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Saudi Arabia Special Report synopsis
In late December 2011, Saudi Arabia published its budget for 2012, which projects spending of SR690bn – a decrease on the amount spent last year
Publication date: 10 February 2012
Advertising sales deadline: 2 February 2012
Contact details: advertising@meed.com/ +971 (0) 4390 0698
The special report will include detailed analysis of the kingdom’s budget and the allocations made to each sector of the economy, as well as a review of the governments accounts from 2011.
Education, health and social affairs are key areas of focus in the 2012 budget with plans to build 742 schools and 17 new hospitals. The special report includes features on the education and healthcare sectors in the kingdom.
Also in December, King Abdullah reshuffled several key government officials, including the governor of the central bank. The special report will examine the reasons behind the changes and the potential impact.
Saudi Arabia is expected to ease restrictions soon on direct ownership in its stock exchange (Tadawul) in a bid to boost liquidity on the bourse, with reports that market participants have already been told of the imminent change. The report will include a focus on the Saudi capital markets, including analysis of the Tadawul’s performance over the past year.
In 2008, Saudi Arabia announced plans to phase out wheat production by 2016 in order to conserve water. A feature will examine the progress made so far and the impact on the cost of living in the kingdom.
In January, Riyadh hosts the Global Competitiveness Forum for the first time. Improving the kingdom’s ranking in the world competitiveness league has long been a priority for the government. An article will look at where Saudi Arabia currently stands in the ranking and the measures that are being introduced to improve its position.
Publication type:
Special Report
Publication date:
10 February 2010
Contact:
advertising@meed.com/ +971 (0) 4390 0698
Booking deadline:
2 February 2010
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