Analysis - Finance and Economy

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani's visit to Gaza is a sign of Qatar's growing regional clout

COP 18 showcases Qatar's arrival on the global stage

Doha's hosting of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) at the Conference of... Read full article »
Qatar: Wednesday, November 14 - 2012 at 18:34
Qatar has been diversifying its economy away from reliance on oil and gas exports

Qatar looks to diversify its economy away from hydrocarbon export reliance

Qatar has seen enormous economic growth over the past few years, its GDP spurred by the massive... Read full article »
Qatar: Wednesday, November 14 - 2012 at 18:20
Middle East salaries are predicted to grow over 6% in 2013

Mena employees to get 6.08% salary hike in 2013

There's a positive outlook for Mena employees in the coming year, with a 6.08% salary increase... Read full article »
Middle East: Tuesday, November 13 - 2012 at 11:01
Seven of the top 25 largest SWFs are in the Middle East.

World's largest sovereign wealth funds

Norway's Government Pension Fund has replaced the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) as the... Read full article »
Middle East: Tuesday, November 06 - 2012 at 15:16
The Arabic version of a law takes precedence over any English translation in Saudi Arabia.

A guide to doing business in Saudi Arabia: Sharia

Hesham al-Homoud, partner and head of corporate & commercial for Saudi Arabia at UAE-based law... Read full article »
Saudi Arabia: Thursday, October 18 - 2012 at 10:08
Oil revenues account for 50% of Saudi Arabia's GDP.

A guide to doing business in Saudi Arabia: economy

As the world's largest oil exporter, it is not surprising that Saudi Arabia's economy is... Read full article »
Saudi Arabia: Wednesday, October 17 - 2012 at 10:18
The main law governing employment in Saudi Arabia is the Labour Law

A guide to doing business in Saudi Arabia: employment law

Hesham al-Homoud, partner and head of corporate and commercial for Saudi Arabia at law firm Al-... Read full article »
Saudi Arabia: Tuesday, October 16 - 2012 at 09:09
The king also holds the roles of prime minister, head of state and commander of the armed forces.

A guide to doing business in Saudi Arabia: government structure

The modern Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was founded by King Abdulaziz al-Saud in 1932. It has been... Read full article »
Saudi Arabia: Monday, October 15 - 2012 at 08:03
The kingdom has introduced a policy that encourages the employment of Saudi nationals in the private sector.

A guide to doing business in Saudi Arabia: Saudisation

The proportion of Saudi nationals working in the private sector dropped from 17% to just 10% over... Read full article »
Saudi Arabia: Thursday, October 11 - 2012 at 12:55
The laws for setting up a business in Saudi Arabia can be complex.

A guide to setting up a business in Saudi Arabia

Hazem Midani from Jumana House explains the legal issues foreigners face when setting up a... Read full article »
Saudi Arabia: Wednesday, October 10 - 2012 at 10:44