 In this study, we analyzed solar radiation data collected over 43 locations in Saudi Arabia between 2013 and 2021. We calculated the direct beam fraction, Kd, direct beam fraction, Kb, and direct beam ratio, Q, for each location. Additionally, we created solar maps of the annual mean G, Gd, Kd, Kb, and Q for Saudi Arabia under both all and clear sky conditions. We found that Gb had a negative linear relationship with Kd, while G had a negative linear relationship with Kb or the latitude of the site. Furthermore, we showed that Kd and Kb could be used as atmospheric scattering and absorption indices. Finally, we considered the defined solar energy zones in Saudi Arabia. This article was authored by Ashraf Farahat, Harry DeKambazidis, and Abdel Halim Laban.