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Change of His Majesty바카라 사이트™s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Stephen Hitchen
Mr Stephen Hitchen has been appointed His Majesty바카라 사이트™s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Mr Stephen Hitchen has been appointed His Majesty바카라 사이트™s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in succession to Mr Neil Crompton. Mr Hitchen will take up his appointment during August 2025.
Curriculum vitae
Full name: Stephen Charles Hitchen
| Year | Role |
|---|---|
| 2023 to 2025 | Baghdad, His Majesty바카라 사이트™s Ambassador |
| 2019 to 2023 | FCO, Director, Counter Terrorism Department |
| 2016 to 2019 | FCO, Director, Middle East and North Africa (National Security) |
| 2013 to 2016 | Amman, Counsellor Regional Affairs |
| 2012 to 2013 | FCO, Head of Middle East Reporting, Middle East and North Africa Directorate |
| 2009 to 2012 | FCO, Head of Iran Political Team, Middle East and North Africa Directorate |
| 2006 to 2009 | Kuwait, Head of Regional Affairs |
| 2004 to 2006 | Cairo, First Secretary, Political |
| 2004 | Joined FCO |
| 1996 to 2004 | Ministry of Defence, including 18 months full time Arabic Language Training |
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Published 10 April 2025