The Business Year: Saudi Arabia 2024


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We conducted more than 200 face-to-face interviews with Saudi Arabia’s business leaders and government representatives in preparation for this special 10th anniversary edition of The Business Year in Saudi Arabia. In partnership with the Federation of Saudi Chambers, we have compiled a comprehensive analysis of the burgeoning trends defining the economy of Saudi Arabia, with a strong focus on Vision 2030, the Gulf nation’s transformative blueprint for economic diversification. This over 300-page publication features interviews from every major sector of the economy, as well as a range of articles and analysis.




The Business Year: Saudi Arabia 2022/23


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The Business Year conducted more than 200 face-to-face interviews with leading investors, business leaders, and government representatives from all key sectors driving the country’s economic growth for this 336-page publication. In partnership with the Federation of the Saudi Chambers, we have created a comprehensive analysis of the trends defining the economy of the Kingdom, focusing on its resilience and the efforts of the government to build a new image and position the country as a leading player both at a regional and international level.




The Business Year: Saudi Arabia 2020


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For the Saudi Arabia 2020 publication, our sixth annual edition on the Kingdom's economy, we placed heavy emphasis on technology and innovation as a catalyst for change, as well as the developments in the digital economy. Across numerous industries, technology is playing an increasingly greater role—as a global trend but no less true for Saudi Arabia, which has in recent years committed large-scale investment into digital transformation. The Business Year's country-specific publications, sometimes featuring over 150 face-to-face interviews, are among the most comprehensive annual economic publications available internationally. This 280-page publication covers finance, green economy, energy, water, industry, defense, transport, aviation, digital economy, real estate, construction, food, agriculture, health, education, entertainment, culture, and sports.




The Business Year: Saudi Arabia 2021


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This publication is the result of months of on-the-ground research at a time of unprecedented upheaval. Not only was Saudi Arabia already in the midst of an economic revolution aimed at diversifying away from oil and gas, but COVID-19 also upended the very way business is conducted, putting to the test many of the digitalization initiatives carried out in recent years. The pandemic thus served as a validation of many of Saudi Arabia's internal reforms. It also created massive opportunities for some of the nation's up-and-coming businesses. In this 246-page publication, we show how technology completely changed the Kingdom during the pandemic. Things will never be the same. It covers finance, payments and fintech, IT and digitalization, industry, water and energy, aviation and defense, transport and logistics, construction and real estate, agriculture, health, education, and tourism.




Business and Entrepreneurship in Saudi Arabia


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An investor's crucial guide to the changing face of Saudi Arabian business Business and Entrepreneurship in Saudi Arabia is an essential reference guide, informing investors on the key issues that define how business will be done as the nation's family-owned businesses change hands. Supported by the U.S.-Saudi Arabian Business Council, this book introduces the reader to the new Saudi entrepreneur and explains why Saudi Arabia's boom deserves more of the world's attention. As the heads of family-owned businesses age and corporate boards are reshaped, business practices will be influenced by the ascension of the country's young leaders. Interviews with young Saudi entrepreneurs describe the challenges, triumphs, failed attempts, and successful endeavors they experience every day as time-tested traditional models bump up against more modern, innovative ideas and methods. The book's companion website features a variety of useful tools and documents that help readers implement the concepts presented, and the firsthand information provides deep insight into the future of these companies. Saudi Arabia is profoundly influencing the technological advances of multiple industries through increasing collaboration and in-country partnerships with communities around the world. The evolution of the Kingdom's family-owned businesses is becoming more important to investors as young Saudis claim their legacies, and this book provides an insightful understanding of the changing nature of Saudi business. Meet the emerging entrepreneur class of Saudi Arabia Learn how the Saudi boom affects global business Discover what investors need to know about the Saudi economy Examine how time and technology is reshaping the way business is done Gain useful insight into the direction management of the Kingdom's growth will take over the next five years The Saudi economy constitutes thirty percent of the Arab world's GDP, and sixty percent of the population is under the age of thirty. Business and Entrepreneurship in Saudi Arabia provides essential information investors need to navigate the changing tide of doing business in Saudi Arabia.




The Business Year: Angola 2024


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Angola’s economy stood at the crossroads of transformation throughout 2023, with officials confronting the challenges that have swept the globe of late, including inflationary pressure, while attempting to draw up plans for more sustainable development. The country’s fortunes remain tightly intwined with those of the oil and gas sector, which continues to represent a sizeable portion of GDP. This renders the country susceptible to the undulations of global oil prices, something that will need to change longer term. It is against this backdrop that we teamed up with AIPEX and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Angola (CCIA) to produce this 170-page publication featuring interviews with business leaders from every major sector of the economy, as well as a range of articles and analysis.




The Business Year: Oman 2024


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The Business Year: Oman 2024, produced in partnership with the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, is a key guidebook to the dynamic and rapidly evolving business landscape of Oman. As the nation continues to navigate its Vision 2040 objectives, recent developments have underscored its commitment to economic diversification and sustainable growth. From transformative infrastructure projects to the burgeoning tech sector, Oman is embracing innovation while honoring its rich heritage. This issue delves into the strategic initiatives driving these changes, offering a comprehensive overview of the country's economic trajectory. In this edition, we bring you exclusive insights from the minds shaping Oman's future. Our interviews with top business leaders provide a nuanced understanding of the challenges and opportunities within various industries. These conversations reveal the strategic thinking and forward-looking policies propelling Oman towards a prosperous and resilient economy. Through detailed analysis and expert perspectives, we aim to provide our readers with a thorough understanding of Oman's business environment, highlighting the key trends and developments that are setting the stage for the next phase of growth.




The Business Year: Kuwait 2024


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The Business Year: Kuwait 2024 arrives at a time when Kuwait is starting to make big changes, showing strong growth potential. This year, we sat down with more than 120 leading figures in Kuwait’s business and government sectors to provide the reader with a detailed snapshot of the Kuwaiti economy. Their input helped us put together a comprehensive, 200-page handbook for investors looking to understand how Kuwait Vision 2035, a wide-ranging blue-print for economic diversification, is building a new Kuwait and the role the private sector is playing. The Business Year: Kuwait 2024 is the result of seven months of in-depth research, carried out with the support of our long-time partner, the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA), and with support from the Kuwait Banking Association (KBA) and the German Business Council Kuwait (GBCK).




Doing Business with Saudi Arabia


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This third edition of Doing Business with Saudi Arabia is the definitive English language guide to business practice and commercial opportunity in the Kingdom, the largest economy in the Middle East. This authoritative guide provides an up-to-date appraisal of the current economic and investment climate, a review of market potential in the key sectors, and unique âbest practiceâ advice on all aspects of commercial engagement with Saudi Arabia. Also included are detailed regional and sectoral profiles.




Special Report: The New Era


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Throughout this 116-page special report, we tell the story of the birth of a sector through the words of the figures who are busy trying to make it a success, including a number of foreign investors, heads of government authorities, and figures involved in the development of the well-known “gigaprojects” that are placing Saudi Arabia’s ambitions prominently into news feeds around the world. “Just the simple act of allowing public performance was the first drop of this big ripple effect,” said Ahmad M Alammary, a Saudi DJ better known locally as Baloo, the Chief Creative Officer of MDL-BEAST, an entertainment firm with deep roots in the music business. And it was a sentiment we heard throughout our time in the country. And now the starting gun has been fired, any-thing could happen.