Riyadh
TThe Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, located in west of Asia and occupying the largest part of the Arabian Peninsula, it is bordered by the Red Sea to the west, Jordan, Iraq, and Kuwait to the north, the Arabian Gulf, Bahrain, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates to the east, Oman to the southeast, and Yemen to the south.
Total Area
2,149,690 km2Landscape
The landscape is mostly desert, with expansive plains, sand dunes, and mountain ranges.Climate
Features a continental desert climate—hot summers, cold winters, and rainfall during winter.Total Population
35.9 million (2026 estimate)Citizens
55.6%Expats
44.4%
SSaudi Arabia is a monarchy governed by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques. The King is the head of state and government, supported by the Crown Prince and the Council of Ministers. The Kingdom plays a central role in serving pilgrims and Umrah performers visiting Makkah and Madinah.
President
King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al SaudVice President & Prime Minister
Mohammed bin Salman Al SaudFor questions, support, or more information about Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s e-Government services and initiatives, please get in touch with the official authority:
Official Language
ArabicNational Day
September 23Time Zone
UTC+3