Saudi Arabia: Business and Investment Opportunities Yearbook

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Edition: Revised
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2002-05-01
Publisher(s): Lightning Source Inc
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Table of Contents

Strategic Information for Understanding the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
9(11)
Strategic Profiles
9(1)
Economic Overview
9(1)
History
9(1)
Location and Area
10(1)
Geography and Climate
11(1)
Population
11(2)
Language
13(1)
Religion
13(1)
Judicial System
14(1)
Government
14(1)
Currency
14(1)
Regions of the Kingdom
15(1)
Geographical Regions of the Kingdom
15(1)
Rub al-Khali
15(1)
Central Region
15(1)
Western Region
16(1)
Eastern Region
16(1)
Dhahran
16(1)
Al Khobar
17(1)
Riyadh
17(3)
Foreign Ministry Complex
18(2)
Government
20(2)
King
22(1)
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques
22(16)
Cabinet
30(8)
Council of Ministers
30(1)
The Ministries of the Government of Saudi Arabia
31(7)
Strategic Information for Conducting Business
38(79)
Economy & Economic Development
38(1)
Oil in Saudi Arabia
38(1)
Historical Background and Aramco
38(2)
OPEC Formation
40(4)
OPEC Aims
41(1)
OPEC Fund for International Development
42(2)
Saudi Arabia: Oil Industry Profile
44(10)
Energy Sector
44(1)
Environment
44(1)
General Background
45(1)
Oil
46(3)
Ports and Pipelines
49(1)
Refining
49(1)
Natural Gas
50(1)
Electricity
51(1)
Environment
52(1)
Oil and Gas Industries
52(2)
Fiscal and Monetary Policies
54(2)
Fiscal Policy
54(1)
Monetary Policy
54(1)
The Kingdom's Budget for 1416-1417 H
54(2)
Gross Domestic Product During the Fifth Development Plan
56(1)
Expenditure on Gross Domestic Products During the Fifth Development Plan
57(1)
Employment
58(1)
Inflation
58(1)
Agriculture
59(1)
Community, Social and Personal Services
59(1)
Construction
60(1)
Crude Oil and Natural Gas
60(1)
Education
61(3)
Financial and Business Services
64(2)
Government Services
64(1)
Health Services
64(2)
Monetary and Banking Developments in the Kingdom
66(18)
Functions and Responsibilities of Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency (SAMA)
66(2)
Monetary Developments
68(3)
Banking Developments
71(5)
``Monetary and Abnking Developments in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia''
76(8)
Saudi Arabian Banking System & Capital Markets''
84(4)
The Banking System
84(2)
Monetary Stability
86(1)
Capital Markets
87(1)
Financial Sector Development for Better Growth
88(12)
Introduction
88(1)
Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency (SAMA)
89(2)
Commercial Banks
91(2)
Specialized Credit Institutions
93(1)
Capital Market
93(2)
Saudi Financial System and the Global Trends
95(1)
Guiding Policies
96(1)
Vision of the Future
97(3)
WTO Membership
100(1)
Industrial Development and Regulation
100(4)
Factories Licensed
101(1)
General Commission for Investment (GCI)
102(1)
Leading Companies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
102(1)
Jubail and Yanbu: The Industrial Cities
103(1)
Foreign Policy and Relation
104(4)
Gulf Co-operation Council
104(1)
Organizations
105(3)
Saudi-U.S. Relations: Past and Present
108(3)
Shared Ideals
108(1)
Historic Meetings
108(2)
Strengthened Ties
110(1)
Aid to Other Countries
111(6)
Saudi Aid to the Developing World
111(1)
Developmental Co-operation with Islamic Countries
112(1)
Saudi Fund for Development
112(1)
Saudi Aid to Relieve the Problem of Drought
113(1)
Saudi Aid for Refugees in Africa
113(1)
Saudi Aid at the National Level
114(1)
Saudi Aid at the International Level
114(1)
Saudi Aid: The World Food Program
114(1)
Saudi Aid: The Arab Gulf Program for U.N. Development Organizations
114(1)
World Program for Combating River Blindness Disease
115(1)
U.N. High Commission for Refugee Affairs
115(1)
Saudi Aid: Relief Efforts in Asia
115(1)
Saudi Aid: UNRWA
116(1)
Saudi Aid: International Committee of the Red Cross
116(1)
Practical Informatrion for Conducting Business
117(97)
Entering Saudi Arabia Market
117(2)
Establishing Business Contacts
117(2)
Key Government Agencies, Financial Institutions and Joint Ventures Partners Affecting Foreign Investment in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
119(2)
Grant of Licenses to Foreign Companies to Establish Offices in the Kingdom
121(2)
Leading Sectors for U.S. Exports and Investments
123(17)
Best Prospects for Non-Agricultural Goods and Services
123(1)
Best Prospects for Agricultural Goods and Services
123(1)
Best Prospects for Non-Agricultural Goods and Services
123(14)
Best Prospects for Agricultural Goods and Services
137(3)
Marketing U.S. Products and Services
140(17)
Marketing and Sales Strategy
140(1)
Business Opportunities in the Kingdom
141(2)
Distribution and Sales Channels
143(1)
Product Pricing Structures
144(1)
Finding a Partner
144(1)
Franchising
145(1)
Direct Marketing
145(1)
Joint Venture/Licensing
146(2)
Steps to Establishing an Office
148(2)
Selling Factors/Techniques
150(1)
Advertising and Trade Promotion
151(3)
Product Pricing
154(1)
Sales Service/Customer Support
155(1)
Selling to the Government
155(1)
Protecting Product from IPR Infringement
156(1)
Need for a Local Attorney
157(1)
Performing Due Diligence/Checking Bona Fides of Banks/Agents/Customers
157(1)
Trade and Project Financing
157(5)
Financial Resources
157(5)
Foreign Investment Policy
162(3)
Key Government Agencies, Financial Institutions and Joint Ventures Partners Affecting Foreign Investment in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
163(2)
The Tax System
165(1)
Zakat
165(1)
Personal Income Tax
165(1)
Tax on Business Income
165(1)
Trade Marks Regulations
166(3)
Patents Law
167(1)
The Law for the Protection of Copyrights
168(1)
Commercial Registration System
169(4)
Commercial Agency Regulations
169(1)
Tenders Regulations and Rules for Implementation
170(1)
The Relationship Between a Foreign Contractor and Saudi Agent
170(2)
Industrial Projects
172(1)
Transportation Projects
172(1)
Projects for the provisions of services or undertaking contracts
172(1)
Grant of Licenses to Foreign Companies to Establish Offices in the Kingdom
173(1)
Grant of Licenses to Practice Various Professions
174(2)
Trade in Agricultural Machinery
176(1)
Mining Regulations
176(1)
Registration of Medicines and Pharmaceuticals
176(1)
Supply and Consumer Protection
177(1)
Supply Policy
177(1)
Consumer Protection Objectives and Functions
178(1)
Settlement of Commercial Disputes
178(1)
Customs Duties
179(1)
Shipping Documents
180(3)
Description of Shipping Documents
181(2)
Special Documents
183(5)
Food Products' Export Documents
183(1)
Meat Imported into Saudi Arabia
184(1)
Importation of Seeds and Grains into Saudi Arabia
184(1)
Phytosanitary Certificate
185(1)
Seed Analysis Certificate
185(1)
Animal Fodder Additive
185(1)
Shipment of Livestock to the Kingdom
186(1)
Certificates Regarding the Shipment of Pets
186(1)
Importation of Horses to the Kingdom
186(1)
Vegetable and Fruit Health Certificate
186(1)
SASO Motor Vehicles Conformity Certificates
187(1)
Arrangement of Shipping Documents
188(1)
Commercial Legal Documents
188(1)
General Notes
188(2)
Regulations for Companies
190(1)
Settlement of Commercial Disputes
191(1)
Selected Forms and Applications
191(6)
Commercial Policy and Foreign Trade
197(1)
Exports
198(4)
Imports
202(9)
Balance of Trade
204(1)
Balance of Payments
204(2)
Balance of Trade
206(1)
Balance of Payments
206(1)
Direction of Trade
207(4)
Saudi-U.S. Trade
211(3)
Selected Business & Investment Opoportunities
214(77)
Women's Apparel
214(4)
Market Highlights and Best Prospects
214(2)
Market Access
216(2)
Gas Powered Turbines
218(7)
Competitive Analysis
220(1)
End-User Analysis
221(1)
Market Access
222(2)
Trade Promotion Opportunities
224(1)
Automotive Insurance
225(7)
Market Highlights and Best Prospects
226(1)
Competitive Analysis
227(2)
End-User Analysis
229(1)
Market Access
229(3)
Personal Computers
232(7)
Market Highlights and Best Prospects
233(1)
Best Sales Prospects
234(1)
Competitive Analysis
235(1)
End-user Analysis
236(1)
Market Access
237(2)
Oil & Gas Supplies
239(7)
Market Highlights and Best Prospects
239(3)
Competitive Analysis
242(1)
End-User Analysis
243(1)
Market Access
244(2)
Power Transmission & Distribution Equipment
246(13)
Market Highlights and Best Prospects
247(4)
Competitive Analysis
251(1)
End-User Analysis
252(1)
Market Access
253(2)
Key Contacts
255(4)
Joint Venture Petrochemical Projects
259(12)
Auto Parts
271(7)
Household Furniture
278(6)
Telecommunications Services
284(7)
Business Travel
291(3)
Visa Regulations
291(3)
Currency
292(2)
Supplements
294(46)
Largest Law Firms
294(2)
Government and Business Contacts
296(24)
Saudi Chambers of Commerce and Industry in Saudi Arabia
296(2)
Saudi Government Ministries and Autonomous Agencies
298(10)
U.S. Offices and Government Agencies Related to Doing Business with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
308(1)
ARAMCO
309(1)
Saudi Commercial Banks Operating in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
310(1)
International Arab/Foreign Joint Chambers of Commerce
311(2)
Saudi Chambers of Commerce and Industry
313(1)
Saudi Arabian Government Offices, Commercial Banks, and Companies in the U.S.
314(3)
Hotels in the Kingdom
317(1)
Mass Media and Advrtising Agencies
318(2)
The Top 100 Saudi Companies
320(6)
Strategic Statistics
326(14)
Investment Funds
327(1)
Production of Refined Products
327(2)
Saudi Aramco Proved Natural Gas Liquid Reserves
329(1)
Composition of Exports
330(1)
Sources of Imports*
331(1)
Sources of Imports*
332(2)
Saudi Crude Oil Production
334(1)
Saudi Exports of Crude Oil by Destination
335(2)
Roduction of Refined Products
337(1)
Spot Prices of Saudi Crude Oils
338(2)
Bank Notes in Circulation*
340

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