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    Saudi Arabia - Government
    Based on the etymology of Saudi Arabia, it was named after the ruling dynasty of the country, the House of Saud; the name Arabia can be traced back at least as far as the ancient Romans, who referred to the peninsula as "Arabia Felix" (Arabia the Fortunate). The Government system in this country is the absolute monarchy type and the different Administrative divisions includes: 13 regions (manatiq, singular - mintaqah); Al Bahah, Al Hudud ash Shamaliyah (Northern Border), Al Jawf, Al Madinah al Munawwarah (Medina), Al Qasim, Ar Riyad (Riyadh), Ash Sharqiyah (Eastern), 'Asir, Ha'il, Jazan, Makkah al Mukarramah (Mecca), Najran, Tabuk
    National symbols

    Palm tree over two crossed swords.

    The flag
    The National flag of Saudi Arabia has no official description available.
    The National Anthem
    Title N/A
    Lyric/music N/A
    More about the government of Saudi Arabia
    Date of Independence 23 September 1932 (unification of the kingdom)
    National holiday Saudi National Day (Unification of the Kingdom), 23 September (1932)
    Legal system Islamic (sharia) system with some elements of Egyptian, French, and customary law; commercial disputes handled by special committees
    International law organization participation has not submitted an ICJ jurisdiction declaration; non-party state to the ICCt
    Constitution
    History 1 March 1992 -- Basic Law of Government, issued by royal decree, serves as the constitutional framework and is based on the Qur'an and the life and traditions of the Prophet Muhammad
    Amendment process Proposed by the king directly or proposed to the king by the Consultative Assembly or by the Council of Ministers; passage by the king through royal decree
    Citizenship
    Citizenship by birth no
    Citizenship by descent only the father must be a citizen of Saudi Arabia; a child born out of wedlock in Saudi Arabia to a Saudi mother and unknown father
    Dual citizenship recognized no
    Residency requirement for naturalization 5 years
    Executive Branch
    Chief of state King SALMAN bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 23 January 2015)
    Head of government Crown Prince and Prime Minister MUHAMMAD BIN SALMAN bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 27 September 2022)
    Cabinet Council of Ministers appointed by the monarch every 4 years and includes many royal family members
    Election/appointment process none; the monarchy is hereditary; an Allegiance Council created by royal decree in 2006 established a committee of Saudi princes who have a voice in selecting future Saudi kings
    Legislative branch
    Legislature name Shura Council (Majlis Ash-Shura)
    Legislative structure Unicameral
    Number of seats 151 (all appointed)
    Scope of elections Full renewal
    Term in office 4 years
    Most recent election date 9/2/2024
    Percentage of women in chamber 19.9%
    Expected date of next election August 2028
    Judicial branch
    Highest court(s) High Court (consists of the court chief; organized into circuits with 3-judge panels, except for the criminal circuit, which has a 5-judge panel for cases involving major punishments)
    Judge selection and term of office High Court chief and chiefs of the High Court Circuits appointed by royal decree on the recommendation of the Supreme Judiciary Council, a 10-member body of high-level judges and other judicial heads; new judges and assistant judges serve 1- and 2-year probations, respectively, before permanent assignment
    Subordinate courts Court of Appeals; Specialized Criminal Court, first-degree courts composed of general, criminal, personal status, and commercial courts; Labor Court; a hierarchy of administrative courts
    Diplomatic representation in the US
    Chief of mission Ambassador Reema Bint Bandar Bin Sultan AL SAUD (since 8 July 2019)
    Chancery 601 New Hampshire Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20037
    Telephone [1] (202) 342-3800
    FAX [1] (202) 295-3625
    Email address and website
    saudisusemb@mofa.gov.sa

    https://www.saudiembassy.net/
    Consulate(s) general Houston, Los Angeles, New York
    Diplomatic representation from the US
    Chief of mission Ambassador (vacant); Chargé d’Affaires Alison DILWORTH (since January 2025)
    Embassy Riyadh 11564
    Mailing address 6300 Riyadh Place, Washington DC  20521-6300
    Telephone [966] (11) 835-4000
    FAX [966] (11) 488-7360
    Email address and website
    RiyadhACS@state.gov

    https://sa.usembassy.gov/
    Consulate(s) general Dhahran, Jeddah
    National heritage
    Total World Heritage Sites 7 (7 cultural, 1 natural)
    Selected World Heritage Site locales Hegra Archaeological Site (al-Hijr / Madā ͐ in Ṣāliḥ) (c); At-Turaif District in ad-Dir'iyah (c); Historic Jeddah, the Gate to Makkah (c); Rock Art in the Hail Region of Saudi Arabia (c); Al-Ahsa Oasis, an Evolving Cultural Landscape (c); Ḥimā Cultural Area (c); ‘Uruq Bani Ma’arid (n);The Cultural Landscape of Al-Faw Archaeological Area (c)
    Key Political parties and their leaders in Saudi Arabia
  • None / No active registered political parties.
    • International organization participation
  • ABEDA
  • AfDB (nonregional member)
  • AFESD
  • AMF
  • BIS
  • BRICS
  • CAEU
  • CP
  • FAO
  • G-20
  • G-77
  • GCC
  • IAEA
  • IBRD
  • ICAO
  • ICC (national committees)
  • ICRM
  • IDA
  • IDB
  • IFAD
  • IFC
  • IFRCS
  • IHO
  • ILO
  • IMF
  • IMO
  • IMSO
  • Interpol
  • IOC
  • IOM (observer)
  • IPU
  • ISO
  • ITSO
  • ITU
  • LAS
  • MIGA
  • NAM
  • OAPEC
  • OAS (observer)
  • OIC
  • OPCW
  • OPEC
  • PCA
  • UN
  • UNCTAD
  • UNESCO
  • UNIDO
  • UNOOSA
  • UNRWA
  • UNWTO
  • UPU
  • WCO
  • WFTU (NGOs)
  • WHO
  • WIPO
  • WMO
  • WTO
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    Saudi Arabia is found in Western Asia