Doing Business with Saudi Arabia

Publication Date	May 2006
Publisher	GMB Publishing
Product Type	Book
Pages	623
ISBN Number	1905050062
Product Code	GMB00023

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Summary

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 'best practice' advice on all aspects of commercial engagement with Saudi Arabia. Also included are detailed regional and sectoral profiles.

Content

Consultant Editor
- Anthony Shoult.
Forewords
- His Excellency Sherard Cowper-Coles, HM Ambassador to Saudi Arabia; Mike O'Brien, Minister of Trade and Investment, United Kingdom; His Royal Highness Prince Turki Al Faisal Al-Saud, Saudi Ambassador, London
Part One: Country Background
- 1.1 Geographical Overview
- 1.2 People, History and Culture
- 1.3 Economic and Political Background
Part Two: The Economy and Investment
- 2.1 Economic Performance and Outlook
- 2.2 The Foreign Investment Regime
- 2.3 The Al-Yamamah Economic Offset Programme
- 2.4 WTO Accession
- 2.5 Foreign Trade Relations
- 2.6 Privatisation and other Economic Reforms
Part Three: Legal Framework and Business Regulation
- 3.1 The Legal Framework
- 3.2 Foreign Investment Protection
- 3.3 Alternative Corporate Structures
- 3.4 Agency, Distribution and Franchise Agreements
- 3.5 Employment Law
- 3.6 Intellectual Property Rights
- 3.7 Joint Venture Formation
- 3.8 Review of Key Business Regulations
Part Four: Finance, Accountancy and Taxation
- 4.1 The Saudi Monetary System
- 4.2 Banking, Credit and Financial Institutions
- 4.3 Investment Banking
- 4.4 Islamic Banking Practices
- 4.5 Accountancy and Auditing
- 4.6 Business Taxation
- 4.7 Insurance Services
Part Five: Marketing and Promotion
- 5.1 Marketing Information
- 5.2 Advertising Services
- 5.3 Media
- 5.4 Exhibitions and Trade Fairs
- 5.5 Research in Consumer and Real Estate Markets
Part Six: The Business Environment
- 6.1 Manpower and Employment Issues
- 6.2 Living and Working Conditions
- 6.3 Practicalities of Doing Business
- 6.4 Business Culture
Part Seven: Key Sectors of Trade and Investment
- 7.1 Oil and Gas
- 7.2 Petrochemicals
- 7.3 Power and Water
- 7.4 Minerals and Mining
- 7.5 Agriculture
- 7.6 Manufacturing Industry
- 7.7 Construction
- 7.8 Medical and Healthcare
- 7.9 Telecommunications and Information Technology
- 7.10 Real Estate
- 7.11 Transport and Tourism
Part Eight: Profiles of Leading Saudi Companies
Part Nine: Appendices
- I Sources of Further Information
- II Business Services
- III Contributors Contact Details