Saudi Arabia
Expansions to Saudi Arabia’s rail system boost accessibility and encourage investment
Dr. Bashar Al Malik, CEO, Saudi Railway Company
In this Global Platform video, Dr. Bashar Al Malik, CEO of Saudi Railway Company, talks about restructuring taking place across the industry and SAR’s goal of becoming a logistics centre as part of Vision 2030.
Saudi Arabia Economic Overview
Highlights from The Report: Saudi Arabia 2020
Home to an estimated 15% of the world’s proven oil reserves and as the largest economy in MENA, Saudi Arabia is a key player not only in the region, but on a global scale.
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Highlights
Report: How has Saudi Arabia responded to the pandemic and what are the implications for the insurance sector?
Saudi Arabia’s investment in health care infrastructure in recent years has enabled the kingdom to navigate the early health care challenges associated with Covid-19 ...
How can Gulf airlines persuade coronavirus-wary passengers it is safe to fly?
As countries within the Gulf begin a gradual easing of Covid-19-related movement restrictions, the revival of the region’s aviation sector has come into focus.
The Report: Medina 2020
The city of Medina is set to play an important role in achieving the goals laid out under Vision 2030, which earmarks heritage tourism as an engine for growth in the Kingdom’s non-oil economy.
Report: Covid-19 and the transition to a cashless society in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia's response to the Covid-19 pandemic has been aided by solid fundamentals, proactive containment and mitigation policies, and an increasingly vibrant digital economy.
Analysis
OverviewNew energy projects set to ensure sustainability in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s energy sector remains the backbone of the economy. While the country’s reliance on the commodity exposes it to external shocks...
Overview
Saudi Arabia's drive for economic diversification presents investment opportunities
As one of the world’s biggest oil exporters, Saudi Arabia’s trade links are well established and have a global reach. The revenue raised from outgoing shipments of this resource fund the government’s social and infrastructural programmes, and are therefore central to the Kingdom’s economy...
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Your Inside Guide To Doing Business In Saudi Arabia
Actionable business intelligence on opportunities for commerce, trade and investment
Get expert, on-the-ground insights into the latest business and economic trends in Saudi Arabia. Produced by a dedicated team of in-country analysts and researchers, The Report: Saudi Arabia 2020 provides the in-depth business intelligence you need to evaluate, enter and excel in the market.
Interviews
Makarem Batterjee
President, Saudi German Hospitals Group
On how the Covid-19 pandemic is accelerating the uptake of technology in health care services
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
The government’s economic renewal of the Kingdom is progressing steadily in accordance with Saudi Vision 2030.
Essam Al Shiha
CEO, Saudi Business Machines
Saudi focuses on cybersecurity and emerging technologies to protect private data
