Saudi Arabia comprises more than half of the GCC Islamic finance market in terms of Islamic assets and represents a far greater percentage of the sharia-compliant syndicated and project financing market. With Islamic syndicated loans in the first five months of 2012 surpassing the full 2011 figures largely on the back of Saudi mega-deals, this...
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Articles & Analysis | On the rise: Sharia-compliant financing is growing quickly from The Report: Saudi Arabia 2013
Articles & Analysis | Expanding the ownership base: Options available for the diversification of corporate ownership from The Report: Saudi Arabia 2013
Given the prevalence of family businesses in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), local families may face a decision on how to diversify the ownership of their business to introduce new ideas, raise capital for growth or exit their investment. The challenge lies in considering the best method of diversification for each business.
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.
Articles & Analysis | Inward investment: How to set up shop and carry out business in the emirate from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2013
LEGAL FRAMEWORK: Abu Dhabi City is the capital of the UAE, which was founded in December 1971 as a federation between six of its seven constituent Emirates, namely: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Fujairah and Umm Al Quwain. The emirate of Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) joined the federation the following year....
With oil prices at sustained high levels and the government pushing ahead with a large-scale investment programme to upgrade infrastructure, address social issues and further diversification, Saudi Arabia’s economy is thriving.
While hydrocarbons continue to make up the lion’s share of the emirate’s GDP, oil revenues are supporting long-term efforts to diversify the economy. Oil and gas accounts for about 52% of real GDP, down on previous years, followed by construction, manufacturing and real estate. High-quality transport infrastructure, meanwhile, is boosting trade activity and free zones in Abu Dhabi.