Analysis

ECONOMY

The Euromoney Conference: Investment in Saudi Arabia – Sfakianakis

• John Sfakianakis
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• 5. 16. 2014

As a reflection of the economic opportunities and friendlier investment environment, Saudi Arabia received about 40% of the foreign investments flowing into the Arab region and the volume of its foreign direct investment (FDI) has reached about $199 billion.

• POLITICS

  Commentary | King Abdullah: Nine Golden Years of Prosperity and Stability – Mulhim

  SUSTG Team  |  5. 6. 2014

  Saturday marked the 9th anniversary [on the Islamic calendar] of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah’s accession to the throne and pledging of allegiance to him.

• FINANCE

  Saudi Minister of Finance Ibrahim Al-Assaf to Represent Saudi Arabia at the G20 Meetings in Washington on Thursday

  Lucien Zeigler  |  4. 8. 2014

  The Saudi Press Agency reports the Minister of Finance, Dr. Ibrahim Al-Assaf, will represent Saudi Arabia in Washington on Thursday at the G20 meethings. He will join other finance ministers and governors of central banks.

• TRADE

  Opportunities for Saudi-China Trade: Is Asia the Future for the Kingdom?

  John Sfakianakis  |  4. 8. 2014

  The forum highlighted the importance of the Crown Prince’s visit and relations between Saudi Arabia and China and Asia as a whole.

• OBAMA IN RIYADH

  

  President Obama’s Visit to Riyadh: 3 Takeaways from Obama’s Meeting with King Abdullah

  Lucien Zeigler  |  3. 31. 2014

  “There’s nothing like a face-to-face meeting, and that’s why it was a priority for the President to actually come here...”

• GOVERNMENT

  

  Analysis Roundup: President Obama’s Second State Visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

  Lucien Zeigler  |  3. 27. 2014

  President Obama’s visit to Saudi Arabia later this week comes at a crucial time in U.S.-Saudi relations and in the context of regional and geopolitical developments.

• ENERGY

  KACARE and Saudi Arabia’s Frightening Consumption of Energy

  John Sfakianakis  |  3. 26. 2014

  Four years ago, King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy (KACARE) was established by a royal decree. Public statements highlighted the numerous nuclear and solar power plants that would be built and entered into production during the next 15 to 20 years.

• KINGDOM

  The 10 Best SPA Photos This Month – February 2014 Edition

  Lucien Zeigler  |  3. 4. 2014

  Continuing with our new series on the best photos from the SPA from the previous month, click here to see a slideshow of the best photos from this month’s events.

• ECONOMY

  

  Is the Saudi Arabian Economy Productive?

  John Sfakianakis  |  2. 21. 2014

  Over the past few years, key macroeconomic indicators point to remarkable breakthroughs by the Saudi Arabian economy.

• ECONOMY

  

  Is Saudi Arabia Too Dependent on Management Consultants and Think Tanks?

  John Sfakianakis  |  2. 11. 2014

  Saudi Arabia relies on think tanks as much as it depends on oil. This approach must be stopped.