As the largest and most liquid bourse in the MENA region, the Saudi Stock Exchange accounts for around 50% of the GCC equity market. Increasing investor appetite, sustained earnings growth by Saudi companies and the relatively robust nature of the Kingdom’s economy make for a positive outlook for the exchange. Although still at a relatively early stage of development, the bourse has begun to...
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Chapter | Capital Markets from The Report: Saudi Arabia 2014
Fuelled by the ongoing state infrastructure investment drive, non-oil private sector growth was estimated at 9.4% in 2013. The Kingdom posted a budget surplus of $54.9bn in 2013, or 7.4% of GDP, driven largely by oil exports, which averaged 7.54m bpd over the course of 2013. Efforts are under way to boost the employment of nationals and make the most of Saudi Arabia’s young population, and...
Despite the turmoil in global energy markets, Saudi Arabia moved towards the end of 2014 with its economy having outperformed many in the region.
Articles & Analysis | Facts for visitors: Useful information for business and leisure travellers to Saudi Arabia from The Report: Saudi Arabia 2014
Saudi Arabia is a socially conservative country and interaction between unrelated men and women is prohibited. Businessmen should wait for a woman to offer her hand to shake in a meeting. In all other situations, keep a respectful distance. Handshakes between men are common. Saudis pride themselves on their hospitality and it is impolite to begin business without engaging in...
Articles & Analysis | A good night’s rest: Jeddah Hotel Listings from The Report: Saudi Arabia 2014
View contact details and general information for some of the leading hotels and resorts in Jeddah...
Articles & Analysis | Compulsory coverage: Mandatory health and motor lines bring opportunities and challenges from The Report: Saudi Arabia 2014
The reasons for the low insurance take-up seen across the MENA region are well documented: a low level of consumer awareness, cultural resistance and the relatively underdeveloped financial sectors of some nations are frequently cited to explain the penetration rate of around 1%, compared to a global average estimated by PwC at 6.5% in 2012....