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Fact file/Saudi Arabia

FACT FILE

KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA


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.


Demography:

Population in Saudi Arabia increased to 28.08 Million in December of 2011 from 27.45 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, 2010.

Saudi population: 27,136,977

Saudi population: 18,707,576 males: 9,527,173 females :9,180,403

69%

31%

0%

Population 2010

Saudi nationals Expatriate


Expatriates: 8,429,401 males: 5,932,974 females: 2496427

51%

49%

Saudi Population

Male

Female

70%

30%

0%

Foreigners

Male

Female

Fact file/Saudi Arabia Economy:

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

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

384,686 476,305 376,692 447,762 577,595

0

100,000

200,000

300,000

400,000

500,000

600,000

700,000

2008 2009 2010 2011


GDP Composition by sector:

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)

2%

68%

30%

GDP Composition by Sector

Agriculture

Industry

Services

Fact file/Saudi Arabia Riyad Bank (Regional Banks)

Saudi Arabia’s value of exports (m $)

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

233,174 313,462 192,296 251,143 360,092

Saudia Arabia’s values of oil exports : 318,480 (m $)

The total exports account 53% out of which 47% are oil exports

53%

47%

Trade

total export oil exports


Saudi Arabia’s Proven Crude Oil Reserves (mb)

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

264,209 264,063 264,590 264,516 265,405

Saudi Arabia’s proven natural gas reserves(billion standard C um)

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

7,305 7,570 7,920 8,016 8,151

Middle East 75%

SaudiArabia 25%

Crude Oil reserves of Saudi Arabia

91%

9%

0%

Natural Gas Reserves

Middle East Saudi Arabia


Active rigs in OPEC Members and in world

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

76 127 102 98 121

Wells completed in OPEC Members

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

483 592 450 386 405

Producing wells in Saudi Arabia

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

2,310 1,560 2,811 2,895 3,245

Daily Crude Oil Production Average

1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2011

Middle East 80%

Saudia Arab 20%

0%

Active Rigs in Saudi Arabia


1,313.5 3,799.1 9,900.5 6,412.5 8,094.5 9,311.0

0.00

1,000.00

2,000.00

3,000.00

4,000.00

5,000.00

6,000.00

7,000.00

8,000.00

9,000.00

10,000.00

1990 2000 2011


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

2000 2001 2002 2003 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

24,345 27,332 24,567 24,567 28,107 32,073 37,630 39,766 42,024 45,200 45,200 46,200

0

5,000

10,000

15,000

20,000

25,000

30,000

35,000

40,000

45,000

50,000

2000 2001 2002 2003 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012


Active military manpower

Values of arms imports (US$ MILLION):

1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999

8900 9968 9312 8962 8143 10350 9862 11600 8424 7700

0

50,000

100,000

150,000

200,000

250,000

2000 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012


Key Combat strength:

Total main battle tanks: 565

Wing Combat Aircraft: 296

Total military manpower:

Army: 7500000

Airforce: 20000

Navy: 13500

Guard: 100000

Air Defense: 1600

Paramilitary: 15500

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)

0

2000

4000

6000

8000

10000

12000

14000

1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999

Axi

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Value of Arms Import

Fact file/Saudi Arabia 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

Fact file/Saudi Arabia Naval Force:

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 2005.

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 2011.

Pakistan’s exports to Saudi Arabia

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012(June-

Jul)

313.03 284.14 394.16 404.60 418.23 431.00 243.42


List of Export Commodities

Commodity

Description

2009 2010 2011

Cereals 126.23 137.87 95.97

Textile Articles 82.63 50.67 64.22

Meat and edible meat

offal

23.62 38.73 42.82

Articles of Apparel

accessories

20.20 18.00 19.63

Man-made staple

fibers

13.22 14.00 18.96

Saudi Arabia’s exports to Pakistan:

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 June-

July)

0

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011


3252.72 3088.82 4207.01 3086.45 3717.83 5184.35 2244.53

Export Commodities:

Commodity Description 2009 2010 2011

Mineral Fuels, oils etc 2,883.17 2,953.34 3,686.42

Plastics and articles thereof 257.25 412.92 452.41

Organic Chemicals 152.06 230.59 314.57

Fertilizers 84.96 123.89 82.10

Iron and Steel 17.85 7.04 26.20

Pak- Saudi Joint Ventures:

HUBCO

Pak Electron

Attock Cement

National Tiles and Ceramics

0

1000

2000

3000

4000

5000

6000

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011


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.

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