SAUDI ARABIA

Upholding our relatively low rating for the policy formation aspect of the Saudi government's legislative abilities, recent developments highlight that the government could further delay the passing of the much-needed mortgage law. Final approval of the law had been expected in 2010, however the government has stated that there are still concerns over whether implementing the law could cause a surge in house prices or cause developers to focus on luxury housing instead of mid-range buildings.

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