The relationship between the US and the Saudi royal house began in the 1950's when George Bush senior began an oil company in Saudi Arabia and this has continued to this day. Later, bases were added and the US Military has trained men and sold planes to the Saudi. In the 1970's the Saudi royals helped banks and prominent people pull out of the savings and loans meltdown. They invested in the banking system and have a large percentage of money in it today. The close relationship to the Bush family also still exists. Prince Bandar has a room in the Bush family home.
Plus it is good to stay friends with a country that supplies us with a lot of crude oil.
the u.s. trades with saudi arabia.
Saudi Arabia is quiet smaller than the US.
Adil Al-Ahmad Al-Jubayr is the Ambassador to the US for Saudi Arabia.
The US values its relationship with Saudi Arabia because Saudi Arabia provides the United States massive amounts of petroleum. Saudi Arabia values its relationship with the US because the US provides advanced military equipment and defensive protection against Saudi Arabia's arch-rival, Iran.
Yes, US citizens need a visa to travel to Saudi Arabia.
If it is 13:00 EST it should be 21:00 in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia is GMT +3
No.
The currency in Saudi Arabia is the Saudi Riyals (SAR).
Yes, US citizens need a visa to travel to Saudi Arabia.
Yes, US citizens need a visa to visit Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia
Yes, you can drive in Saudi Arabia with a US license, but only for a limited period of time. It is recommended to obtain an International Driving Permit (IDP) to drive in Saudi Arabia for an extended period.