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Country Name

Saudi Arabia

Country Code

SA

Country Calling Code

+966

Country Profile

Destination Saudi Arabia, officially the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a desert country and an Arab Muslim State situated in Southwest Asia. Saudi Arabia occupies most of the Arabian Peninsula, bordering the Red Sea in west and the Persian Gulf in east. It is bordered by Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen. The country shares maritime borders with Bahrain, Egypt, Eritrea, Iran and Sudan. Saudi Arabia is the largest state in Western Asia with an area of more than 2 million kmē, it is almost four times the size of Metropolitan France or somewhat larger than Mexico.

Capital Name

Riyadh

Languages

Arabic (official)

Country Currency

Saudi Riyal (SAR)

Time Zone

Local Time = UTC +3h

Driving (Left/Right)

drives on the right

Population

3.37 crores (2018)

Country Area

2 million kmē (868,730 sq. mi.)

Place to Visit

Makkah, At Taif Jeddah, Mecca Riyadh, Medina Abha, Tabuk Hail, Az Zulfi Al Hofuf, Al Ula, Madain Saleh Ar Rustaq, As Suwayqw Al Khobar, Asir, Taif City Qal At Bishah, Diriyah Khamis Mushayt, Sakaka Jizan, Rabigh, Najran Unaizah, Buraydah, Ar Rass Al Bahah, Arar, Al Qurayyat Yanbu, Al Madinah Afif, Al Majmaah Ar Riyad

News

Official News Releases Official News by the Ministry of Information. Ain-Al-Yaqeen A weekly Arab news magazine. (Arabic/English) Al-Riyadh Riyadh Daily Newspaper. (Arabic) Arab News A Middle East's English Language Daily. Asharq Al-Awsat National and international news. (Arabic) Riyadh Daily Internet Edition, national and international news. Saudi Press Agency The Kingdom's national wire-service responsible for the collection and distribution of local, regional, and international news in Saudi Arabia.

Art Culture

King Faisal Foundation A global philanthropic organisation inspired by Islamic values. King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Qur'an A Leading Islamic Establishment that Serves the Qur'an and Sunnah. King Fahed National Library Official website of the library (in Arabic). The National Museum, Riyadh Representing the rich history of the Arabian Peninsula, and the eternal message of Islam on one page (in Arabic). Al-Hajj and Al-Omra (`Umrah) Information on the Hajj Farewell Pilgrimage, Hajj and Umrah rituals; the sacred Ka'bah and the Prophet's mosque.

Economy Business

Ministry of Commerce and Industry Official ministry website. Council of Saudi Chamber of Commerce and Industry The federation for the 25 Saudi Chambers. SAMIRAD Saudi Arabia Information Resource with comprehensive information about Saudi Arabia.

Transport

Airline Saudi Airlines The national carrier of Saudi Arabia. Ports Saudi Ports Authority The largest Port Network in the Middle East.

Tourism

Saudi Tourism Comprehensive information about tourism in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Supreme Commission for Tourism Site provides information about the tourism sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Education

King Saud University (KSU) Founded in 1957 (1376/77 AH) as the Riyadh University, one of the first institutions of higher education in Saudi Arabia, Riyadh. King Abdul Aziz University (KAU) Founded in 1967 (1386/87 AH), Jeddah and Madinah. King Faisal University (KFU) Founded in 1975 (1395 AH), Hofuf and in Dammam, Eastern Province. (Arabic only) King Fahad University of Petrolume & Minerals Founded in 1963 (1382/83 AH). Umm Al-Qur'a Islamic University Founded in 1979 (1399/1400 AH), Makkah. Islamic University of Madinah Founded in 1961 (1380/81 AH), Faculties of Islamic Law (Shari'ah), the Holy Qur'an and Islamic Studies, Da'wa and Usul Al-Din, Islamic Traditions (Hadith) and Arabic Language. King Abdulaziz City for Science & Technology (KACST) An independent scientific organization of the Saudi Arabian Government.

Visa Process

NOTES FOR SAUDI ARABIA VISAS: Maximum Stay: 30 days Visa process Saudi visas if the invitation is for Washington D.C. BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS FOR SAUDI ARABIA VISAS: One completed Saudi Arabia visa application One passport type photo Physical passport with 6 months validity beyond trip completion and one blank visa page Non-USA passport holders must provide a copy of green card or US Visa and I-94 One copy of flight itinerary Company business letter - Generate one now and print on your company letterhead One invitation from your Saudi Arabia host. Non-USA applicants pay TBD embassy fee (includes Enjaz).

Additional Information

Climate: Arid, with great extremes of temperature in the interior; humidity and temperature are both high along the coast. Monarchy with Council of Ministers and Consultative Council. Head of State and Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques: King and Prime Minister Salman bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 23 January 2015). Unification: 23 September 1932. Constitution: The Holy Qur'an (Governed according to Islamic Law) Branches: Executive: King (chief of state and head of government) Legislative: none; a Consultative Council with advisory powers was formed September 1993. Judicial: Supreme Council of Justice, Islamic Courts of First Instance and Appeals. Political parties: None. Natural resources: Petroleum, natural gas, iron ore, gold, copper. Agriculture products: Wheat, barley, tomatoes, melons, dates, citrus; mutton, chickens, eggs, milk. Industries: Crude oil production, petroleum refining, basic petrochemicals, cement, construction, fertilizer, plastics. Exports - commodities: petroleum and petroleum products 90% (2012 est.) Imports - commodities: machinery and equipment, foodstuffs, chemicals, motor vehicles, textiles.

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