Integrating into world markets

Following the successful telecom privatization, new investment horizons are being opened up in other sectors.

Accession to the WTO will be the next big achievement

THE BEST-PERFORMING ECONOMY IN THE MIDDLE EAST IS LOOKING TO STIMULATE ITS MARKETS THROUGH INCREASED GLOBAL EXPOSURE. MOVES TO PRIVATIZE AND THE QUEST TO OBTAIN KNOW-HOW FROM PARTNERSHIPS WITH U.S. COMPANIES LEAD THE WAY.

With GDP for 2005 amounting to around $250 billion, Saudi Arabia has the largest economy in the Middle East and one of the best-performing. In addition, it is extremely open to both trade and investment, and is continuously looking to improve its integration into the world market. The most awaited step onto the global stage is the country