Fact file/saudi Arabia FACT FILE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA

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1 FACT FILE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA

2 Introduction The basis for the modern Saudi Arabia was formed in 1932 when King Abdul Aziz bin Abdul Rahman Al Saud united the different regions of Arabian Peninsula into one nation. King Abdul Aziz died in 1953 and King Saud bin Abdul Aziz became the new Crown Prince. King Saud established the Council of Ministers and the Ministries of Health, Education and Commerce. In 1964 Crown Prince King Faisal became the King. He was assassinated and succeeded by his brother Khalid bin Abdul Aziz. In 2005 King Abdullah became the chief of the state. The King introduced number of economic reforms aimed at the diversification of the economy and strengthening the private sector. Geography: Saudi Arabia occupies a large part of the Arabian Peninsula with an area of about 865,000 square miles. The country consists of thirteen provinces which is primarily composed of desert area. Riyadh is the capital city which is located in the central eastern part of the country. It extends from Red Sea on the west to the Arabian Gulf in the East. It is largely bounded by land area which includes seven countries.to the west, is Yemen connected by the coastal border formed by Gulf of Aqaba and Red Sea which is almost 18,000km wide. To the north it borders with Jordan, Iraq and Kuwait and to the south is Sultanate of Oman. To the East lies United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and The Island of Bahrain. Strategically, Saudi Arabia lies at the crossroads of three continents: Europe, Asia, and Africa. Government: Chief of state/king and Prime Minister: Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz al- Saud. The Central Institution of Saudi Arabian government is monarchy. The constitution of the country is based on the principles of the Holy Quran which is governed by Sharia law. Council of Ministers: 1953 onwards the Council of Ministers is appointed by the King. The Council consists of the king (PrimeMinister), the first and the second deputy ministers,20 ministers,2 ministers of state and a small number of advisors and the heads of major autonomous organizations. The Kingdom is Saudi Arabia is divided into 13 provinces that are governed by the princes or the close relatives of the royal family. All the governors are appointed by the King.

3 Demography: Population in Saudi Arabia increased to Million in December of 2011 from Million in December of 2010, according to a report released by the World Bank. According to 2010 the population of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia amounted to 27,136,977, out of whom 8,429,401 were expatriates, a preliminary report by the Public Statistics and Information Department which recently conducted a countrywide census said today. In a statement, the authority said the figures, still under revision, reflect the number of population as of April 27, Saudi population: 27,136,977 Population 2010 Saudi nationals Expatriate 0% 31% 69% Saudi population: 18,707,576 males: 9,527,173 females :9,180,403

4 Saudi Population Fact file/saudi Arabia 49% 51% Male Female Expatriates: 8,429,401 males: 5,932,974 females: Foreigners 0% 30% Male Female 70%

5 Economy: Fact file/saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia s economy is largely oil-based with strong government controls on most economic activities. Saudi Arabia is the world s largest exporter of petroleum and is an important member of the OPEC. The country s petroleum sectors account for 45% of the GDP and 90% of the export earnings. The Saudi economy is also dependent on roughly 6 million overseas workers, mostly in the oil and service sectors. Saudi Arabia has been a member of the WTO since December 2005 to attract foreign investment. Key sectors in Saudi Arabia s economy Energy Transport and logistics ICT Health Life Sciences Education Saudi Arabia s GDP at current market prices $m , , , , , , , , , , , ,

6 GDP Composition by sector: GDP Composition by Sector 2% 30% Agriculture Industry Services 68% Economic Boom: Saudi Arabia has planned and on the road to construct four new economic cities at the cost of more than 60 billion dollars. The new economic cities King Abdullah Economic City, Prince Abdul Aziz Bin Mousaed Economic City, Knowledge Economic City and Jazan Economic City will promote economic diversification, create over a million new job opportunities, homes for 4-5 million residents and, most significantly contribute to Saudi economy. Largest Companies in Saudi Arabia: Saudi Basic Industries (Diversified Chemicals) Saudi Telecommunications (Telecommunications services) Saudi Electricity (Electric Utilities) Al Rajhi Bank (Regional Banks) Samba Financial Group (Major Banks)

7 Riyad Bank (Regional Banks) Fact file/saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia s value of exports (m $) , , , , ,092 Saudia Arabia s values of oil exports : 318,480 (m $) Trade total export oil exports 47% 53% The total exports account 53% out of which 47% are oil exports

8 Saudi Arabia s Proven Crude Oil Reserves (mb) , , , , ,405 Crude Oil reserves of Saudi Arabia SaudiArabia 25% Middle East 75% Saudi Arabia s proven natural gas reserves(billion standard C um) ,305 7,570 7,920 8,016 8,151 Natural Gas Reserves Middle East Saudi Arabia 0% 9% 91%

9 Active rigs in OPEC Members and in world Active Rigs in Saudi Arabia 0% Saudia Arab 20% Middle East 80% Wells completed in OPEC Members Producing wells in Saudi Arabia ,310 1,560 2,811 2,895 3,245 Daily Crude Oil Production Average

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11 Defence: Saudi Defence forces consists of Saudi Arabian Army Royal Saudi Air force Royal Saudi Navy Royal Saudi Air Defense Saudi Arabian National Guard Military Expenditures ,345 27,332 24,567 24,567 28,107 32,073 37,630 39,766 42,024 45,200 45,200 50,000 45,000 40,000 35,000 30,000 25,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,

12 Active military manpower 250, , , ,000 50, Values of arms imports (US$ MILLION):

13 Axis Title Value of Arms Import Fact file/saudi Arabia Key Combat strength: Total main battle tanks: 565 Wing Combat Aircraft: 296 Total military manpower: Army: Airforce: Navy: Guard: Air Defense: 1600 Paramilitary: Regular Army MANOEUVRE Armored 3 armd bde (1 recce coy, 3 tk bn, 1 mech bn, 1 fd arty bn, 1 AD bn, 1 AT bn, 1 engr coy, 1 log bn, 1 maint coy, 1 med coy)

14 Mechanized 5 mech bde (1 recce coy, 1 tk bn, 3 mech bn, 1 fd arty bn, 1 AD bn, 1 AT bn, 1 engr coy, 1 log bn, 1 maint coy, 1 med coy) Light 1 (Royal Guard) regt (3 lt inf bn) Air Manoeuvre 1 AB bde (2 AB bn, 3 SF coy) Aviation 1 comd (1 atk hel bde, 1 tpt hel bde) Armored Fighting Vehicles MFV/RECCE/LTTV S: 2647 APCS :4160 Rocket launchers:545 Operational Artillery weapons:945 Air Defence: Saudi Arabia has a monopoly of airborne warning and control systems, and that its AWACS aircraft give it a major advantage in battle management, some forms of intelligence collection and air force maritime patrol capability. Armed Attack helicopters:88 Fighter Attack Multi role Combat Aircraft Typhoon: 22 Tornado: 70 f-155:71 f-15c/d: 82 Reconnaissance AWACS: 15 Anti-ship gulf Attack: 39

15 Naval Force: Fact file/saudi Arabia Naval ships: 2340 Warships with Anti ship Missiles: 20 Mine Warships:7 Naval Aircraft and helicopter:46 Representation at international level: Saudi Arabia is an active member of United Nations, most of UN specialized agencies and other numerous International organizations. At regional level Saudi Arabia has developed closed ties with the other Arab and Gulf states through memberships in the Arab Bureau of Education for the Gulf States, Arab Monetary Fund, Arab Sports Federation, and Gulf Cooperation Council, Islamic Cooperation for the Development of Private Sector, League of the Arab States, Muslim World League, Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).KSA is also a member of IMF. Saudi Arabia gained full membership at World Trade Organization in December Saudi Arabia, being geographically located the cross roads of the world has a powerful economy and a stable government. Kingdom s foreign policy is not only restricted to promote its own national interest. It has worked not only for regional peace but also made efforts to bring stability and peace at international level. Pak-Saudi Relations Pakistan and Saudi Arab enjoy excellent relations. The people of Pakistan have close affiliation with the land and people of birth place of Islam. Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have extensive trade relations. The trade rose to 18 billion dollars in Pakistan s exports to Saudi Arabia (June- Jul)

16 500 Fact file/saudi Arabia List of Export Commodities Commodity Description Cereals Textile Articles Meat and edible meat offal Articles of Apparel accessories Man-made staple fibers Saudi Arabia s exports to Pakistan: June- July)

17 Export Commodities: Commodity Description Mineral Fuels, oils etc 2, , , Plastics and articles thereof Organic Chemicals Fertilizers Iron and Steel Pak- Saudi Joint Ventures: HUBCO Pak Electron Attock Cement National Tiles and Ceramics

18 Saudi-Pak Industrial and Agricultural Investment Company Prime Commercial Bank Falcon Cement Attock Oil Refinery Pak-Arab Refinery Faisal Islamic Bank Sanaullah Woolen Mills Al-Dahlawi Sana Co. for manufacturing Surgical Strings National Fabric Products Factory United Spinning & Textile Factories Co. Al-Olyan Descon Engineering Co. Fact file/saudi Arabia