Area Total | 2,149,690 sq km |
Climate | harsh, dry desert with great temperature extremes |
Natural Resources | petroleum, natural gas, iron ore, gold, copper |
Imports | China 15.4%, US 13.6%, UAE 6.5%, Germany 5.8%, Japan 4.1%, India 4.1%, South Korea 4% (2017) – machinery and equipment, foodstuffs, chemicals, motor vehicles, textiles |
Government | absolute monarchy |
Capital | Riyadh |
Population | 33,091,113 (July 2018 est.) |
Ethnicity | Arab 90%, Afro-Asian 10% |
Language | Arabic (official) |
Exports | Japan 12.2%, China 11.7%, South Korea 9%, India 8.9%, US 8.3%, UAE 6.7%, Singapore 4.2% (2017) – Exports – commodities field listing petroleum and petroleum products 90% (2012 est.) |
News about Saudi Arabia
- BIE carries out first visit ahead of Expo 2030 Riyadhon May 4, 2024
RIYADH — The Secretary General of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) Dimitri Kerkentzis arrived here and focused on reviewing the exhibition and coordinating the preparation of the registration
- Saudi foreign minister reaffirms support for Palestine, calls for reforming OICon May 4, 2024
Saudi Gazette reportBANJUL, Gambia — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal Bin Farhan reaffirmed Saudi Arabia's call for restructuring, developing, and reforming the Organization of Islamic Cooperation
- Saudi Arabia among top 20 global car marketson May 4, 2024
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi car market has solidified its position as a leading automotive market, making it one of the top 20 car markets globally.The market represents more than half of
- Defense minister launches King Faisal Air Academy's new facilities, attends graduation ceremonyon May 4, 2024
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Under the patronage of Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Salman, Minister of Defense Prince Khalid Bin Salman inaugurated the new facilities of King Faisal Air
- Largest international conference for religious leaders in Asia to be hosted in Kuala Lumpuron May 4, 2024
Saudi Gazette reportKUALA LUMPUR — The Malaysian Prime Minister’s Office, in partnership with the Muslim World League (MWL), is set to host the largest international conference for religious leaders
- Vegetation cover in Saudi nature reserve increases to 8.5%on May 4, 2024
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Imam Turki Bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve Development Authority has reported a significant increase in vegetation cover within the reserve, which has reached 8.5%
- Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan discuss energy joint cooperation and climate actionon May 4, 2024
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia and Azerbaijan have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their bilateral relationship, particularly in the energy sector, while working toward a sustainable
- Health Ministry reports no new cases in food poisoning incident, one death confirmedon May 4, 2024
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Ministry of Health announced on Saturday that no new cases of food poisoning have been reported in the past five days following the recent incident.The Ministry noted
- Prince Badr Bin Abdulmohsin, icon of Saudi poetry, dies at 75on May 4, 2024
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Prince Badr Bin Abdulmohsin, the renowned Saudi Arabian poet, passed away on Saturday at the age of 75.His death was mourned by officials and celebrities across Saudi Arabia
- Boxing has a drug problem. Turki Alalshikh can make fixing it his legacy | Thomas Hauserby Thomas Hauser on May 4, 2024
There are two main stumbling blocks to ridding boxing of PEDs: motivation and cost. Saudi Arabian power broker Turki Alalshikh is uniquely situated to surmount these obstaclesIt’s a matter of record that I’ve expressed misgivings about the migration of major boxing matches to Saudi Arabia. But I recognize that the Kingdom will be a dominant force in […]
- Ministry of Tourism launches initiatives to enable investment in hospitality sectoron May 3, 2024
RIYADH — The Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with Ministry of Investment launched the Hospitality Sector Investment Initiative, which comes within the Tourism Investment Program, under the slogan
- Royal order strips officials convicted of corruption or treason of 'His Excellency' titleon May 3, 2024
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has issued a royal order stating that the title "His Excellency" will no longer be granted to any senior officials
- Saudi internet usage hits 99% in 2023on May 3, 2024
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia recorded a significant increase in internet usage in 2023, with a penetration rate reaching 99%, demonstrating near-universal access among its population.According
- Public Security enforces entry permits for Makkah ahead of Hajjon May 3, 2024
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — The General Directorate of Public Security has announced the implementation of regulations for Hajj, requiring residents who wish to enter Makkah to obtain a permit from
- Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan strengthen energy ties with new roadmapon May 3, 2024
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Prince Abdulaziz Bin Salman, Minister of Energy of Saudi Arabia, met with his Uzbek counterpart, Jurabek Mirzamahmudov, to bolster the energy partnership between the two
- 'Shield of Prevention 4': Saudi-US joint military exercise raises WMD readinesson May 3, 2024
Saudi Gazette reportDHAHRAN — The Saudi Eastern Command in Dhahran has conducted the "Shield of Prevention 4," a joint military exercise involving the Saudi Armed Forces and the US Central
- Saudi Arabia initiates anti-dumping probe into steel imports from China and Taiwanon May 3, 2024
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi General Authority of Foreign Trade (GAFT) has commenced an anti-dumping investigation concerning the imports of longitudinally welded circular cross-section pipes
- Saudi minister concludes Beijing visit, strengthening ties in real estate developmenton May 3, 2024
Saudi Gazette reportBEIJING — Saudi Minister of Municipal, Rural Affairs, and Housing Majed Al-Hogail recently concluded an impactful visit to Beijing, where he met with significant stakeholders in China's
- Saudi minister stresses commitment to Islamic unity at OIC preparatory meetingon May 3, 2024
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia, Eng. Waleed El-Khereiji, represented the Kingdom at the Foreign Ministers' preparatory meeting ahead of the 15th Session
- SR17 million fines slapped on 13 persons convicted of violating Capital Market Lawon May 2, 2024
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Saudi Capital Market Authority (CMA) slapped fines amounting to SR17 million on 13 persons who are convicted of violating provisions of the Capital Market Law. The convicts