Saudi Arabia’s economy looks set for a period of sustained growth, with oil revenues remaining high, non-hydrocarbons exports on the rise and the effects of a massive investment programme by the...
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Economic Update | Saudi Arabia: Economic development
12 Sep 2011
Economic Update | Saudi Arabia: Industry set for the long haul
2 Sep 2011
Saudi Arabia’s petrochemicals industry is about to get a massive boost, with a new $20bn plant in the works and extensive state spending on infrastructure set to further improve the nation’s...
Economic Update | Saudi Arabia: A position of strength
22 Jul 2011
The Kingdom’s banks are moving toward the second half of 2011 in a strong position, but their ongoing conservative positions have triggered criticism. Saudi Arabia’s financial institutions are cashed...
Economic Update | Saudi Arabia: Residential segment heating up
12 Jul 2011
With a new mortgage law in the works and government plans to spend nearly $70bn on low-income housing, Saudi Arabia’s real estate market appears on track for a period of expansion.
Economic Update | Saudi Arabia: Building bonds
27 Jun 2011
Plans by the Saudi Arabian government to boost public expenditures and invest in the nation’s infrastructure could prompt local companies to step up their own investments. As Islamic financial...
Economic Update | Saudi Arabia: On the move
17 Jun 2011
Saudi Arabia is embarking on a massive programme to boost its logistics and cargo-moving capacity as part of a much larger scheme to broaden the base of the economy and pave the way for future...