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About Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia, officially known as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is a country in Western Asia covering most of the Arabian Peninsula. It is the largest country in the region, Fifth in Asia and 12th in the world.

The country boasts of being the largest economy in the Middle East and in the top 20 in the world. It has the largest oil reserves in the world and fifth-largest in natural gas. Though Oil is an important industry, Saudi Arabia also generates 40% of GDP from the private sector which includes Gold Mining, Agriculture of Dates, Fruits, and Live Stock.

Since the country hosts the Mecca and Medina which are revered as the holiest place for Muslims, it generates a huge revenue from Hajj Pilgrims.

Country Facts

 

Basic Details
RegionMiddle East
Capital CityRiyadh
Government TypeUnitary Islamic absolute monarchy
Official LanguagesArabic
Currency Saudi riyal, SAR
Phone Code +966
Important CitiesJeddah, Mecca, Medina, Al-Ahsa, Ta'if, Dammam, Buraidah, Khobar, Tabuk
National DayNational Day (23rd Sept)
Economy
Ease of Doing Business Ranking62 (Easy)
Primary IndustriesCrude oil production petroleum refining petrochemicals ammonia industrial gases sodium hydroxide cement fertilizer plastics metals ship repair aircraft repair construction
Major ExportsCrude Petroleum, Refined Petroleum, Ethylene Polymers, Acyclic Alcohols, Propylene Polymers, Machinery including computers, Inorganic chemicals, Ships, boats, Organic chemicals.
Major Exports to IndiaFootwear, Animal, Food Products, Textiles and Clothing, Stone and Glass, Vegetables, Machinery and Electricals, Hides and skins, Wood, Minerals
Major Importsmachinery, mechanical appliances and electrical equipment, transport equipment and parts, base metals, chemicals and related products, and vegetables, Pharmaceuticals
Major Imports from IndiaVegetables, Chemicals, Machinery and Electricals, Fuels, Textiles and Clothing, Raw materials, Transportation, Metals, Stone and Glass, Animal
Foreign Relations
Flags
Maps
Trade Agreements with Indiabilateral relationship, bilateral trade, forging a strategic energy partnership
Bordering NationsJordan, Iraq, Qatar, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Yemen
Member ofAsian Infrastructure Investment Bank(AIIB), Group of 20(G20), Group of 77(G77), Greater Arab Free Trade Area(GAFTA), Gulf Cooperation Council(GCC), Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition(IMCTC), International Monetary Fund(IMF), Organisation of Islamic Co-operation(OIC), Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries(OPEC), United Nations(UN), World Trade Organization(WTO)
Indian Embassy Details for Saudi ArabiaEmbassy of India
H.E. Dr. Suhel Ajaz Khan
Honourable Ambassador
B-1, Diplomatic Quarter, P.B.No.94387, Riyadh-11693, Saudi Arabia
00-966-11-4884144
amb.riyadh@mea.gov.in
https://www.eoiriyadh.gov.in/


Consulate General of India in Jeddah
Mohd Shahid Alam
Consul General
Building of Mr. Abdul Mansoor Abdul Rahman Al Huwaish, Villa No. 34, Behind National Commercial Bank,, Near Al Huda Mosque, Tahliya Street, P.O. Box No. 952,, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
00-966-12-6603779
cg@cgijeddah.com
https://cgijeddah.gov.in/index.php


Embassy Details of Saudi Arabia in IndiaRoyal Embassy of Saudi Arabia
H.E. Mr. Saleh Eid H. Al-Husseini
Ambassador
EP-30,Chandragupta MargChanakyapuriNew Delhi-110021
inemb@mofa.gov.sa
011-24102000 (O)


Consulate General of Saudi Arabia in Mumbai
Mr. Suleiman bin Eid Al-Otaibi
Consul General
Maker Tower F, 4th Floor, Cuffe Parade Mumbai-400 005
incon@mofa.gov.sa
+91-22-22187725, 22187768 (O)