Saudi Arabia’s minister for commerce and investment, Dr Majed Bin Abdullah Al Qasabi, is keen to revitalise the country’s FDI offering through its Vision 2030 programme. He tells Karen E Thuermer how initiatives such as a new
entertainment city and improved corporate laws will help plug its budget deficit
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Saudi Arabia investment minister seeks Vision 2030 boost
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9/11 bill threatens US-Saudi investment
A vote by Congress to allow lawsuits against Saudi Arabia could jeopardise promised investment, reports Sebastian Shehadi.
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Oil slump forces Saudi Arabia into diversification drive
As oil prices remain low, Saudi Arabia is making plans to diversify its economy. However, this is no small task in a country that takes 91% of its export earnings from hydrocarbons. Natasha Turak looks at how its rulers are aiming to make the move from oil.
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Saudi Arabia unveils airport privatisation plans
As part of a wider drive to open up its economy to foreign investment, Saudi Arabia has unveiled plans to privatise its airports.
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Saudi Arabia relaxes foreign ownership rules
Saudi Arabia is relaxing its foreign ownership laws in an attempt to diversify its economy away from petroleum.
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Saudi Arabia sees year-on-year FDI decline
Saudi Arabia has experienced a steady decline in foreign direct investment since 2011 and 2015 figures look set to follow the downwards trend.
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Crossborder legislation up in 2014: Unctad
Liberalisation and promotion of investment increased in 2014, according to a report from the UN Conference on Trade and Development.
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UAE Exchange leads Middle Eastern FDI outflows in 2014
Money transfer specialist, UAE Exchange, recorded more than 50 projects in the first three quarters of 2014, making it the most prolific investor from the Middle East in this period.
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Zain Group CEO makes long-term MENA pledge
While civil unrest in the Middle East and north Africa is making many businesses operating in the area decidedly twitchy, the CEO of Zain Group tells Barbara Njau that the telecommunications company's view that the region holds great long-term potential remains unshaken.
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View from Middle East and Africa: August/September 2013
The aftermath of the Arab Spring continues to heavily influence investment patterns across the Middle East and north Africa.
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