[499] In its 2017 religious freedom report, the US State Department named Saudi Arabia a Country of Particular Concern (CPC). Saudi Arabia's published reserves have shown little change since 1980, with the main exception being an increase of about 100 billion barrels (1.61010m3) between 1987 and 1988. "[284], The US expects its Gulf allies involved in the coalition in Yemen to put in more efforts and address the rising concerns about the millions that have been pushed to the brink of famine. Among its plans were to launch "economic cities" (e.g. Part of the response of the royal family was to enforce the much stricter observance of traditional religious and social norms in the country (for example, the closure of cinemas) and to give the Ulema a greater role in government. Saudi Arabia has since been an absolute monarchy, where political decisions are made on the basis of consultation among the King, the Council of Ministers, and the countrys traditional elites that oversee a highly authoritarian regime. In addition, Saudi farmers grow substantial amounts of other grains such as barley, sorghum, and millet. The Ministry's origins can be traced to 1925, when a number of regional health departments were established, with the first in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. [5] Other estimates are 30%[461] or 33%[462]) Immigrants make up 38.3% of the total population, according to UN data (2019), mostly coming from the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. [citation needed] Saudi Arabia spends 8.8% of its gross domestic product on education, compared with the global average of 4.6%. [452] Saudi population has grown rapidly since 1950 when it was estimated to be 3 million,[453] and for many years had one of the highest population growth rates in the world at around 3 per cent a year. Classes are segregated by sex. [149][374] Though there are lakes in the country, Saudi Arabia is the largest country in the world by area with no permanent rivers. The study also found the median percentage of male smokers to be much higher than that of females (~26.5% for males, ~9% for females). [502] The rate of literacy is 99% among males and 96% among females in 2020. Under previous Saudi law, all females were required to have a male guardian (wali), typically a father, brother, husband, or uncle (mahram). Flat, unleavened taboon bread is a staple of virtually every meal, as are dates, fresh fruit, yoghurt, and hummus. [328], The United States sold more than $80 billion in military hardware between 1951 and 2006 to the Saudi military. Saudi Arabia is increasingly activating its ports in order to participate in trade between Europe and China in addition to oil transport. There are several species of snakes, many of which are venomous. By 1891, the Al Rashid were victorious and the Al Saud were driven into exile in Kuwait.[77]. Scuba diving, windsurfing, sailing and basketball (which is played by both men and women) are also popular with the Saudi Arabian national basketball team winning bronze at the 1999 Asian Championship. The "sharek" visa process started on 15 December 2018 when the Saudi Ad Diriyah E Prix race started. WebThis Saudi Arabia country study report is divided into four main chapters. [121] From the 1990s, signs of discontent continued and included, in 2003 and 2004, a series of bombings and armed violence in Riyadh, Jeddah, Yanbu and Khobar. Subject to this suzerainty, Arabia was ruled by a patchwork of tribal rulers,[100][101] with the Sharif of Mecca having pre-eminence and ruling the Hejaz. [290] Another documentary by Bryan Fogel, The Dissident, which excavated a web of deceit behind the murder, was to be released on the same day that marked the second death anniversary of Khashoggi. This research focuses on analyzing the daily global solar radiation (GSR) data of Najran province located in Saudi Arabia and proposed a [49][50] Aside from horses, animals such as sheep, goats, dogs, in particular of the Saluki breed, ostriches, falcons and fish were discovered in the form of stone statues and rock engravings. [59], Climatic change and the onset of aridity may have brought about the end of this phase of settlement, as little archaeological evidence exists from the succeeding millennium. Besides, Paleolithic artefacts are similar to material remains uncovered at the Acheulean sites in the Nefud Desert. [396], The oil industry constitutes about 45% of Saudi Arabia's nominal gross domestic product, compared with 40% from the private sector (see below). [123] Police stopped the demonstration after about 15 minutes and arrested 30 to 50 people. High taxes and a growth in unemployment have contributed to discontent and have been reflected in a rise in civil unrest, and discontent with the royal family. [559] As a consequence, under Saudi rule, an estimated 95% of Mecca's historic buildings, most over a thousand years old, have been demolished for religious reasons. "[607] Following this, Saudi Arabia implemented the anti-domestic violence law in 2014. 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[643][644][645] In 2016, the General Entertainment Authority was formed to oversee the expansion of the Saudi entertainment sector. [441][442], According to the Joint Monitoring Program (JMP) for Water Supply and Sanitation of the WHO and UNICEF, the latest reliable source on access to water and sanitation in Saudi Arabia is the 2004 census. [650][651] Guetta's comments come as Saudi Arabia increasingly attracts big name western music acts to perform in the kingdom.[652]. "[307] The Saudi government denies these claims or that it exports religious or cultural extremism. Saudi Arabia is home to a rich marine life. This leads us into the 21st century, where Saudi Arabia is one of the most developed and modern countries of the world. [26][27] Saudi Arabia has since become the world's second-largest oil producer (behind the US) and the world's largest oil exporter, controlling the world's second-largest oil reserves and the fourth-largest gas reserves. The annual King's Camel Race, begun in 1974, is one of the sport's most important contests and attracts animals and riders from throughout the region. What a report says", "The Tourists Guide To The 10 Amazing Volcanoes in Saudi Arabia", "VOLCANIC ARABIA: It started with tremors", "Snow City: Saudi Arabia's Tabuk region dresses in white to mesmerize people", "VIDEO: Do you know there are 1,300 islands in Saudi Arabia? The militants involved were in part angered by what they considered to be the corruption and un-Islamic nature of the Saudi government. Kebabs and falafel are popular, as is shwarm (shawarma), a marinated grilled meat dish of lamb, mutton, or chicken. [149] As mentioned earlier, in recent years there have been limited steps to widen political participation such as the establishment of the Consultative Council in the early 1990s and the National Dialogue Forum in 2003. [157] The key ministries are generally reserved for the royal family,[138] as are the 13 regional governorships. This has strained the already problematic Saudi ArabiaTurkey relations. Dates, once a staple of the Saudi diet, are now mainly grown for global humanitarian aid. [538], In May 2019, the then Saudi Minister of Health Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan AlRabiah received a global award on behalf of the Kingdom for combatting smoking through social awareness, treatment, and application of regulations. [116] King Khalid died of a heart attack in June 1982. [653][654][655] More traditional sports such as horse racing and camel racing are also popular. Saudi Arabia also jailed its two editors of Wikipedia Osama Khalid and Ziyad al-Sofiani for their contribution to Wikipedia posts in Arabic. [28] The kingdom is categorized as a World Bank high-income economy and is the only Arab country to be part of the G20 major economies. There are six elements inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list:[633] Al-Qatt Al-Asiri, female traditional interior wall decoration in Asir; Almezmar, drumming and dancing with sticks; Falconry, a living human heritage; Arabic coffee, a symbol of generosity; Majlis, a cultural and social space; Alardah Alnajdiyah, dance, drumming and poetry in Saudi Arabia. It indicates that 97% of the population had access to an improved source of drinking water and 99% had access to improved sanitation. This led to the Ministry advising that there should be a tax increase on unhealthy food, drink and also cigarettes in the region. 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[82] They were overthrown by the Usfurids in 1253. [311] Several reforms took place including curbing the powers of religious police,[312] restricting the volume of loudspeakers in mosques,[313][314] reducing the number of hours spent on Islamic education in schools,[315] stopping funding mosques in foreign countries,[316] and first mixed-gender concert performed by woman. Saudi Arabia Country Overview | World Health Organization. [379] [125] In response, King Abdullah announced on 22 February 2011 a series of benefits for citizens amounting to $36 billion, of which $10.7 billion was earmarked for housing. [480] Saudi Sign Language is the principal language of the deaf community, amounting to around 100,000 speakers. [511] [660] Since 2020, the progress of women's integration into the Saudi sport scene began to develop rapidly. These coastal reefs are also visited by pelagic species of Red Sea fish, including some of the 44 species of shark. [680][681] The kingdom is also the 27th largest market for e-commerce with a revenue of US$8 billion in 2021, placing it ahead of Belgium and behind Norway.[682]. [408] The King has announced that the per capita income is forecast to rise from $15,000 in 2006 to $33,500 in 2020. [586] 90 per cent of books published in the kingdom were on religious subjects, and most of the doctorates awarded by its universities were in Islamic studies. [51], In November 2017, hunting scenes showing images of the most likely domesticated dogs, resembling the Canaan dog, wearing leashes were discovered in Shuwaymis, a hilly region of northwestern Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia is a major market for pan-Arab satellite and pay-TV. Of the native dances, the most popular is a martial line dance known as the arah, which includes lines of men, frequently armed with swords or rifles, dancing to the beat of drums and tambourines. 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