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
- Crown Prince attends Saudi Cup horse race in Riyadhon February 22, 2025
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman attended the Saudi Cup horse race
- Founding Day celebrations continue with cultural showcases and traditional performanceson February 22, 2025
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — The Founding Day celebrations in Jeddah continued on Friday at Prince Majed Park, where an evening filled with traditional performances, cultural exhibitions, and heritage
- Ministry of Interior unveils special Founding Day commemorative stampon February 22, 2025
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — In celebration of Saudi Founding Day, the Ministry of Interior, through the General Directorate of Passports, unveiled a special commemorative stamp on February 22, paying
- King Salman orders naming of 15 Riyadh squares after Saudi rulers to commemorate Founding Dayon February 22, 2025
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz has issued a directive to name 15 major squares in Riyadh after the imams and kings of Saudi Arabia, following
- Saudi Arabia gifts artistic painting to UN in Geneva to mark International Mother Language Dayon February 22, 2025
Saudi Gazette reportGENEVA — Saudi Arabia unveiled an artistic painting at the United Nations headquarters in Geneva on the occasion of International Mother Language Day, reinforcing its commitment to
- Saudi Media Forum concludes with key industry partnerships and award recognitionson February 22, 2025
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The fourth Saudi Media Forum, held from February 19 to 21 under the theme 'Media in an Evolving World,' concluded with a closing ceremony attended by Minister of
- Saudi Arabia records over 21,000 residency, labor, and border violations in latest inspectionson February 22, 2025
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Ministry of Interior conducted nationwide inspection campaigns between February 13 and February 19 to enforce residency, labor, and border security laws, recording 21,222
- PIF seeks to expand US investments despite restrictions, says governor Al-Rumayyanon February 22, 2025
Saudi Gazette reportMIAMI — Public Investment Fund (PIF) Governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan reaffirmed the fund’s commitment to expanding investments in the United States but noted that certain restrictions
- Saudi minister holds high-level talks at FII Miami to boost AI, tech, and space partnershipson February 22, 2025
Saudi Gazette reportMIAMI — Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha held a series of high-level meetings with senior executives from global technology and investment firms
- King Salman: Our nation's path has remained steadfast since its foundingon February 22, 2025
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz reaffirmed his pride in the anniversary of Saudi Founding Day, a commemoration that marks nearly three centuries
- King Abdul Aziz: Founder of the Third Saudi State and leader of modern Saudi Arabiaon February 21, 2025
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — King Abdul Aziz, the founder of the Third Saudi State, was a visionary leader and statesman who set Saudi Arabia on the path to modernization. His charismatic personality,
- Imam Turki bin Abdullah: Founder of the Second Saudi State and restorer of stabilityon February 21, 2025
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Imam Turki bin Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Saud was the founder of the Second Saudi State in 1824, nearly six years after the fall of the First Saudi State. He was born in
- Imam Mohammed bin Saud: The founder of the First Saudi State and architect of stabilityon February 21, 2025
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Imam Mohammed bin Saud bin Mohammed bin Muqrin was the founder of the First Saudi State in 1727. He was one of the four sons of Saud bin Mohammed bin Muqrin, alongside his
- Saudi Founding Day: A legacy of strength, stability, and leadershipon February 21, 2025
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — A new era of stability in the Arabian Peninsula began when the Banu Hanifa tribe migrated to settle along Wadi Hanifa under the leadership of Ubaid bin Thalabah in the year
- Saudi Founding Day celebrates three centuries of legacy and leadershipon February 21, 2025
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia traces its history back three centuries, rooted in a rich heritage and deep-seated traditions.Under the leadership of Custodian of the Two Holy
- Riyadh hosts fraternal meeting of GCC, Jordan, and Egypt leaders to discuss Gazaon February 21, 2025
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — A friendly and fraternal meeting brought together the leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jordan, and Egypt in the Saudi capital on Friday, underscoring their
- Saudi FM at G20: Ensuring Palestinian self-determination key to lasting peaceon February 21, 2025
Saudi Gazette reportJOHANNESBURG — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said the war in Gaza Strip resulted in the destruction of infrastructure, pointing to the importance of reconstruction,
- Saudi Arabia celebrates Founding Day on Saturday, marking three centuries of a proud legacyon February 21, 2025
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia will celebrate Founding Day on Saturday, February 22, commemorating the establishment of the First Saudi State in AD 1727 (1139 AH) by Imam Mohammed bin Saud
- Al-Swaha at FII summit: Saudi Arabia is an ideal partner in the AI eraon February 21, 2025
Saudi Gazette reportMIAMI — Minister of Communications and Information Technology Eng. Abdullah Al-Swaha affirmed that Saudi Arabia has become a strategic partner for the United States and the world
- Al-Falih: Saudi Arabia is one of major countries attracting foreign investmenton February 21, 2025
Saudi Gazette reportMIAMI — Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih has said that Saudi Arabia is considered one of the major countries attracting foreign investment.During a dialogue session within the