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Tuesday, December 31, 2002

Patton Boggs FARA Listing

Saudi Arabia engaged the lobbying firm of Patton Boggs, headed by Thomas Boggs (brother of Cokie Roberts of ABC News and National Public Radio), as registered foreign agents in the wake of the public relations disaster when knowledge of the identities of hijackers became known.

SAUDI ARABIA






Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld, L.L.P., #3492

Dutton & Dutton, P.C., #2591

Gallagher Group, L.L.C., #5467

Hill & Knowlton, Inc., #3301

Loeffler, Jonas & Tuggey, LLP, #5432

Patton Boggs, L.L.P., #2165

Qorvis Communications, LLC, #5483

Sandler-Innocenzi, Inc., #5511

Saudi Petroleum International, Inc., #5321

Saudi Refining, Inc., #4184

Scott, Thomas J., #5509






Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld, L.L.P., #3492



    1333 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W.

    Suite 400

    Washington, DC 20036



    Kingdom of Saudi Arabia


    Activities: None Reported



    Finances: None Reported





Dutton & Dutton, P.C., #2591



    5017 Tilden Street, N.W.

    Washington, DC 20016



    Embassy of Saudi Arabia


    The registrant monitored the executive branch, members of Congress, and the public concerning petroleum developments, the peace process, and U.S. political activities of concern to Saudia Arabia and the Middle East, especially those concerning events ensuing from the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack. The registrant also responded to occasional media inquiries regarding Saudi Arabia.



    $250,000.00 for the six month period ending December 12,2002





Gallagher Group, L.L.C., #5467



    1800 North Kent Street

    Suite 907

    Arlington, VA 22209



    Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia - (through Qorvis Communications, LLC)


    The registrant scheduled meetings and accompanied representatives of the foreign principal to meetings with members of Congress and congressional staffers to discuss U.S.-Saudi bilateral relations and U.S.-Saudi cooperation in the war on terrorism. Other topics discussed were oil and energy issues, economic development, government reform, education, role of women, human rights, the Saudi peace initiative, Saudi charities and a meeting between the President of the United States and the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia.



    $30,000.00 for the six month period ending July 31,2002





Hill & Knowlton, Inc., #3301



    600 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W.

    Suite 601

    Washington, DC 20037



    SABIC Core Communications


    The registrant provided corporate communications counseling and media support.



    Finances: None Reported





Hill & Knowlton, Inc., #3301



    600 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W.

    Suite 601

    Washington, DC 20037



    Saudi Aramco


    The registrant provided advice and assistance regarding communications strategy including preparation of a communications plan.



    Finances: None Reported





Loeffler, Jonas & Tuggey, LLP, #5432



    755 East Mulberry

    Suite 200

    San Antonio, TX 78212



    Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia


    Registrant agreed to assist the foreign principal in its relationship with the U.S. Congress and Administration relating to trade issues.



    Finances: None Reported





Patton Boggs, L.L.P., #2165



    2550 M Street, N.W.

    Washington, DC 20037-1350



    Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia


    The registrant scheduled meetings with members of Congress and congressional staffers, accompanied the representatives of the foreign principal to these meetings and provided advice regarding content of congressional communications. The registrant also advised the foreign principal on the status of legislation and legislative inquiries of interest to the Royal Kingdom, strategies for dealing with Congress and U.S. Government officials, and strategies for improving the U.S.-Saudi bilateral relationship.



    $288,000.00 for the six month period ending December 31,2002





Qorvis Communications, LLC, #5483



    8484 Westpark Drive

    Suite 800

    McLean, VA 22102



    Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia


    The registrant disseminated informational materials to promote public awareness of the foreign principal's commitment in the war against terrorism and to peace in the Middle East. The registrant also contacted the media, congressional staffers, and Administration officials to discuss Middle East issues and child abduction as well as communications strategy for the Crown Prince's visit with President Bush.



    $14,687,782.00 for the six month period ending September 30,2002





Sandler-Innocenzi, Inc., #5511



    705 Prince Street

    Alexandria, VA 22314



    Embassy of Saudi Arabia


    The registrant analyzes radio, television, magazine and newspaper data and availabilities, and makes recommendations on which media time and ads to purchase.



    $4,730,122.60 received, through Qorvis Communications, prior to registration on July 24, 2002





Saudi Petroleum International, Inc., #5321



    527 Madison Avenue

    New York, NY 10022



    Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia


    Activities: None Reported



    Finances: None Reported





Saudi Petroleum International, Inc., #5321



    527 Madison Avenue

    New York, NY 10022



    Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco)


    Activities: None Reported



    Finances: None Reported





Saudi Refining, Inc., #4184



    9009 West Loop, South

    Suite 10158

    Houston, TX 77096



    Government of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia


    Activities: None Reported



    Finances: None Reported





Saudi Refining, Inc., #4184



    9009 West Loop, South

    Suite 10158

    Houston, TX 77096



    Saudi Arabian Oil Company


    Activities: None Reported



    Finances: None Reported





Scott, Thomas J., #5509



    Vela International Marine Limited

    Tower Building Room T-1031

    Dhahran, SA 31311



    Vela International Marine Limited


    The registrant agreed to attend meetings to discuss securing support for the approval by the Coast Guard of certain matters regarding salvage and marine firefighting requirements, vessel response plans and vessel operations.



    Registrant received his normal salary as an employee on loan to Vela International Marine Limited