive, feeding on brine shrimp that hatch from eggs buried in salt pans, sometimes decades ago. MD🇦🇺 📷news.com.au

As floodwaters make their way down Copper Creek & the Diamentina & Georgina rivers, spanning over 1 million kms2, Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre fills. Pelicans arrive, feeding on brine shrimp that hatch from eggs buried in salt pans, sometimes decades ago. MD🇦🇺
📷news.com.au
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Looking back with gratitude for the hospitality, partnership, and friendship over the past 4 years. Having first visited Bahrain at age 6, it’s been a proud honour to serve as Ambassador. Thank you, #Bahrain 🇦🇺🇧🇭

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We face a complex international environment in which threats are dynamic & constantly evolving. It has been valuable during my 4 years in Riyadh to meet regularly with اعتدال | ETIDAL Secretary-General Dr Mansour Al-Shammari about the Global Centre for Combating Extremism’s work. MD🇦🇺🇸🇦

Ministry of Hajj and Umrah (@mohu_en) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Preparing well for Hajj includes staying hydrated and wearing sun protection—both essential in minimizing fatigue and preventing heat-related illness. #Ease_and_Tranquility

Preparing well for Hajj includes staying hydrated and wearing sun protection—both essential in minimizing fatigue and preventing heat-related illness.

#Ease_and_Tranquility
Ministry of Hajj and Umrah (@mohu_en) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Dear Guest of Allah, Protecting yourself from the sun is vital for your well-being during Hajj. Use sun protection to prevent heat exhaustion and stay healthy throughout the rituals. #Ease_And_Tranquility

Dear Guest of Allah,

Protecting yourself from the sun is vital for your well-being during Hajj. Use sun protection to prevent heat exhaustion and stay healthy throughout the rituals.

#Ease_And_Tranquility
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Congratulations to our Bahraini friends وزارة الخارجية 🇧🇭 for your successful election to the UNSC for 2026-2027. We look forward to continued collaboration in New York. MD🇦🇺🇧🇭

Ministry of Hajj and Umrah (@mohu_en) 's Twitter Profile Photo

To protect yourself from heat stress and sunstroke, please follow health protocols, check weather updates, and use designated transportation. #Ease_and_Tranquility

To protect yourself from heat stress and sunstroke, please follow health protocols, check weather updates, and use designated transportation.

#Ease_and_Tranquility
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Eid Al-Adha Mubarak from the Embassy of Australia in Riyadh to all Muslims across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Yemen and all around the world 🇦🇺🇸🇦 🇧🇭 🇴🇲 🇾🇪

Ambassador James Larsen 🇦🇺🇺🇳 (@australiaun) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Australia welcomes the United Nations Security Council statement calling for the release of detained UN, national and international CSO and diplomatic staff. The Houthis’ actions pose a threat to humanitarian workers. Humanitarians should never be targeted.

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Great atmosphere here in Jeddah as the Subway Socceroos take on the Saudi National Team. Looking forward to a great game. And thanks, as ever, to our hosts for their warm hospitality. Go Subway Socceroos MD🇦🇺🇸🇦

Smartraveller (@smartraveller) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The regional security situation in the Middle East could continue to deteriorate and without notice. Demonstrations & protest activity may occur and there may increased risks to Israeli interest in the region. Be alert to personal safety risks including risks of terrorism. (1/2)

The regional security situation in the Middle East could continue to deteriorate and without notice. Demonstrations & protest activity may occur and there may increased risks to Israeli interest in the region. Be alert to personal safety risks including risks of terrorism. (1/2)
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The US has conducted strikes on Iranian nuclear sites at Fordow, Natanz and Esfahan. There is a risk of reprisal attacks and further escalation across the region. See our general advice on protecting your safety during an armed conflict smartraveller.gov.au/armed-conflict (1/2)

The US has conducted strikes on Iranian nuclear sites at Fordow, Natanz and Esfahan.
There is a risk of reprisal attacks and further escalation across the region.
See our general advice on protecting your safety during an armed conflict smartraveller.gov.au/armed-conflict (1/2)
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The Middle East security situation is unpredictable & could deteriorate with little warning. Reprisal attacks & escalation are a risk. Australians in Bahrain should closely monitor & follow local authorities’ guidance. Subscribe for Smartraveller alerts Smartraveller.gov.au

Ministry of Interior (@moi_bahrain) 's Twitter Profile Photo

In light of recent developments in the regional security situation, we urge citizens and residents to use main roads only when necessary, to maintain public safety and to allow the relevant authorities to use the roads efficiently.