Investment Climate in Riyadh (2012)

In addition to its strategic location and political, administrative, demographic, and service components, Riyadh is unique in being one of the most vital cities in the region in the economic aspect, the fastest growing at various levels, and the most stable, as well as being the most capable of renewal and modernization with its financial, human, and technical resources and capabilities. As part of its efforts to introduce the city’s economy, the Royal Commission for Riyadh City issued this report, which monitors the investment environment in the city, highlights its non-traditional investment opportunities, clarifies the advantages and competitive facilities offered to investors, in addition to introducing the systems, procedures, and authorities concerned with local and foreign investment in the city.

The report consists of 4 main sections that include the following:

• General information about the Kingdom.
• Axes of continuous development in Riyadh.
• The Kingdom’s role in enhancing the investment climate.
• Investment opportunities available in Riyadh

The publication also includes a presentation of the most important economic, service, and social indicators in the Kingdom in general and Riyadh city in particular, in addition to the addresses and locations of the most important government and private agencies related to investment and related administrative and legal procedures.