Question

What is Saudi Arabia famous for?

 is Saudi Arabia famous for?

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is famous for oil, being the origin of Islam, Arabian horses, the largest sandy desert in the world (the Empty Quarter), the largest oasis in the world (Al-Ahsa), Arabic coffee, oil, countless palaces, veiled women, countless mosques, and Bedouins on horses. Bedouins on camels, Bedouins with falcons, dance moves with a sword, the holy city of Mecca and Medina, oil, and the Kaaba in the middle of the Sacred Mosque. And Saudi Arabia is the largest country in the world without a river.

Answer 1

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is witnessing tangible economic prosperity and progress in all areas of social and economic development, which has led to a significant improvement in all human development indicators such as the standard of living, health and educational services, environmental conditions as well as the potential for comprehensive development.

The national economy during the period (1999-2010) achieved an average annual growth rate of 3.4%, with per capita income of about 61,875 Saudi riyals (16,500 US dollars) by the end of this period. Moreover, the diversification of the economic base has increased, with the share of the non-oil sectors accounting for about 75.7% of GDP in 2010, despite the remarkable growth of the oil sector in recent years.

The Saudi economy has also achieved increasing integration into the global economy, as the ratio of foreign trade in basic commodities to GDP reached about 80% with the beginning of the first year of the Ninth Plan (2010). With regard to the structure of foreign trade, the share of non-oil merchandise exports in total exports increased from about 8.5% in 2000 to about

14.3% in 2010.

On the other hand, the share of consumer goods imports in total imports decreased, which is an indication of the increased dependence on domestic products and the improvement in their competitiveness.

Answer 2

Heritage in Saudi Arabia?

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Saudi Arabia

There are five UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Saudi Arabia. In addition, eleven properties are included in the UNESCO Tentative List (see List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Saudi Arabia).

Al-Ahsa Oasis World Heritage Site A developing cultural scene

Al-Ahsa Oasis shows traces of continuous human settlement in the Gulf region from the Neolithic period to the present. The largest oasis in the world includes gardens, caves, canals, springs, fountains, a drainage lake, and historical buildings in an urban setting. The oasis covers more than 85 square kilometers, is fed by a huge underground aquifer and is irrigated by the flow of more than 280 artesian springs.

World Heritage Site Al-Hajar Archaeological Site (Madain Saleh)

Al-Hajar (Madain Saleh) was the first recognized World Heritage site in Saudi Arabia. Al-Hajar is the largest preserved site of the Nabataean civilization south of Petra in Jordan. The archaeological site is famous for its well-preserved monumental tombs with ornate facades dating from the 1st century BC to the 1st century AD.

World Heritage Site At-Turaif District in Diriyah

Diriyah was the first capital of the Saudi dynasty. The city is located in the center of the Arabian Peninsula, northwest of Riyadh. From 1744 to 1818, the settlement served as the capital of the Emirate of Diriyah during the reign of the First Saudi Dynasty.

World Heritage Site Historic Jeddah, Makkah Gate

Jeddah is a Saudi coastal city on the Red Sea. In the seventh century, Jeddah was an important trading port for the Indian Ocean trade routes, through which they transported goods to the holy city of Mecca. The port is still the gateway for the many Muslim pilgrims who come to Mecca by sea.

World Heritage Site Rock Art in Hail, Saudi Arabia

In two places in the desert of the Hail region, the ancients left their traces 10,000 years ago. Numerous rock paintings were found near Jabal Umm Sinman and in the Shuwaymis area.