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
- Riyadh to host Saudi-UK expo “GREAT FUTURES” in Mayon April 24, 2024
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Riyadh will host the “GREAT FUTURES” trade exhibition on May 14 and 15. The governments of Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom are organizing the expo, which will focus
- Saudi Arabia welcomes panel’s report on UNRWA’s performanceon April 24, 2024
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia welcomed the results of an independent committee’s report on the performance of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA).The
- Hail Region municipality engages residents in city planningon April 24, 2024
Saudi Gazette reportHAIL — In an initiative to involve local residents in city planning, the Hail Region Municipality has invited citizens and residents to participate actively via social media.The Hail
- Deputy tourism minister: Government fees in hospitality sector down 22% in 2024on April 24, 2024
Saudi Gazette Report DAMMAM — Eng. Mahmoud Abdulhadi, deputy minister of tourism for destination enablement, revealed that the cost of government fees in the hospitality sector decreased by 22 percent
- Israel and Iran cross the line: inside the 26 April Guardian Weeklyby Graham Snowdon on April 24, 2024
What next for the Middle East? Plus: Britain and the new ‘nanny state’• Get the Guardian Weekly delivered to your home addressThe tit for tat strikes by Israel and Iran last week may not – yet – have led to all-out regional war. But the direct attacks on each other’s territories have crossed a significant red line and presented the surrounding […]
- Abuthnain: Saudi Arabia achieves 77% reconciliation in labor disputeson April 24, 2024
Okaz/Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — Deputy Minister of Human Resources and Social Development for Labor Dr. Abdullah Abuthnain said that the rate of reconciliation achieved by the Ministry of Human Resources
- Saudi Arabia approves establishing Center for the Protection of Whistleblowerson April 24, 2024
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Saudi Attorney General and Chairman of the Council of Public Prosecutions Sheikh Saud Al-Muajab has approved the establishment of the Center for the Protection of Whistleblowers,
- Saudi Shoura Council assistant speaker meets US Congress advisorson April 24, 2024
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Dr. Hanan Al-Ahmadi, assistant speaker of the Saudi Shoura Council, met on Wednesday with a delegation of senior aides and advisors of US Congress members at the council's
- IMF opens first regional office in Riyadhon April 24, 2024
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has officially opened its first regional office in Riyadh, as the first office in the Middle East.The inauguration coincided with a
- King Salman undergoes routine medical checkup in Jeddahon April 24, 2024
JEDDAH — The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, was admitted to King Faisal Specialist Hospital in Jeddah on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, for a routine medical examination, the
- Saudi Arabia slams Israel’s heinous war crimes in Gazaon April 23, 2024
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia condemned on Tuesday the ongoing and undeterred heinous war crimes perpetrated by the Israeli occupation forces in the Gaza Strip.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Shoura Council seeks updating of premium residency ruleson April 23, 2024
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Shoura Council on Tuesday issued directives to update the rules and regulations related with premium residency. The council session, presided over by its Deputy Chairman
- Makkah medical team saves Pakistani pilgrim after severe heart attack while performing Umrahon April 23, 2024
Saudi Gazette reportMAKKAH — A medical team at the King Abdullah Medical City in Makkah has succeeded in saving the life of a Pakistani pilgrim after he suffered a severe heart attack. The 50-year-old
- 38 cases of injury due to fireworks during Eid celebrationson April 23, 2024
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Ministry of Health revealed that hospital emergency departments had received 38 emergency cases of injuries caused by fireworks during this year’s Eid Al-Fitr celebrations.The
- 19 million visit Al-Rawda Al-Sharif, highlighting Madinah's growing importance in Umrah experienceon April 23, 2024
Saudi Gazette reportMADINAH — Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah highlighted the significant visitor numbers during his speech at the opening of the first Umrah and Ziyarah Forum, revealing
- Cabinet approves opening UBS AG Bank of Switzerland branches in Saudi Arabiaon April 23, 2024
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — The Saudi Cabinet, chaired by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz, has approved the establishment of branches for UBS AG Bank of Switzerland in
- Saudi Foreign Minister participates in EU-GCC forum, discusses Gaza and regional securityon April 23, 2024
Saudi Gazette reportBRUSSELS — Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah participated in the High-Level Forum on Regional Security and Cooperation between the European Union (EU)
- Prince Faisal: Saudi Arabia is more optimistic about regional stability and securityon April 23, 2024
Saudi Gazette report LUXEMBOUG — Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said that Saudi Arabia is more optimistic about the stability and security of the countries in the region.He said that the Kingdom’s
- Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong sign MoU for judicial cooperationon April 23, 2024
HONG KONG — Saudi Justice Minister Walid Al-Samaani and Hong Kong's Secretary for Justice Paul Lam have signed a memorandum of understanding on judicial cooperation. This agreement, signed during
- Saudi Arabia hosts special WEF meeting, confirming its efforts to foster stability and development: Al-Jadaanon April 23, 2024
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan has said that hosting a special meeting of the World Economic Forum in Saudi Arabia comes as a confirmation of the country's