Saudi Arabia

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Since its establishment in late May 1981, the GCC has experienced over three decades of rapid economic growth. The bloc’s six members – Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE – have benefitted from greater integration and cooperation over the years, and continue to work to diversify their economies to maintain their competitive edge.

Never far from the headlines, the region faces a number of significant political and economic challenges. Amidst this, however, the economies of the Middle East offer numerous opportunities for investors, across all sectors. 

Chapter | Mining from The Report: Saudi Arabia 2013

Hydrocarbons are not the only underground resource to yield billions of dollars of profit in Saudi Arabia. The mining of metallic ores, phosphates, bauxite and construction materials is an area of growth that the government hopes will become the third pillar of the economy, after oil and petrochemicals. Indeed, Saudi Arabia encompasses geologically diverse areas that contain a wealth of resources...

Chapter | Country Profile from The Report: Saudi Arabia 2013

As the single largest economy in the Middle East and North Africa, and home to an estimated 16.1% of the world’s proven oil reserves, Saudi Arabia is a key player in the region and around the world. This chapter provides an outline of the economy, population and demographics, climate, history, religion, and system of government, as well as information about the Kingdom’s energy resources. This...

Chapter | The Guide from The Report: Saudi Arabia 2013

Contemporary art is beginning to make a name for itself in Jeddah. In February 2012, the eyes of the contemporary art world turned to Saudi Arabia. Seven years since its foundation, and after blockbuster exhibitions in London, Venice, Berlin, Istanbul and Dubai, Edge of Arabia, a Saudi-focused contemporary arts initiative, hosted its first exhibition in Jeddah. In addition to outlining this newly...

Chapter | Legal Framework from The Report: Saudi Arabia 2013

This chapter outlines investment laws and regulations for foreign companies operating within the Kingdom, and provides information about the options available for diversification of corporate ownership. This chapter also includes a viewpoint with Robert W Jordan, Partner in Charge of the Middle East at Baker Botts, and Former US Ambassador to Saudi Arabia.

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