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
- Al Hilal signs young Brazilian talent Kaio César from Vitória Guimarãeson January 21, 2025
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Al Hilal has announced the signing of 20-year-old Brazilian winger Kaio César from Portuguese club Vitória Guimarães.The deal fills the club's remaining slot for foreign-born
- Saudi Arabia introduces national policy to eliminate forced laboron January 21, 2025
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia has unveiled a National Policy for the Elimination of Forced Labor, reinforcing its commitment to creating a safe and fair working environment for all.This landmark
- Saudi foreign minister expresses cautious optimism about Syria
on January 21, 2025
Saudi Gazette report DAVOS — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said on Tuesday that he has "cautious optimism" about Syria. “There is a great opportunity for Syria to move in
- Commerce ministry carries out 950,000 inspection tours aimed to protect consumers in 2024on January 21, 2025
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Ministry of Commerce has carried out over 950,000 inspection tours across all regions of the Kingdom to enhance compliance and protect consumers during the year 2024.The
- Agreement reached to establish Saudi-Palestinian Business Councilon January 21, 2025
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia and Palestine agreed to establish the first Saudi-Palestinian Business Council aimed at increasing the volume of trade and investment exchanges between the
- Saudi Arabia congratulates Trump; lauds distinguished relations with USon January 21, 2025
Saudi Gazette report ALULA — The Saudi Council of Ministers extended congratulations to Donald Trump on his inauguration as US President. The Cabinet session, chaired by Crown Prince and Prime Minister
- 84 influenza patients in intensive care units across Saudi Arabiaon January 21, 2025
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Ministry of Health said that there has been a 70 percent reduction in cumulative deaths caused by seasonal influenza compared to the same period last year. The ministry
- Commercial registrations in arts and entertainment sector grow 20% in 2024on January 21, 2025
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Ministry of Commerce has revealed that commercial registrations in the arts and entertainment sector recorded a growth of 20 percent during the year 2024 compared to
- Saudi FM meets Libyan PM in Davoson January 21, 2025
Saudi Gazette report DAVOS — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with Prime Minister of the Libyan National Unity Government Abdel Hamid Dabaiba in Davos, Switzerland on Tuesday.
- Saudi Arabia is keen on continue working with USon January 21, 2025
Saudi Gazette report WASHINGTON — Saudi Arabia's Ambassador to the United States Princess Reema bint Bandar said that the Saudi government looks forward to continuing cooperation with the United
- Saudi Arabia takes part in Ministerial Meeting in New York in support of Yemeni governmenton January 21, 2025
Saudi Gazette report NEW YORK — The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) participated in the international ministerial meeting to support the Yemeni government, held here in
- Saudi Minister of Economy and Planning meets with Schneider Electric chairman in Davoson January 21, 2025
Saudi Gazette reportDAVOS — Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal Al-Ibrahim met with the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Schneider Electric, Jean-Pascal Tricoire, on the sidelines of the annual
- Saudi Aramco chief expects oil demand to rise by 1.3 million bpd this yearon January 21, 2025
Saudi Gazette reportDAVOS —Saudi Aramco CEO Amin Nasser said on Tuesday that he believed the oil market was in good shape and expected the demand to increase by 1.3 million barrels per day in 2025.He
- Princess Hessa bint Salman attends launch of fashion design exhibition in Riyadhon January 21, 2025
Okaz/Saudi GazetteRIYADH — In the presence of Princess Hessa bint Salman, the capital city of Riyadh witnessed the launch of the first fashion design gallery, being organized in collaboration between
- Al-Khateeb: WEF provides Saudi Arabia an opportunity to amplify its achievements through global collaborationon January 20, 2025
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb affirmed that Saudi Arabia's participation in the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2025 in Davos, Switzerland, underscores
- Over 8.5 million e-transactions carry out via Absher in December
on January 20, 2025
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Ministry of Interior's electronic platform Absher carried out more than 8,521,000 electronic transactions for citizens, expatriates and visitors during the last
- HR Ministry expands ‘Professional Verification’ service for workers from 160 countrieson January 20, 2025
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has successfully completed the final phase of its 'Professional Verification' service, expanding it to 160
- Violations of foreign trucks surge 203% to over 26,000 in 2024on January 20, 2025
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Violations of foreign trucks in Saudi Arabia surged 203 percent to more than 26,000 during the year 2024 compared to 8,569 violations in 2023, according to the Ministry
- Saudi labor courts issued 130,000 rulings last year, up 21% from 2023on January 20, 2025
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Ministry of Justice said that labor courts across Saudi Arabia pronounced more than 130,000 judgments during the year 2024, and this figure records an increase of 21
- Interior ministry introduces drone to enhance road securityon January 20, 2025
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Ministry of Interior, represented by the Road Security Sector, announced the introduction of an advanced drone within its security system, capable of flying at an altitude