| 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
- Four expats arrested for insulting the national flagon January 26, 2022
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH – The Jeddah Police arrested on Wednesday four Bangladeshi residents for insulting the national flag, according to the spokesman of Makkah police. The spokesman said
- Dr. Al Rabeeah meets Sierra Leone's foreign minister; discuss relief affairson January 26, 2022
RIYADH — Advisor at the Royal Court and Supervisor General of King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) Dr. Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Rabeeah met in Riyadh Wednesday with Sierra Leone's
- Jawazat: Expats from 17 countries will benefit from free extension of iqama, reentry visa on January 26, 2022
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH - The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) announced on Wednesday that expatriates from 17 countries facing temporary suspension of travel due to the outbreak of coronavirus
- PIF unveils leading gaming and e-sports group Savvy Gamingon January 26, 2022
RIYADH - The Public Investment Fund (PIF) announced on Wednesday the launch of Savvy Gaming Group, where its board of directors is chaired by Crown Prince Muhammed bin Salman, Chairman of the Council of
- 42nd King Abdulaziz International Qur’an Competition in Septemberon January 26, 2022
RIYADH — Under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman the 42nd King Abdulaziz International Competition for the Memorization, Recitation and Interpretation of the Holy Qur’an,
- Saudi Arabia gives UNICEF $10m to provide basic health services to Yemeni newborns, motherson January 26, 2022
RIYADH — King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) signed on Tuesday through videoconference a cooperation agreement with UNICEF to provide basic health services for mothers and newborns,
- British driver Sam Bird sets sight on more triumphs in Saudi Arabiaon January 26, 2022
RIYADH — British driver Sam Bird says he is “chomping at the bit” for the 2022 ABB FIA Formula E season to get underway in Saudi Arabia, ahead of the season-opening Diriyah E-Prix on 28-29 January.Bird’s
- ALECSO officials: AlUla is history icon, cradle of human civilizationon January 26, 2022
ALULA — Members of the Executive Council of the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO) stressed that the unique historical status of AlUla made it an Arab and international
- New COVID-19 cases in Saudi Arabia stay above 4,000-markon January 26, 2022
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — New COVID-19 cases in Saudi Arabia stayed above the 4,000-mark on Wednesday with 4,526 new infections recorded over the past 24 hours.According to a statement from the Ministry
- Minister of Islamic Affairs: Kingdom seeks to serve Islam and Muslims around worldon January 26, 2022
RIYADH — Minister of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance Sheikh Dr. Abdullatif Bin Abdulaziz Al Al-Sheikh affirmed that Saudi Arabia devotes its efforts in serving Islam, stressing its great efforts to
- Al-Qasabi: Thai PM visit highlights Saudi Arabia's keenness to strengthen ties with countries of worldon January 26, 2022
RIYADH — The Minister of Commerce Dr. Majid Bin Abdullah Al-Qasabi, has affirmed that the visit of the Prime Minister and Minister of Defense of the Kingdom of Thailand, Gen. Prayut Chan-ocha, to Saudi
- India@2047: Set to become world's technological and economic powerhouseon January 26, 2022
On the joyous occasion of the 73rd Republic Day of India, I would like to extend my warm greetings and felicitations to all Indian nationals, Persons of Indian Origin, and Friends of India in the Kingdom
- India’s economic policies and Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 are in syncon January 26, 2022
On the auspicious occasion of the 73rd Republic Day of India, I extend my warm greetings and best wishes to the members of the Indian community living in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.Republic Day means
- 15% jump in number of Saudis working in private healthcare sectoron January 26, 2022
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The number of Saudis working in private healthcare and social welfare operations in the Kingdom increased by 15.4% in a year, reaching 209,095 citizens at the end of the
- IPA organizes ‘Innovation and the Future of Government Work’ conference on February 9on January 26, 2022
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Institute of Public Administration (IPA) will organize the “Innovation and the Future of Government Work” conference on February 9 and 10 in Riyadh, under the patronage
- Crown Prince, Chan-o-cha reaffirm need to open a new chapter in Saudi-Thai relationson January 25, 2022
RIYADH — Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman, deputy prime minister and minister of defense, and Thai Prime Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha in official talks reaffirmed the two countries' keenness on
- Cold air mass and snowfall likely in some regions from Wednesdayon January 25, 2022
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) predicted that cold air mass accompanied by frost and snowfall would hit some regions of the Kingdom from Wednesday. According to
- Thai prime minister visits Al-Turaif historical districton January 25, 2022
RIYADH — Prime Minister and Minister of Defense of Thailand Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, currently on a visit to Saudi Arabia, paid Tuesday a visit to Al-Turaif historical district.Upon arrival at the venue,
- Saudi Arabia, Thailand fully restore diplomatic ties, exchange ambassadors soonon January 25, 2022
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia and Thailand agreed to fully restore diplomatic ties between the two countries and decided to exchange ambassadors in the near future, a joint statement issued
- ALECSO Executive Council meet in AlUla bagins; discusses promotion of Arab integrationon January 25, 2022
MADINAH — The Executive Council of the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO) Tuesday started its 116th session in AlUla, northwest of Saudi Arabia, with the participation
