| 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
- Saudi IT minister meets Nvidia CEO to explore AI partnership
on October 17, 2025Saudi Gazette reportWASHINGTON — Minister of Communications and Information Technology Eng. Abdullah Alswaha met with Nvidia Chief Executive Jensen Huang in the United States on Thursday. They discussed
- Media minister receives People’s Daily president as Chinese newspaper opens regional office in Riyadh
on October 17, 2025Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Minister of Media Salman Al-Dossary received President of the Chinese People’s Daily Press Yu Shaoliang and his accompanying delegation on Thursday, marking the inauguration
- Joy Forum 2025 opens in Riyadh with SR4 billion agreements and major global entertainment partnerships
on October 17, 2025Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Joy Forum 2025, one of the world’s largest entertainment industry gatherings, kicked off Thursday at Boulevard City in Riyadh.The two-day event was inaugurated in the
- Saudi FM discusses regional de-escalation with Pakistani counterpart in phone call
on October 16, 2025Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan held a phone call with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan Ishaq Dar on Thursday.During
- Public Prosecution: Defaming others via technology is a cybercrime
on October 16, 2025Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi Public Prosecution emphasized that defaming or harming others via technology is a cybercrime that warrants accountability. It threatened to impose the statutory
- Absher carries out over 39 million e-transactions in September
on October 16, 2025Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Ministry of Interior's electronic platform Absher carried out 39,639,525 electronic transactions for beneficiaries through Absher Individuals and Absher Businesses
- Comedy in Riyadh is a sign of progress | Letter
by Guardian Staff on October 16, 2025Omid Djalili responds to criticism of his decision to perform at a comedy festival in Saudi ArabiaWhat the critics of the Riyadh comedy festival may have missed (Letters, 13 October) is the fact that performing comedy or any live event in Saudi Arabia was illegal until recently. Performers and organisers would run the very real risk of imprisonment by the […]
- Ministry of Commerce will oversee sales outlets and trade in precious metals and gemstones
on October 16, 2025Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Ministry of Commerce and Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources announced the implementation of the Cabinet decision with regard to approving amendments to several
- REGA initiates legal action against violators of real estate regulations
on October 16, 2025Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Real Estate General Authority (REGA) has initiated legal action against a number of landlords for violating real estate regulations in Riyadh.This was after detecting
- Total number of train passengers soars 41% crossing 42 million in 2024
on October 16, 2025Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — There has been 40.9 percent increase in the number of train passengers reaching approximately 42.7 million during the year 2024 compared to 2023, according to the General
- Maximum fine of SR25,000 for unlicensed subdivision of buildings
on October 16, 2025Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Fines ranging between SR5000 and SR25,000 will be slapped on landlords for subdividing a building into units in violation of the building permit. The violators are obligated
- Commerce Ministry recalls 1,316 Suzuki motorcycles over defective brake
on October 16, 2025Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Ministry of Commerce has announced the recall of 1,316 Suzuki GSX250 and GSX250F motorcycles, model years 2022–2025, due to a defect in the rear brake system that may
- Health ministry says Statin drugs safe; warns against misinformation
on October 16, 2025Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Ministry of Health stated that cholesterol-lowering drugs, including Statin, are approved both internationally and locally by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA).
- Alfadley: Saudi Arabia is in forefront of initiatives to resolve global water crisis
on October 15, 2025Saudi Gazette reportROME — Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Abdulrahman Alfadley affirmed that Saudi Arabia is moving ahead with major global initiatives, particularly the Global Water
- Al-Jadaan highlights progress in Saudi Vision implementation at U.S. Chamber of Commerce Roundtable Meeting
on October 15, 2025Saudi Gazette reportWASHINGTON — Saudi Minister of Finance Mohammed Al-Jadaan attended the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Roundtable Meeting on Wednesday, held on the sidelines of the World Bank Group (WBG)
- Prince Khaled Al-Faisal: King Salman Gate project’s launch reflects Saudi leadership’s keenness on Makkah’s development
on October 15, 2025Saudi Gazette reportMAKKAH — Advisor to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and Emir of Makkah Region Prince Khaled Al-Faisal affirmed that the announcement by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed
- Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman: Energy will remain politicized
on October 15, 2025Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Minister of Energy Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz emphasized that energy was and will continue to be politicized in one way or another as a tool to help some people prosper
- Saudi annual inflation rate slightly falls to 2.2% in September
on October 15, 2025Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s annual inflation rate reached 2.2 percent in September 2025, compared to September 2024 when it stood at 1.7 percent, and this rise was driven by increases
- Saudi receptionist is mandatory at all tourism hospitality facilities
on October 15, 2025Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb has approved new policies and regulations for registering workers and localizing activities in licensed tourism facilities across Saudi
- Al-Hogail to embark on Asian tour Thursday to boost partnerships in real estate, smart cities
on October 15, 2025Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Minister of Municipalities and Housing Majed Al-Hogail is set to begin an Asian tour on Thursday to China and South Korea, aimed at boosting international partnerships in
