General information about Saudi Arabia (KSA):

 The Country in the western Asia and geographically largest sovereign state.

 Saudi Arabia most terrains consists of the dessert, lowland, steppe and mountains.

 The Middle East's biggest economy and the 18th in the world.

 KSA ranks at the 2nd in valuable natural resources in total world. It has an oil based

economy having a strong control of the government mainly over the major economic

activities..

KSA Budget:

Revenues of KSA:171.6billion(USD)

Expenditures:227.8billion(USD) (2017est.)

Main Industries of KSA

Petroleum refining, crude oil production, petrochemicals, sodium hydroxide, ammonia industrial

gases, cement, plastics, fertilizer, ship, metals, repair aircraft repair construction.

KSA growth rate in Industrial production:

-0.3% (2017est.)

Agri-products:

Barley, Wheat, melons, tomatoes, mutton, citrus, dates chickens, eggs and milk.

GDP(PPP)2019 estimate GDP(nominal)

 Total:$1.924 trillion Total:$779.89 billion

GDP Per capita:$56,817 GDP Per capita:$23,566

Inflation Rate in KSA

Years The Inflation Rate in KSA

2015 -16.909%
2016 -3.046%
2017 7.566%
2018 11.508%
2019 0.486%

Explanation:

Real (inflation-adjusted) GDP is expected to grow at an annual rate of 12.4% in second half of

2020 and recover to pre-pandemic levels by mid-2022. ("Inflation, GDP deflator (annual %) |

Data", 2021)

Unemployment Rate in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Years Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Unemployment

Rate

2016 5.65%

2017 5.89%

2018 6.04%

2019 5.93%
 2020 5.86%

Explanation:

During that period, average value of Saudi Arabia was 5.75 percent, with a minimum of 4.35

percent in 1999 and a maximum of 7.3 percent in 1991. The latest value for 2020 is 5.86 percent.

("Saudi Arabia Unemployment rate-data, chart|TheGlobalEconomy.com", 2021)

KSA Labor force:

 12.34million

Note: comprised of 10,700,000 non-Saudis and 3,100,000 Saudis (2017 est.)

Labor force by occupation:

 Industry:21.4%

 Services:71.9%

 Agriculture:6.7%

Social Etiquette and Rules in Saudi Arabia

 In KSA Alcohol is completely banned.

 In public, women should wear an Abaya, but headscarves are no longer compulsory.

 You should refrain from holding hands of affection and public displays. In the UAE and

the GCC, this is also applicable.

 Gambling in both the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates is

prohibited.
  Look out for the cafes and restaurants' family sections; do not go in if you are a male who

is single.

 Some beaches in Jeddah are only for expatriates and you can suits swimwear and shorts.

This isn't the case everywhere on public beaches.

 Shake the hand of Muslim woman only if given by her, otherwise give a quick hello or

place your hand over your heart.

 Using just the right hand to shake hands or hand it over. Using your left hand in Islam is

deemed disrespectful.

 Respecting faith. During prayer hours, stores, bars, etc. can close for a little time.

 On Fridays, the holiest day, stores and several services are closed. Sunday-Thursday is

the regular week.

 Ramadan is the Holy Month where, during daylight hours, Muslims fast.

 During this time, except in your auto, do not have any water or food available in public or

you face fines.

 • There is no dress code for children.

General information about United Arab Emirates (UAE):

 United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a country in West Asia.

 A country has an alternative federal constitutional monarchy.

 The combined economy is second largest economy in entire Middle East. 

 Inflation is a major challenge for macroeconomic policy in the UAE. It has a strong

physical infrastructure and a stable macroeconomic environment. Qualified workforce as

well as product market.

  The UAE's central bank controls monetary policy. It benefits from different management

in terms of higher income from oil and simultaneous consolidation of foreign debt.

 Macroeconomic policies in the UAE failed to prevent a crisis due

to overheating and leverage.

 Inflation is around 2.5%. 

United Arab Emirates Capital:Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates Currency:UAE dirham

UAE current President: Khalifa-bin-Zayed-Al-Nahyan.

Spoken Languages: Arabic

Religion: Islam

Government: Federal Elective Constitutional Monarchy

Total area of UAE:83,600km2 (32,300 sq.mi)

GDP(PPP) 2020 estimate GDP (nominal)2018 estimate

Total:$987.456 billion Total:$432.612 billion
Per capita:$70,441 Per capita:$41,476
United Arab Emirates Inflation Rate

Years Inflation Rate in

2016 -1.62%
2017 -1.97%
2018 -3.07%
2019 -1.93%
2020 -1.5%

Explanation:

The UAE inflation rate was 1.93% compared to previous year. Estimates show a sharp rise of

over 3.07% for 2018, before inflation slumps back to around 2% in 2021. ("United Arab

Emirates-inflation rate 2025|Statista", 2021)

United Arab Emirates Unemployment rate:

Years Unemployment rate UAE

2016 1.636%
2017 2.463%
2018 2.229%
2019 2.348%
2020 2.447%

("United Arab Emirates - inflation rate 2025 | Statista", 2021)

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