The Middle East Economy

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Articles & Analysis | Al Rajhi Bank: Banking from The Report: Saudi Arabia 2014

 

COMPANY: Founded in 1978, and headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Al Rajhi Bank is the largest provider of Islamic banking products in the Arab world. The bank operates through a network of 528 branches and employs 10,603 staff across the Kingdom and overseas. The bank’s operations are largely...

Articles & Analysis | Dar Al Arkan: Real estate from The Report: Saudi Arabia 2014

 

COMPANY: Dar Al Arkan (DAAR) is the largest listed real estate developer in Saudi Arabia. Land sale has been the company’s major source of revenue in recent years, though it is working towards diversification by increasing its recurring income stream. The company’s land bank spans Riyadh, Medina,...

 

As the largest and most liquid bourse in the MENA region, the Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) accounts for around 50% of the GCC equity market, and yet it is one of the most difficult to access for foreign investors (although this is set to change when the market opens up in 2015). Gaining exposure to the nation’s listed firms, many of which...

Chapter | The Guide from The Report: Saudi Arabia 2014

The guide contains listings of some of the leading hotels and resorts in Saudi Arabia, as well as contact information for key government offices and relevant services. It also features useful tips and information for visitors.

Plans for new regulations on direct foreign investment in the Saudi Arabian stock market have been outlined, setting out requirements and limits for oversees buyers seeking to buy into the region’s biggest exchange.
Recently released figures indicate that Oman’s diversification strategy is beginning to bear fruit. But, despite the Sultanate’s finances looking healthier, the country still remains vulnerable to price shocks in the energy sector.

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