Saudi EFL students experience similar difficulties as other language learners do when learning English. One of the most crucial disciplines of foreign language (FL) method study is the employment of reading strategies by speakers of EFL. Students who actively employ their reading comprehension techniques are able to comprehend and remember more of what they read as well as develop better levels of language competence. In this review paper, researchers find out the challenges that EFL learners face in reading in the Saudi Arabian context are: limited vocabulary, Lack of self-study exercises and difficulty grasping the meaning of the text, spelling of words and pronunciation problems; limited discussion among the class and group work; not reading widely enough and reading fluency. The strategies suggested for improving EFL reading skills are: hearing the teacher read aloud to the class; and scaffolding. The findings of this review study found that effective reading methods are essential for raising reading skills in EFL students in Saudi Arabia.