Key Facts
Type
Government Body
Sector
Not specified
Industry
Not specified
Status
Draft
Country
Not specified
Headquarters
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Founded
9/23/1932
Dissolved
Active
Also Known As
KSAKingdom of Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia
Tags
absolute monarchysovereign stateoil exporterIslamic theocracy
Overall Confidence
70%
Internal Notes
No notes
Key Information
Leadership
No leadership added
Positions
No positions added
Government Level
Not specified
Branch
Not specified
Country (if foreign)
Not applicable
Parent Agency
None (top-level)
Jurisdiction
Not specified
About
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a monarchy in the Middle East and a major oil producer with significant oil wealth. It has an oil-dependent economy and maintains major U.S. defense and energy ties, alongside significant global investments through its sovereign wealth fund.
Key Relationships
Joe Biden
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Biden's administration has navigated complex ties with Saudi Arabia, including arms sales and Yemen policy, building on his VP-era criticisms now tempered by energy dependencies.
Since 2021
Joe Biden
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Saudi entities have lobbied Biden's administration on energy and human rights issues, amid tensions over oil prices and Yemen.
Since 2021
George W. Bush
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The Saudi government and royals, including Prince Bandar, donated undisclosed sums (reportedly over $1 million) to the George W. Bush Presidential Center, supporting its operations post-presidency.
Since 2009