| 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
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on December 16, 2025Saudi Gazette report ALULA — New archaeological discoveries at Dadan in AlUla have shed fresh light on a long-missing chapter of northwest Arabia’s history, revealing evidence of continuous settlement
- Saudi defense minister meets senior US adviser on regional developments
on December 15, 2025Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met in Riyadh with Massad Boulos, the senior adviser to the U.S. president for Arab and African affairs.
- Riyadh, Eastern Province schools switch to remote learning on Tuesday amid weather warnings
on December 15, 2025Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Education authorities in Riyadh and the Eastern Province have decided to shift to remote learning on Tuesday, converting in-person classes to online instruction via the
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on December 15, 2025Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi General Entertainment Authority (GEA) Chairman and Advisor Turki Al-Sheikh said Riyadh Season 2025 has attracted more than 8 million visitors since its launch in October,
- Riyadh becomes first Mideast city to receive Global Active City certification
on December 15, 2025Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) announced that the capital has been awarded the Global Active City (GAC) certification, becoming the first city in the Middle
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on December 15, 2025Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman have sent cables to King of Morocco Mohammed VI, expressing their condolences
- Escalating fines for landlords for committing violations
on December 15, 2025Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — A schedule of the Labor Law, classifying violations of regulations governing the landlord-tenant relationship, stipulates escalating fines for landlords who violate the regulations.Among
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- Absher carries out over 38 million electronic transactions in November
on December 15, 2025Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Ministry of Interior’s electronic platform "Absher" has carried out a total of 38,315,884 electronic transactions for beneficiaries through Absher Individuals and Absher
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on December 15, 2025Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) reached a historic milestone in 2025 after handling 50 million passengers, the highest annual passenger volume ever recorded
- Al-Khorayef: "Made in Saudi Arabia" products reach 180 countries
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- Saudi inflation rate remains stable at 1.9% in November
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- SFD backs Mauritania water, power projects with $160m in development loans
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- Sakan begins allotting housing units to beneficiaries
on December 14, 2025Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Developmental Housing Foundation (Sakan) announced the commencement of the first phase of allotting housing units to beneficiaries in various regions of the Kingdom.
- Saudi Arabia slams attack on UN facility in Sudan
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- Riyadh schools suspend in-person classes Monday due to weather alert
on December 14, 2025Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Education authorities have announced the suspension of in-person classes in Riyadh on Monday. All schools will shift to remote learning as a precautionary measure due to
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on December 14, 2025Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) spokesman Hussein Al-Qahtani said the Kingdom’s first cold wave is expected to affect several regions by the end of this week.
- Crown Prince receives Chinese foreign minister in Riyadh
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