Saudipedia - Government and Politics

Yes, the seasonal work visa, issued specifically for the Hajj season, may be used for that purpose. An entry fee of SAR1,000 is required. The stay duration for this visa is four months, non-renewable and non-convertible...

It is a law that includes a set of rules regulating foreign investment in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . It was enacted by the Saudi government on April 10, 2000, and amended in 2021. The law aims to encourage foreign in...

Yes, there are Saudi astronauts. Prince Sultan Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz was the first Saudi astronaut who participated in the mission to launch the first satellite for the Arab Satellite Communications Organization (Ara...

The Ministry of Justice in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is considered a legislative entity for the Board of Grievances . In general, it is the entity responsible for providing judicial and documentary services, with its ...

Yes, coffee beans are cultivated in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . The mountainous highlands of the southwest part of the Kingdom, particularly the provinces of Jazan , al-Bahah, and Aseer, are the most productive; with ...

The territories of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia include three railway networks: the Northern Network, the Eastern Network, and the Haramain High-Speed Railway . These networks serve areas where about three-quarters of th...

A State Minister in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is appointed by a Royal Decree. He does not preside over a specific ministry but holds the title of State Minister only. He reports directly to the Prime Minister and is o...

They are courts  that have jurisdiction over disputes related to labor contracts and wages, rights, work injuries and compensations, and disputes arising from dismissal. They also monitor labor law penalties and handle...

The Supreme Judicial Council of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia undertakes several regulatory, administrative, supervisory, and developmental responsibilities in all matters related to the judiciary, its systems, operationa...

In 2021, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia adopted the purple color for the ceremonial carpets used in official guest receptions in a joint initiative between the Ministry of Culture and the Royal Protocol. The color was insp...

The Saudi Real Estate Institute organizes training courses aiming at enhancing the competencies and experiences of the real estate market workforce. It also provides specialized and accredited certificates to support th...

Khalas dates comprise 25 percent of all palm trees in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , making it the leading type in production and exports. It also ranks first in terms of the number of palm trees in Saudi Arabia. Riyadh ...