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...
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Chapter | Country Profile from The Report: Saudi Arabia 2013
Under the previous and current five-year plans of 2005-09 and 2010-14, a major government objective has been the modernisation and expansion of Algeria’s transport networks. With some €229bn having been allocated to the development of railways, airports, public transport, roadways and ports, major public works projects are under way to facilitate mobility, reduce congestion and encourage the use...
Located in the westernmost region of North Africa, Morocco has an impressively diversified economy and in recent years has benefited from steady growth. The country has strong trade links with the EU and has a young population – with the median age of its roughly 32m people at 27.3 years – which in turn provides the country with a large supply of available and comparatively skilled labour.
This section includes information on hotels, government and other listings, alongside useful tips for visitors on topics like currency, visas, language, communications, dress, business hours and electricity.
Chapter | Legal Framework from The Report: Morocco 2013
OBG introduces the reader to the different aspects of the legal system in Morocco, in partnership with Kettani Law Firm. Nadia Kettani, Partner, Kettani Law Firm, talks to OBG.
In conjunction with KPMG, OBG explores the taxation system, examining Morocco’s investor-friendly environment. OBG talks to Fouad Lahgazi, Senior Partner, KPMG, on new legislation governing public-private partnerships (PPPs).