Saudi Arabia

Although oil remains the leading source of export revenues for Saudi Arabia, the easing of trade restrictions within the Gulf region and efforts to diversify the Kingdom's export... 2008-03-27

BMI View: We expect real GDP growth to bounce back in 2008 and come in around 4.3%, after which it will stay above 4.0% for the following five years, on the back of an increase in... 2008-03-26

BMI View: We expect Qatar to continue to put regional ties within the GCC above its own interest, as highlighted by the recent thaw in relations with the Saudi Arabia, although Doha... 2008-03-17

BMI View: The dollar reversal the GCC authorities have been praying for looks as remote as ever this morning, and we are now looking at a serious deterioration in the business environment,... 2008-03-17

BMI View: The political implications of the inflation story are as compelling an argument for exchange rate revaluation as any, particularly from the point of view of the authorities.... 2008-02-25

Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal has called for Israel to respond positively to attempts by Arab nations in the Middle East to foster relations with the country... 2008-02-22

We are forecasting real GDP growth of 4.3% and 4.5% in 2008 and 2009 respectively, an improvement from last year's 2.9%, on the back of strong growth in the non-oil sector

We expect real GDP growth to pick up in 2008 and 2009, coming in around 4.3% and 4.5% respectively, on the back of strong growth in the non-oil sector. The oil sector is also set... 2008-02-05

According to Minister of Labour Ghazi al-Gosaibin there was a 34% rise in the number of visas given to foreign workers last year, as Saudi Arabia approved 2.7mn visas in 2007 up from... 2008-02-05

BMI View: We continue to see unemployment, specifically among the youth population, as a key risk to Saudi Arabia's long-term economic potential and political