| 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
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Coalition forces systematically kill Houthi-launched drone
on October 26, 2020
RIYADH — The Arab Coalition forces intercepted and destroyed an explosive-laden drone in Yemeni airspace that was launched on Monday by the Iran-backed Houthi militia targeting civilians in Saudi Arabia,
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Saudi Arabia to receive foreign pilgrims from Sunday
on October 25, 2020
Okaz/Saudi GazetteMAKKAH — Foreign pilgrims between the age of 18 and 50 will be allowed to perform Umrah when Saudi Arabia permits entry of pilgrims from outside the Kingdom during the third phase of
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Defaming Prophets only serves extremists — Ulema
on October 25, 2020
RIYADH — The Senior Scholars Council confirmed on Sunday that defaming Prophets and Messengers will never harm them, but only serves extremists who want to spread calls for hatred among humanitarian
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King Salman, Crown Prince condole Brunei Sultan on death of his son
on October 25, 2020
RIYADH — The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has sent a cable of condolences to Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei Darussalam on the death of his son Prince 'Abdul 'Azim.In
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100 new women notaries to join duty on Nov. 1
on October 25, 2020
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia's Minister of Justice Sheikh Walid Al-Samaani has issued directives to appoint 100 legally qualified women in the position of notary public. These notaries
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Saudization in private sector rises to 21.5% in 3Q
on October 25, 2020
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The percentage of Saudization in the private sector establishments increased to 21.54 of the total private sector workforce during the third quarter of 2020 as against 20.40
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B20 summit to discuss business transformation that enables inclusive growth
on October 25, 2020
RIYADH — Business 20 (B20) Saudi Arabia, the official voice of the global private sector to the G20, will host the B20 Summit virtually on Oct. 26-27, 2020, bringing together global leaders from business,
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Recovery rate improves as new coronavirus infections drop
on October 25, 2020
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Assistant Minister of Health and Spokesman of the Ministry Dr. Muhammad Abdel-Aali emphasized that the ministry has not submitted a request for re-imposing curfew in the
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MoE to hold first semester final exam remotely
on October 25, 2020
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Ministry of Education announced on Sunday that the final examinations for the first semester of 1442 will be conducted remotely.The examinations will be held through
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Coalition forces destroy Houthi drones in all 3 separate attempts
on October 25, 2020
RIYADH — The Arab Coalition spokesman Col. Turki Al-Maliki stated that the Coalition forces were on target in intercepting and destroying on three separate occasions on Sunday explosive-laden drones
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Ministry closes October 2020 domestic sukuk issuance worth SR270m
on October 25, 2020
RIYADH — The Ministry of Finance’s National Debt Management Center closed the October 2020 issuance under the Saudi Arabian government SR-denominated sukuk program. The issuance size was set at SR270
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SAMA launches SR20 banknote marking Saudi Arabia’s G20 presidency
on October 24, 2020
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) will be releasing a SR20 banknote, marking the occasion of Saudi presidency of the G20 summit, during the reign of Custodian of
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Five defamed after convicted of crime of commercial concealment
on October 24, 2020
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Ministry of Commerce has defamed three citizens and two expats of Egyptian nationality, following the issuance of a court ruling convicted them of violating the Anti-Commercial
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Coalition intercept, destroys Houthi-launched drone
on October 24, 2020
RIYADH — The Arab Coalition on Saturday evening intercepted and destroyed an explosive-laden drone launched by the Iran-backed Houthi militia targeting Saudi Arabia, Saudi Press Agency reported quoting
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417 recoveries as number of new cases fall
on October 24, 2020
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia on Saturday recorded 395 new coronavirus cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the Kingdom to 344,552, according
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Shahid Alam named new Indian consul general
on October 24, 2020
By Hassan CheruppaSaudi GazetteJEDDAH – Mohammed Shahid Alam, former deputy consul general and Hajj consul, has been appointed new Consul General of India in Jeddah. He succeeds Mohammed Noor Rahman
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Beware of scammers; SAMA cautions bank customers
on October 24, 2020
By Hassan CheruppaSaudi GazetteJEDDAH — The Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) has warned bank customers — citizens and expatriates — in the Kingdom not to fall victim to financial frauds being
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Saudia to resume services to 33 international destinations in November
on October 23, 2020
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) will resume services to 33 international destinations in November following the partial lifting of the travel suspension on Sept. 15, the
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Saudi Arabia welcomes Libya ceasefire agreement
on October 23, 2020
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has welcomed the ceasefire agreement between the Libyan parties reached at the United Nations headquarters in Geneva on Friday.In a statement on Friday, the Saudi foreign ministry
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COVID-19 cases in Saudi Arabia again
fall below 400-mark, deaths drop to 14
on October 23, 2020
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia on Friday recorded 383 new coronavirus cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the Kingdom to 344,157, according to
