Updated Jun 10, 2026
Which blocs and alliances does Saudi Arabia belong to?
Every diplomatic bloc and alliance Saudi Arabia belongs to — and the allies, rivals, and neighbors that shape its votes.
Bloc memberships
G20
19Premier forum for international economic cooperation, ~85% of global GDP.
Arab League
22League of Arab States — political bloc of Arabic-speaking countries.
OPEC
12Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries — coordinates oil production policy.
NAM
122Largest grouping outside the great-power blocs — around 120 members focused on autonomy.
GCC
6Six Arabian-peninsula monarchies coordinating economic and security policy.
Allies, rivals & neighbours
Organisation memberships
Memberships
Organizations
UNUNfounding-member · 1945
OPECOPECfounding-member · 1960
GCCGCCfounding-member · 1981
G20G20member
ALALfounding-member · 1945
OICOICfounding-member