| 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
- Delivery boys and food tracking come under updated Table of Food Law Violations
on August 30, 2025Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, in cooperation with the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), has launched an updated Table of Food Law Violations with the aim
- 3 drug traffickers arrested in Madinah raid
on August 30, 2025Saudi Gazette report MADINAH — The General Directorate of Narcotics Control has successfully conducted a security raid in Madinah, resulting in the arrest of a Saudi citizen and two Pakistani residents
- Over 52 million visit the Two Holy Mosques in Safar 1447
on August 30, 2025Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque announced Saturday that the total number of worshippers and visitors to
- 1,371 contraband seizures recorded at Saudi Customs ports in a week
on August 30, 2025Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority (ZATCA) officials at the land, sea, and air customs ports across Saudi Arabia have seized 1,371 items of contraband during a week.
- Saudi Arabia deports 11,279 illegal residents in a week
on August 30, 2025Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — A total of 20,319 illegal residents were arrested in Saudi Arabia during the last week. The arrests were made in the joint inspections, carried out by the security forces
- UNESCO, RCU to launch first training program on intercultural dialogue in September
on August 30, 2025Saudi Gazette report ALULA — The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) announced plans to launch its first training program focusing on intercultural dialogue. The
- “In a New Light”: Saudi Ministry of Culture to present photography exhibition in Venice
on August 29, 2025Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi Ministry of Culture inaugurated an exhibition in Venice on Thursday as part of “The Saudi Ministry of Culture in Abbazia,” a cultural program hosted at the
- Saudi Arabia, South Korea sign executive program to advance cooperation on intangible cultural heritage
on August 29, 2025Saudi Gazette report SEOUL — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Culture and the Korea Heritage Service signed an Executive Program of Cooperation on Thursday at the National Palace Museum of Korea in Seoul,
- SR250 million settlement reached over Dhahran Mall fire
on August 29, 2025Saudi Gazette reportDAMMAM — Arabian Shield Cooperative Insurance Co. announced Thursday that it has reached a final settlement agreement with Arabian Centres Co. regarding an insurance claim linked
- Saudi burger chain Hamburgini to be liquidated after food poisoning crisis
on August 29, 2025Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — After 12 years of growth and nationwide recognition, the story of Saudi Arabia’s Hamburgini burger chain has ended with a court order to liquidate its parent company, Asasiyat
- ZATCA thwarts attempts to smuggle over 300,000 Captagon pills at border crossings
on August 29, 2025Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has foiled two separate attempts to smuggle a total of 301,325 Captagon pills into the Kingdom through the Al-Haditha port and
- Saudi Fund for Development inaugurates Bengkulu University Hospital in Indonesia with $22m loan
on August 29, 2025Saudi Gazette reportBENGKULU, Indonesia — The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) on Friday inaugurated the Bengkulu University Hospital Development Project in Indonesia, financed through a concessional
- 713 cadets graduate from 48th Passport Basic Individual Course
on August 28, 2025Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Acting Director General of Passports Maj. Gen. Saleh Al-Murabba attended the graduation ceremony of 713 graduates from the 48th Basic Individual Course from the Passport
- Alfadley receives WOAH certificate declaring Saudi Arabia free of African horse sickness
on August 28, 2025Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Abdulrahman Alfadley received a certificate declaring Saudi Arabia free of African horse sickness, issued by the World Organization
- Saudi Arabia, Italy reject Palestinian displacement, tie post-war arrangements to a political process
on August 28, 2025Saudi Gazette reportROME — Saudi Arabia and Italy issued a joint declaration on Thursday calling for an immediate end to the war in Gaza, the release of all hostages, and full humanitarian access to
- SFDA approves clinical trial for a gene therapy developed in Saudi Arabia to treat acute lymphoblastic leukemia
on August 28, 2025Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has approved the registration of the first-of-its-kind clinical study (Phase I) of an investigational gene therapy, thanks to its
- NASA features AlUla Sky in 'Astronomy Picture of the Day,' marking unique global recognition
on August 28, 2025Saudi Gazette report ALULA — The AlUla governorate has achieved a new international milestone, showcasing the clarity of its skies, after a sky photograph taken in the governorate was selected by the
- Alkhorayef chairs business roundtable aimed to enhance Saudi-US strategic partnership
on August 28, 2025Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef chaired a high-level roundtable meeting in North Carolina in partnership with the US Chamber of Commerce. The
- Saudi, Italian FMs underscore ending conflict and delivering aid to Gaza
on August 28, 2025Saudi Gazette report ROME — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani in the Italian capital Rome
- 4 expats arrested for prostitution in Al-Jouf
on August 28, 2025Saudi Gazette report SAKAKA— The Al-Jouf Region Police arrested four expatriates for engaging in prostitution in a residential apartment.The Public Security officials said that the expatriates were arrested
