Tag: saudi arabia

Macro & Markets

Consumers are optimistic in key emerging countries

Higher income expectations, healthy savings and rising aspirations will fuel consumer spending in 2011, according to a new Credit Suisse survey of seven emerging markets.

By Rupert Walker | 18 January 2011

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Saudi Arabia reduces dependence on oil

Saudis are promoting other sectors of the economy in an effort to build on competitive advantages other than oil.

By Edward Russell | 3 February 2009

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Saudi's strong fundamentals

The kingdom is sailing through the credit crunch thanks to rising forex reserves and little leverage.

By Edward Russell | 29 January 2009

Business Moves

Saudi Arabia open for business

The Middle East’s most pro-business economy continues to open up to foreigners. But just who is investing in the kingdom?

By Edward Russell | 5 January 2009

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Middle Eastern banks sound despite Gulf Bank bailout

The bailout of Gulf Bank by the Kuwaiti government is not grounds for investor worry in the Middle East, says analyst.

By Edward Russell | 29 October 2008

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Oil and Saudi Arabia’s balancing act

The Land of the Two Holy Mosques treads carefully in order to find an oil price equilibrium that suits its best interests.

By Rupert Walker | 30 July 2008

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