Arab News says Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation on Monday instructed all airlines operating at airports in the Kingdom to exempt all Saudis traveling from Ukraine.
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Saudi Arabia, officially the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is a country in Western Asia. When you think of Saudi Arabia, you think of Islam, In fact, the flag of Saudi Arabia has the Islamic creed on its flag with an Arabian sword, with a green background, that matches the colours of the holy city of Madinah.
It hosts incredible significance to the Muslim world as it has two of the Muslim world’s holiest cities, Mecca (Makkah); The House of God, Masjid al-Haram or Kaaba, and Medina (Al Madinah al Munawara); the city of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
It is one of the reasons why the middle eastern news is centered around the KSA, additionally, it holds major significance as the one of largest oil producers in the world and a founding member of OPAC.
Saudi Arabia – A Kingdom with a Vision
Recently, since the reign of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the country has shifted its focus to its future. A future built around industry, sustainability, tourism, and sport. Vision 2030 is Saudi’s blueprint for the future
Saudi Arabia is the largest country in the Middle East and the second-largest country in the Arab world. But it has a modest population, in fact, dwarfed by most other Muslim countries; especially if you compare it compared to land mass and population.
The capital of Saudi Arabia is Riyadh and Jeddah is the second largest city. Damam in the south is where the majority of Oil production comes from. There is a current population count of 34.81 million people.
Saudi Arabia is home to Mecca and Medina serving as important cultural and religious centers of the Islamic world, with 5 million Muslims congregating for the Hajj pilgrimage each year.
The latest news from Saudi Arabia is updated daily by the WTX News Middle East News Team. You can also follow us live on Twitter on our Live Middle East news account.
FAQs about Saudi Arabia
What does the Saudi Arabian flag say?
The Flag of Saudi Arabia is Madinah Green and has the Islamic creed inscribed on it, with Arabian sword underneath.
The Islamic creed is one of the 5 pillars of Islam, known as the shahaadah, which means to testify that there is only one God and Muhammad (pbuh) is his messenger.
What was the name of the KSA before the 1900s
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was made up of four regions states. Najd, Hejaz, al Ahsa and Asir. The unification of these four states on 23rd September 1932 was the formation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as we know it today.
Is Mecca the Capital of Saudi Arabi
No! Mecca is the holiest city of Islam but Riyadh is the capital of Saudi Arabia.
What is the population of Saudi Arabia
According to the 2022 census The population of Saudi Arabia is 32,175,244 and is 90% Arab and 10% African and Asian.
The Flag of Saudi Arabia is Madinah Green and has the Islamic creed inscribed on it, with Arabian sword underneath. The Islamic creed is one of the 5 pillars of Islam, known as the shahaadah, which means to testify that there is only one God and Muhammad (pbuh) is his messenger. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was made up of four regions states. Najd, Hejaz, al Ahsa and Asir. The unification of these four states on 23rd September 1932 was the formation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as we know it today."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Is Mecca the Capital of Saudi Arabi","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":" No! Mecca is the holiest city of Islam but Riyadh is the capital of Saudi Arabia.\u00a0"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"What is the population of Saudi Arabia","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":" According to the 2022 census The population of Saudi Arabia is 32,175,244 and is 90% Arab and 10% African and Asian."}}]}
Who is the King of Saudi Arabi
The King of Saudi Arabia is King Salman bin AbdulAziz Al Saud.
How much money does the Public Investment fund (PIF) have?
The Saudi PIF is among the largest sovereign wealth funds in the world and according to the stats in 2023 it has estimated assets of US$800 billion (£627bn). Although some speculators insist it is 1Trillion Dollars.
What does the public investment fund do?
The Public Investment fund (PIF) is charged with development and sustainability of Kingdoms future. Part of Vision 2030 the fund is designed to invest in assets to secure the financial future of Saudi Arabia by diversifying its current oil dependent resources of income for the Kingdoms future.
What is the currency of Saudi Arabia?
The currency of Saudi Arabia is the Saudi Riyal (SR) (SAR)
Arab News says Twelve civilians were injured by a drone attack targeting Saudi Arabia’s Abha airport on Thursday, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Arab News says Saudi Arabia and Thailand turned a new page in their relations on Tuesday, with a restoration of full diplomatic ties and a planned exchange of ambassadors.
Arab News says Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has distributed more than 185 tons of food relief in Yemen’s Abyan province.
Arab News says Shoppers in Saudi Arabia are required to scan the national COVID-19 app on their smart phones to enter malls.
Arab News says People in Saudi Arabia have been urged to avoid traveling outside the country due to the surge in coronavirus cases fueled by omicron.
The Guardian says French police have arrested a man on suspicion of being a former member of the Saudi royal guard accused of being involved in the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
French President Macron’s visit to Saudi Arabia signals a new era in French Saudi cooperation ahead of the inaugural Saudi Arabia Grand Prix. A joint…
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs on Saturday headed the Kingdom’s delegation at the Paris Peace Forum, which focused on redefining the main principles of international cooperation after the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
Newcastle United have named former Bournemouth coach Eddie Howe as the club’s new manager, it was announced on Monday.
Arab News says a Sami Al-Naji brace was enough to for Saudi Arabia to see off China in an entertaining FIFA World Cup qualifier.
Aljazeera says English Premier League football club Newcastle United have been taken over by a Saudi Arabian-backed consortium, the league said.
The Daily Mirror says the Saudi Arabian takeover of Newcastle United is on, and Mike Ashley is within hours of selling up.
Saudi Arabia will end restrictions on travel to and from the UAE, South Africa and Argentina on Wednesday morning. The travel ban was originally imposed…
Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen’s Houthis say the rebels fired three ballistic missiles at cities in the kingdom’s east and south
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan made a phone call on Thursday to his Algerian counterpart to express support as wildfires tear through the northern parts of the North African country.
Saudi Arabia voiced its support for the Lebanese people during a cabinet meeting overnight Tuesday but warned that any aid would not be allowed to reach corrupt officials.
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced that it will start gradually receiving Umrah requests from various countries as of August 9, the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
Prince Faisal said Iran was already “emboldened” and “extremely active in the region with its negative activity.”
Authorities at the Grand Mosque in Saudi Arabia’s Mecca have intensified sanitation efforts in preparation for Umrah as part of coronavirus countermeasures, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Monday.
Scientists have discovered hundreds of thousands of animal and human remains in a cave in northwestern Saudi Arabia, which they believe were gathered by striped hyenas over the past 7,000 years.
Saudi Arabia will officially reopen its borders to foreign tourists and lift off the suspension of entry for tourist visa holders starting August 1, the Kingdom’s tourism ministry announced.
Arab News says the Eastern Province municipality carried out 1,314 inspection tours in one day across shopping malls, commercial centers and stores to monitor compliance with Covid rules
Saudi Arabia is aiming to encourage people with disabilities into sport through a new country-wide initiative to foster inclusion and diversity.
Every girl admires her father, and Jawaher al-Shammari, a young Saudi woman, has been attached to the military uniform since her childhood when she used to see her own father don the same uniform after a lifetime working in one of the Kingdom’s security sectors.