He invited the Kuwaiti government and many of its citizens to stay in Saudi Arabia, but expelled citizens of Yemen and Jordan because of their governments' support of Iraq. Of the native dances, the most popular is a martial line dance known as the arah, which includes lines of men, frequently armed with swords or rifles, dancing to the beat of drums and tambourines. He said Saudi Arabia provided $65 billion for 2,300 humanitarian projects in 167 countries between 2000 and 2023. 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[65] The nomadic Midianites were one of the earliest exploiters of the domestication of camels that enabled them to navigate through the harsh terrains of the region. [77], Cultural life rapidly developed, primarily in the Hejaz, which was the centre for newspapers and radio. The decision came after Swedish Foreign Minister Margot Wallstrom was blocked by the Saudis while speaking about democracy and women's rights at the Arab League in Cairo. In the year 2022, the prevalence of monkeypox cases swiftly increased worldwide and the disease has now been declared a global public health emergency. The southwest province of Asir is mountainous, and contains the 3,133m (10,279ft) Mount Sawda, which is the highest point in the country. [395] The religious police, known as the mutawa, imposed many restrictions on women in public in Saudi Arabia. [549] In November 2013, Saudi Arabia expelled thousands of illegal Ethiopian residents from the kingdom. Saudi Arabian cuisine is similar to that of the surrounding countries in the Arabian Peninsula and the wider Arab world, and has influenced and been influenced by Turkish, Indian, Persian, and African food. Other colleges and universities emphasize curricula in sciences and technology, military studies, religion, and medicine. In 1818, it was destroyed by the Ottoman viceroy of Egypt, Mohammed Ali Pasha. Political repression, including the TALIS 2018 Country Note Volume II - Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia is the only country with a coastline along both the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf, and most of its terrain consists of arid desert, lowland, steppe, and mountains. Rabouh Al Hofuf Est. [376], In the spring and autumn the heat is temperate, temperatures average around 29C (84F). [237][238][239][240] In the first decade of the 21st century the Saudi Arabia paid approximately $100 million to American firms to lobby the U.S. [47], In the Neolithic period, prominent cultures such as Al-Magar, whose centre lay in modern-day southwestern Najd flourished. 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The countrys value is below the average of 0.898 for countries in the very high human development group and the second in the Arab region, which averages 0.705. It depends on what is being measured. [110] In 1979, two events occurred which greatly concerned the government,[112] and had a long-term influence on Saudi foreign and domestic policy. [637], In March 2018, the Crown Prince met the Archbishop of Canterbury during a visit to the UK, pledging to promote interfaith dialogue. [102] In 1902, Abdul Rahman's son, Abdul Azizlater to be known as Ibn Saudrecaptured control of Riyadh bringing the Al Saud back to Nejd, creating the third "Saudi state". [158], Long-term political and government appointments have resulted in the creation of "power fiefdoms" for senior princes,[159] such as those of King Abdullah, who had been Commander of the National Guard since 1963 (until 2010, when he appointed his son to replace him),[160] former Crown Prince Sultan, Minister of Defence and Aviation from 1962 to his death in 2011, former crown prince Prince Nayef who was the Minister of Interior from 1975 to his death in 2012, Prince Saud who had been Minister of Foreign Affairs since 1975[161] and current King Salman, who was Minister of Defense and Aviation before he was crown prince and Governor of the Riyadh Province from 1962 to 2011. [553] Only Muslims can become Saudi citizens. The present study aimed to assess the public’s perceptions and [420] The deal raised more than initially planned and was the first time the PIF had incorporated loans and debt instruments into its funding. [287][288], In the wake of Jamal Khashoggi's murder in October 2018, the US secretary of state Mike Pompeo and the US defence secretary Jim Mattis called for a ceasefire in Yemen within 30 days followed by UN-initiated peace talks. The film was based on the 2018 murder of Jamal Khashoggi by Saudi authorities. [431] Saudi Arabia is suffering from a major depletion of the water in its underground aquifers and a resultant break down and disintegration of its agriculture as a consequence. In return, the Al ash-Sheikh support the Al Saud's political authority[204] thereby using its religious-moral authority to legitimize the royal family's rule. Saudi Arabia is currently working to deliver a national development co-operation strategy, aligned with the countrys Vision 2030 and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. [148] The most powerful clan faction is known as the 'Sudairi Seven', comprising the late King Fahd and his full brothers and their descendants. However, in 2021 the Saudi Ministry of Education merged the multiple Islamic subjects into one single book as part of a series of reforms to revamp the school education system. [326], According to the BICC, Saudi Arabia is the 28th most militarized country in the world and possesses the second-best military equipment qualitatively in the region, after Israel. In contrast, assigned readings over 12 years of primary and secondary schooling devoted to covering the history, literature, and cultures of the non-Muslim world come to a total of about 40 pages. [196], By the 1970s, as a result of oil wealth and the modernization of the country initiated by King Faisal, important changes to Saudi society were underway and the power of the ulema was in decline. On the Red Sea coast, there is a narrow coastal plain, known as the Tihamah parallel to which runs an imposing escarpment. The study also found the median percentage of male smokers to be much higher than that of females (~26.5% for males, ~9% for females). A country that was aligned with the West and opposed to the Soviet Union during the Cold War. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was officially founded in 1932, and in the nearly nine decades since its establishment, it has grown into one of the wealthiest nations on Earth. [389][390] It has the second highest total estimated value of natural resources, valued at US$34.4 trillion in 2016. [69], Lihyan was a powerful and highly organized ancient Arabian kingdom that played a vital cultural and economic role in the north-western region of the Arabian Peninsula. First World: 1. [646] [430], Water supply and sanitation in Saudi Arabia is characterized by challenges and achievements. 2004 law passed by Saudi Arabia's Council of Ministers. Its capital and largest city is Riyadh. Following the amalgamation of the Kingdom of Hejaz and Nejd, the new state was named al-Mamlakah al-Arabyah as-Sadyah (a transliteration of in Arabic) by royal decree on 23 September 1932 by its founder, Abdulaziz bin Saud. There are several species of snakes, many of which are venomous. [544], According to The Guardian, as of 2013[update] there were more than half a million foreign-born domestic workers in Saudi Arabia. [76] The Islamic prophet Muhammad was born in Mecca in about 570 CE. [citation needed] Saudi Arabia spends 8.8% of its gross domestic product on education, compared with the global average of 4.6%. According to the United Nations, the Arabian peninsula nation is home to the world's worst humanitarian crisis. Although extremely wealthy by the 21st century, Saudi Arabia's economy was near stagnant. [151] In many ways the approach to government differs little from the traditional system of tribal rule. Additionally, traditional tribal law and custom remain significant. [675] The first newspaper founded in the country and in the Persian Gulf area is Al Fallah, which was launched in 1920,[675] and the first English-language newspaper is Arab News, which was launched in 1975. In addition to petroleum and gas, Saudi also has a significant gold mining sector in the ancient Mahd adh Dhahab region and significant other mineral industries, an agricultural sector (especially in the southwest but not only) based on vegetables, fruits, dates etc. Saudi Arabia has had five-year "Development Plans" since 1970. [427], The olive tree is indigenous to Saudi Arabia. BOX 295689 riyadh, riyadh Business typeManufacturer. [455] Most Saudis live in the Hejaz (35%), Najd (28%), and the Eastern Province (15%). This research focuses on analyzing the daily global solar radiation (GSR) data of Najran province located in Saudi Arabia and proposed a [60] The settlement of the region picks up again in the period of Dilmun in the early 3rd millennium. It includes the whole of Central and South America, the whole of Africa, almost all Asian countries and numerous other island states. "[77], In 1995, Fahd suffered a debilitating stroke, and the Crown Prince, Abdullah, assumed the role of de facto regent, taking on the day-to-day running of the country; however, his authority was hindered by conflict with Fahd's full brothers (known, with Fahd, as the "Sudairi Seven"). Various Human Rights entities have criticized Saudi Arabia's handling of the issue. The annual King's Camel Race, begun in 1974, is one of the sport's most important contests and attracts animals and riders from throughout the region. [327] Its modern high-technology arsenal makes Saudi Arabia among the world's most densely armed nations, with its military equipment being supplied primarily by the US, France, and Britain. [378], Saudi Arabia is home to five terrestrial ecoregions: Arabian Peninsula coastal fog desert, Southwestern Arabian foothills savanna, Southwestern Arabian montane woodlands, Arabian Desert, and Red Sea Nubo-Sindian tropical desert and semi-desert. [603] However, in 2016, the Saudi cabinet has drastically reduced the power of the religious police and barred it "from pursuing, questioning, asking for identification, arresting and detaining anyone suspected of a crime", making them effectively "non-existent" in the public sphere anymore. [530], The Health Ministry created a friendly competition between each of the districts, and between different medical services and hospitals. [38] Saudi Arabia supports the intended formation of the Arab Customs Union in 2015 and an Arab common market[220] by 2020, as announced at the 2009 Arab League summit. [149] This process is not reported by the Saudi media. In 2018, Saudi Arabia ranked 28th worldwide in terms of high-quality research output according to the scientific journal Nature. The predominantly loose and flowing, but covering, garments are suited to Saudi Arabia's desert climate. Fahd continued to develop close relations with the United States and increased the purchase of American and British military equipment. "[256][257] In July 2019, UN ambassadors of 37 countries, including Saudi Arabia, have signed a joint letter to the UNHRC defending China's treatment of Uyghurs and other Muslim minority groups in the Xinjiang region. The date palm (Phoenix dactylifera) is widespread.[149]. The country exports wheat, dates, dairy products, eggs, fish, poultry, fruits, vegetables, and flowers to markets around the world. Institutions of higher education include the country's first university, King Saud University founded in 1957, the Islamic University at Medina founded in 1961, and the King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah founded in 1967. The governorates are further subdivided into sub-governorates (Arabic: ; marakiz, sing. [426], The Kingdom's most dramatic agricultural accomplishment, noted worldwide, was its rapid transformation from importer to exporter of wheat. [577], Until 2016, the kingdom only used the lunar Islamic calendar, not the international Gregorian calendar,[578] but in 2016 the kingdom announced its switch to the Gregorian calendar for civil purposes. Midian, Moab and Edom: The History and Archaeology of Late Bronze and Iron Age Jordan and North-West Arabia p. 163. [589], Celebration of other (non-Wahhabi) Islamic holidays, such as the Muhammad's birthday and the Day of Ashura, (an important holiday for the 1025 per cent of the population[486][487][488] that is Sha Muslim), are tolerated only when celebrated locally and on a small scale. Development in Saudi Arabia can be stimulated by future growth in the countrys non-oil sectors and further economic and industrial diversification. [106] For the next five years, he administered the two parts of his dual kingdom as separate units. With the help of the Ikhwan, the Kingdom of Hejaz was conquered in 192425, and on 10 January 1926, Ibn Saud declared himself King of Hejaz. [335] Saudi Arabia received 41 per cent of UK arms exports in 201014. This met with Ibn Saud's opposition, as he recognized the danger of a direct conflict with the British. [277] Following the Arab Spring Saudi Arabia offered asylum to deposed President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali of Tunisia and King Abdullah telephoned President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt (prior to his deposition) to offer his support. "[234] According to former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, "Saudi Arabia remains a critical financial support base for al-Qaida, the Taliban, LeT and other terrorist groups Donors in Saudi Arabia constitute the most significant source of funding to Sunni terrorist groups worldwide. Saudi Arabia is home to a rich marine life. Sanitation was primarily through on-site solutions and only about 40% of the population was connected to sewers. Throughout the rest of the 19th century, the Al Saud contested control of the interior of what was to become Saudi Arabia with another Arabian ruling family, the Al Rashid, who ruled the Emirate of Jabal Shammar. Look at the following indexes: 1- Saudi Arabia is a high-income country. Saudi Arabia has been ranked among the 26 best countries in providing high quality healthcare. [167] The following year, Prince Nayef also died before ascending to the throne. For example, while the GDP in Saudi Arabia is high, the distribution of wealth is uneven, and many people live in poverty. The royal family dominates the political system. [228], Saudi Arabia and the United States are strategic allies,[229][230] and since President Barack Obama took office in 2009, the US has sold $110 billion in arms to Saudi Arabia. [130][131] Although male-only municipal elections were held on 29 September 2011,[132][133] Abdullah allowed women to vote and be elected in the 2015 municipal elections, and also to be nominated to the Shura Council. [552], Foreigners cannot apply for permanent residency, though a specialized Premium Residency visa became available in 2019. Saudi Arabias economy continued to rebound in 2021, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) reporting Saudi Arabias real GDP growth at 4.8 percent The confidential report obtained by the media house stated that the kingdom was assisted by Chinese geologists to produce over 90,000 tonnes of uranium from three major deposits in the centre and northwest of Saudi, near the NEOM megacity development. [398] Taking into account the impact of the real oil price changes on the kingdom's real gross domestic income, the real command-basis GDP was computed to be 330.381 billion 1999 USD in 2010. Changes have been made to lessen these restrictions; however, some government-led efforts to control information have also drawn international attention. Traditional music is generally associated with poetry and is sung collectively. [345] Saudi Arabia abstained from the United Nations vote adopting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, saying it contradicted sharia law. [588] Public support for the traditional political/religious structure of the kingdom is so strong that one researcher interviewing Saudis found virtually no support for reforms to secularize the state. Also, the Guinness World Records took their production capacity of 15000 tonnes of high-quality olive oil into consideration, while the kingdom consumes double that. To meet The regime relies on pervasive surveillance, the criminalization of dissent, appeals to sectarianism and ethnicity, and public spending supported by oil revenues to maintain power. [48] The culture is characterized as being one of the world's first to involve the widespread domestication of animals, particularly the horse, during the Neolithic period. [513][514][515][516], Memorization by rote of large parts of the Qur'an, its interpretation and understanding (Tafsir) and the application of Islamic tradition to everyday life is at the core of the curriculum. [601], In a recent move to promote a modern image, Saudi Arabia banned the religious group known as 'Tablighi Jamaat'. ", WikiLeaks Shows a Saudi Obsession With Iran, "Saudi Arabia urges US attack on Iran to stop nuclear programme", "Obama advised Netanyahu of Iran talks in September", "Iran nuclear deal: Saudi Arabia and Gulf react with caution", "Insight: Saudis brace for 'nightmare' of U.S.-Iran rapprochement", "US, Saudi drifting apart despite Obama visit", "Saudi Arabian troops enter Bahrain as regime asks for help to quell uprising", U.S. The Gulf of Aqaba in the northwest separates Saudi Arabia from Egypt and Israel. [616] With regard to the law of inheritance, the Quran specifies that fixed portions of the deceased's estate must be left to the Qur'anic heirs[617] and generally, female heirs receive half the portion of male heirs. [587] In the state school system, about half of the material taught is religious. [317] In 2017, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman declared a return to "moderate Islam".[318]. [285] More than 50,000 children in Yemen died from starvation in 2017. [111] Khalid's reign saw economic and social development progress at an extremely rapid rate, transforming the infrastructure and educational system of the country;[77] in foreign policy, close ties with the US were developed. [5] Other estimates are 30%[461] or 33%[462]) Immigrants make up 38.3% of the total population, according to UN data (2019), mostly coming from the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. Solar energy is one of them, thus accurate forecasting of it can be useful for electricity supply companies. "[404] The Tadawul All Share Index (TASI) of the Saudi stock exchange peaked at 16,712.64 in 2005, and closed at 8,535.60, at the end of 2013. Initial analysis of the discovery concluded that the eastern province of Saudi Arabia was the homeland of the earliest settlers of Mesopotamia, and by extension, the likely origin of the Sumerians. ; mintaqah idariyya). WebSince 2006, Saudi Arabian politicians, economists and sociologists have had to consider the implications of their country's King Abdullah Scholarship Program (KASP). WHO Regional websites. [149], Women's sport is controversial due to the suppression of female participation in sport by conservative Islamic religious authorities,[656] however the restrictions have eased since then. [678] According to World Bank, as of 2020, 98% of the population of Saudi Arabia are Internet users which puts it in the 8th rank among countries with the highest percentage of internet users. 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[213] Extra-Sharia government tribunals usually handle disputes relating to specific royal decrees. News release. [134], Since 2001, Saudi Arabia has engaged in widespread internet censorship. [260] The tentative rapprochement between the US and Iran that began in secret in 2011[261] was said to be feared by the Saudis,[262] and, during the run up to the widely welcomed deal on Iran's nuclear programme that capped the first stage of USIranian dtente, Robert Jordan, who was US ambassador to Riyadh from 2001 to 2003, said "[t]he Saudis' worst nightmare would be the [Obama] administration striking a grand bargain with Iran. The earliest substantiated evidence of either coffee drinking or knowledge of the coffee tree is from the 15th century, in the Sufi monasteries of Arabia. [464] Slavery was officially abolished in 1962. Pre-Islamic Arabia, the territory that constitutes modern-day Saudi Arabia, was the site of several ancient cultures and civilizations; the prehistory of Saudi Arabia shows some of the earliest traces of human activity in the world. There is no law that requires all citizens to be Muslim, but non-Muslims and many foreign and Saudi Muslims whose beliefs are deemed not to conform with the government's interpretation of Islam must practice their religion in private and are vulnerable to discrimination, harassment, detention, and, for foreigners, deportation. [368], A report reveals that the Saudi Arabian government has infiltrated Wikipedia with the aim to control the content on the online encyclopedia. For rare chilly days, Saudi men wear a camel-hair cloak (bisht) over the top. The beginning of the Twentieth century ushered the Third Era of the blessed Saudi Reign paving the way for the dawn of a new future for Arabia. This requirement applies to non-Muslim women too and failure to abide can result in police action, particularly in more conservative areas of the country. Wildlife includes the Arabian leopard,[380][381] wolf, striped hyena, mongoose, baboon, hare, sand cat, and jerboa. [302] American politicians and media accused the Saudi government of supporting terrorism and tolerating a jihadist culture. The large expatriate communities also speak their own languages, the most numerous of which, according to 2018 data, are Bengali (~1,500,000), Tagalog (~900,000), Punjabi (~800,000), Urdu (~740,000), Egyptian Arabic (~600,000), Rohingya, North Levantine Arabic (both ~500,000)[481] and Malayalam. [33][34] The Saudi economy is the largest in the Middle East; the world's eighteenth-largest economy by nominal GDP and the seventeenth-largest by PPP. 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