Recent changes to the terms and conditions of employment in Saudi Arabia’s civil service are expected to result in major budget savings; however, there are some concerns that the alterations could negatively affect the broader economy.
Articles & Analysis | Useful information for business and leisure travellers from The Report: Saudi Arabia 2016
Saudi Arabia is a socially conservative country, and interaction between unrelated men and women is prohibited. Businessmen should wait for a woman to offer her hand to shake in a meeting. In all other situations, keep a respectful distance. Handshakes between men are common. Saudis pride themselves on their hospitality, and it is impolite to...
Articles & Analysis | AGENCIES & MINISTRIES from The Report: Saudi Arabia 2016
Foreign Affairs (011) 406 7777 Interior (011) 401 1111 Commerce & Investment (011) 401 2222 Economy & Planning (011) 401 1444 Health (011) 212 5555 Finance (011) 405 0000 Water & Electricity (011) 203 8888 Municipality & Rural Affairs (011) 456 9999 Transport 011) 404 3000 Labour (011) 402 4444 Social Affairs (011) 541 5509...
Articles & Analysis | RIYADH, Al Khobar, Jeddah, and Medina from The Report: Saudi Arabia 2016
FOUR SEASONS HOTEL RIYADH Kingdom Centre PO Box 231000, Riyadh 11321 T: (+966) 11 211 5000 F: (+966) 11 211 5001 reservations.riy@fourseasons.com concierge.riy@fourseasons.com www.fourseasons.com/riyadh Rooms: 274 rooms, including 22 executive suites, 9 superior suites, 3 presidential suites, 2 royal suites and 1 kingdom suite. Business &...
The guide contains listings of some of the leading hotels and resorts in Saudi Arabia and contacts for important government offices and services. It also contains useful tips and information for first-time or regular and business and leisure visitors alike.
Interviews & Viewpoints | Hussein S Al Amoudi, Chairman, Shamayel United Development Company: Interview from The Report: Saudi Arabia 2016
What sort of challenges do developers face in terms of ensuring adequate and necessary infrastructure for large mixed-use projects?