http://www.al-norwige.org.sa/5855e796-7501-4518-8d4e-c7931e28c9dfhttp://www.al-norwige.org.sa/News_and_events/New-oil-app/In cooperation with the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (MPD), the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy (MPE) has developed “Oil Facts”, an application (app) about the Norwegian petroleum industry. The app provides key figures, maps, facts and news updates. It also features an analysis function and an energy calculator.Sat, 12 Jan 2013 09:23:41 GMTa4408980-0255-4fc4-bcaf-ac1f29aa811fhttp://www.al-norwige.org.sa/News_and_events/The-Munch-Anniversary-2013/In 2013 it is 150 years since the famous Norwegian artist Edvard Munch was born. The year will be dedicated to honouring the painter and his works, with a varied programme of events all over Norway as well as abroad. The Munch museum and the National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design have joined hands for this special occasion.Mon, 17 Dec 2012 09:27:51 GMT41bbf11c-ba11-4290-9e5b-bc945b816cechttp://norwayportal.mfa.no/MasterSite/Forslagsartikler/Nye-forslag/The-Nobel-Peace-Prize---EU-promotes-peace/Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg commented, “After the fall of the Berlin Wall, the EU continued to safeguard peace by enlarging the union to include the new democracies of Central and Eastern Europe. These are projects of historical significance that have helped to secure peace and stability in Europe.” Mon, 10 Dec 2012 10:44:11 GMT89eabe8d-700b-41f8-8a24-043e60a52a2fhttp://www.al-norwige.org.sa/News_and_events/Norway-supports-Palestinians-in-the-UN-/Norway will support the Palestinians’ bid to upgrade their status to become a non-member observer state when the matter is discussed in the UN General Assembly in New York on 29 November. “In my view, the Palestinians have put forward a constructive and balanced proposal. The proposal confirms their commitment to negotiations and a two-state solution as the only lasting political solution to the conflict,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide. Sat, 01 Dec 2012 07:01:11 GMT3a2f9f57-a903-449d-941d-af9bcacf6121http://www.al-norwige.org.sa/News_and_events/International-Summer-School/The International Summer School at the University of Oslo is now accepting applications for 2013. Application deadline for scholarship applicants is February 1, 2013. Sat, 24 Nov 2012 12:45:27 GMT624541ec-334d-4878-a046-d9dfc7ba114chttp://www.al-norwige.org.sa/News_and_events/Norgesskolen--7--26-juli-2013/Give your Children a Norwegian summer of fun and learning.Tue, 26 Feb 2013 06:57:56 GMT264f440e-fe53-4504-bf12-272a455b6951http://www.al-norwige.org.sa/News_and_events/The-Kingdom-of-Saudi-Arabias-embassy-in-Oslo-officially-opened/On Oct. 16th the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Oslo was officially opened in a ceremony where the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Dr. Nizar Bin Obaid Madani and the Norwegian Foreign Minister Mr. Espen Barth Eide participated. In addition, Ambassador Khalid Al-Nafisee was present, as well as The Norwegian Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Mr. Carl Wibye.Sun, 21 Oct 2012 10:25:07 GMTf193c75f-8a15-46d2-94b8-bb88441f4397http://www.al-norwige.org.sa/News_and_events/Nobel-Peace-Prize-2012/The Nobel Peace Prize 2012 has been awarded to the European Union (EU). The reason given by the Peace Prize Committee is that “The Union and its forerunners have for over six decades contributed to the advancement of peace and reconciliation, democracy and human rights in Europe”.Sun, 14 Oct 2012 12:24:50 GMT08f6ccd9-b398-402b-a419-8a9ae47aab37http://www.al-norwige.org.sa/News_and_events/Hadia-Tajik-first-Muslim-minister-in-Norway/On Friday 21st of September Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg made some changes to his government. Hadia Tajik became Minister of Culture and this is the first appointment of a Muslim Minister in Norway. At the age of 29 she is also the youngest Minister in history.Sat, 29 Sep 2012 10:59:05 GMT8c4987b6-ca65-4be7-b583-56a760900407http://www.al-norwige.org.sa/News_and_events/Important-information-for-Visa-applicants/From 2 October 2012, applicants for Visas have to show up in person at the Royal Norwegian Embassy since the Schengen countries have now made it mandatory to collect biometric data, i.e. fingerprints of all ten fingers and a photo, as part of the application process.  When the visa holder arrives at the external border, the border authorities have access to the VIS to verify his or her identity...Sat, 29 Sep 2012 13:28:38 GMT551af106-5670-4612-a5e6-47aade2bbdb5http://norwayportal.mfa.no/MasterSite/Forslagsartikler/Nye-forslag/Information-concerning-Norwegian-citizenship-for-persons-who-emigrated-between-1960-and-1975/Information from the Norwegian Directorate of Taxes concerning Norwegian citizenship for persons who emigrated between 1960 and 1975.Thu, 06 Sep 2012 16:32:41 GMTb66aba6d-747b-4154-937f-010e70e39238http://www.al-norwige.org.sa/News_and_events/Norwegian-architecture/Norwegian architects and architecture have received a lot of positive appraisals the last couple of years. The Norwegian government has also worked towards strengthening the architectural scene in Norway as well as improving the opportunities for Norwegian architects abroad. In a time where change and transformation of the society and its surroundings happen constantly, there is a need for more knowledge about how humans can use the nature in the best possible and sustainable way.Tue, 21 Aug 2012 13:56:37 GMTcdf6365c-d1f6-4170-9235-49db6ab5691ehttp://www.al-norwige.org.sa/News_and_events/Montreal-World-Film-Festival-2012/Four Norwegian films have been selected to participate in the Montreal World Film Festival 2012 held from August 23 to September 3, 2012. Every year films from over seventy five countries participate in the festival. This includes both well-known and first-time filmmakers. Cinema professionals and the general public alike can join the screenings.Mon, 13 Aug 2012 09:31:34 GMT7649f737-001f-4acb-a73a-17777252fedahttp://www.al-norwige.org.sa/News_and_events/Kon-Tiki-to-Toronto/The Norwegian film Kon-Tiki has been selected to take part in the 37th Toronto International Film Festival 2012 and will be screened in the «Special Presentation» section. This section includes high – profile premieres and the world’s leading filmmakers with a broad audience interest. The films 90 Minutes and Thale have also been selected to participate in the Festival. Wed, 08 Aug 2012 11:34:00 GMT41170605-43c0-453d-9bb9-89f530abb8f3http://www.al-norwige.org.sa/News_and_events/National-commemoration-22-July/Sunday the 22nd of July was the one year anniversary of the attacks in Oslo and Utøya where 77 people lost their lives. All over the country ceremonies were held to commemorate the victims of these atrocities. Mon, 23 Jul 2012 09:40:39 GMT3a417ae8-a1de-4594-86ca-d757dc27f7e7http://www.al-norwige.org.sa/News_and_events/SIFiT---The-International-Student-Festival-in-Trondheim-Norway-2013/ISFiT is the worlds largest student festival with a thematic focus. The festival theme for ISFiT 2013 is trade.Sat, 02 Jun 2012 13:04:59 GMTaa1c44e1-2b3a-4ea6-856b-6b751512c74chttp://www.al-norwige.org.sa/News_and_events/Business-creates-development/What Norwegian authorities are doing to promote private investment in developing countries.Sat, 02 Jun 2012 11:37:40 GMT33f62dc6-bd7c-4165-ad21-24126ad94c9fhttp://www.al-norwige.org.sa/News_and_events/The-1/The iconic art work The Scream by Norwegian painter Edvard Munch was sold in New York for USD 120m, becoming the most expensive artwork sold at an auction.Tue, 17 Jul 2012 12:57:59 GMT4e1f8ef8-93c1-4fc4-882c-9bd64717ee52http://www.al-norwige.org.sa/News_and_events/Art-Exhibition-Ms-Britt-Boutros-Ghali/A four day art exhibition opened at the Norwegian residence on Sunday 29th of April.Mon, 07 May 2012 12:52:21 GMT6ac1c4f5-a4ab-4e9a-bba7-25bcc8c5698bhttp://www.al-norwige.org.sa/News_and_events/Norway-Cup-2012-/Norway Cup 2012 will be held from July 29th to August 4thSun, 11 Dec 2011 10:28:15 GMT