Saudi Arabia Appoints Wafa Al-Marzouqi as New Consul General in Houston, USA
Move seen as key step to strengthen Saudi diplomatic presence and citizen services in the United States
RIYADH/HOUSTON: Saudi Arabia has appointed Wafa Al-Marzouqi as the new Consul General of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Houston, Texas, USA.
The appointment is being described as a significant step by Riyadh to make its diplomatic representation in the United States more effective and responsive.
As head of the Saudi Consulate in Houston, Al-Marzouqi will oversee the provision of consular services to Saudi citizens in the region. Her mandate also includes promoting diplomatic, economic, and people-to-people ties between Saudi Arabia and the United States.
Houston hosts one of the largest Saudi student and professional communities in the US, making the consulate a critical hub for citizen services, commercial engagement, and cultural exchange.
The appointment reflects the Kingdom’s ongoing efforts to enhance its foreign service capabilities and deepen bilateral relations with key global partners.
Source: DailyToday, August 17, 2026
Saudi Arabia names Wafa Al-Marzouqi as new Consul General in Houston, USA. Role to boost citizen services, diplomatic and economic ties. Key diplomatic move by KSA.
