AME Info (http://www.ameinfo.com)
Covers current business news in a number of fields including energy, oil and gas, Arab financial markets, construction, and technology. Includes in-depth business reports from different countries in the region, and links to other relevant websites (English, Arabic).
Al-Bawaba (http://albawaba.com/)
It is a major portal site that links a number of other websites on all the Arab countries. It contains up-to-date information on the political, business, social, cultural and religious aspects of a particular country. Just click on the name of the country for information in English and Arabic.
Alnokhba (http://www.alnokhba.com/cgi-alnokhba/home-index.cgi)
A small portal that focuses on various aspects of life in the city of Jiddah.
Arab Data Net (http://www.arabdatanet.com/)
Business site for the Arab region. Includes business reports from various international media sources.
Arab Fund for Economic & Social Development (http://www.arabfund.org/)
Search for information on projects funded throughout the Arab world.
Arab Net (http://www.arab.net/)
It is a major Arab website that contains information on the government, history, geography, business, culture, transport, tourism of each country, and provides links to other relevant websites.
Awal Net (http://www.awalnet.net.sa/arabic/files/default.asp)
An Arabic language portal that covers a number of aspects of Saudi life.
Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/middle%5Feast/)
This site provides important country information and links to major websites for Saudi Arabia and other countries of the Middle East.
Business Customs in Saudi Arabia (http://www.the-saudi.net/business-center/business-etiquette.htm)
“Preparation, and some basic knowledge of Saudi business culture, can make the difference between a successful business deal and a failed negotiation.”
Development Gateway Country Overview (http://www.developmentgateway.org/)
“The Development Gateway helps communities, organizations, and individuals build partnerships, share ideas, and work together to reduce poverty.” Search by development projects as well as by country to identify additional web sites and documents.
Directory of Development Organizations (http://www.devdir.org/)
“ The Directory is a compilation of contact data of the main sources of assistance available for private sector development (micro, small an medium-sized enterprises) and poverty reduction. A wide range of organizations is included in the Directory: international organizations, government ministries, private sector institutions, development agencies, universities, research and training institutes,
NGOs/PDOs, grantmakers, banks, microfinance institutions, and development consulting firms.” Searchable by keyword.
Global Archive -- Total Search (http://search.ft.com/search?queryText=Saudi+business&aje=true&dse=&dsz)
Searches the archive of the British newspaper, Financial Times, online version.
Harvard Middle East Center (http://cmes.hmdc.harvard.edu/)
Major Middle East portal site. Search by country.
Institute of Islamic Banking and Insurance (http://www.islamic-banking.com/)
Independent institute that promotes Islamic banking and finance and is the single largest publisher of Islamic banking literature.
International Monetary Fund (http://www.imf.org/)
The IMF is an “organization of 183 member countries, established to promote international monetary cooperation, exchange stability, and orderly exchange; to foster economic growth and high levels of employment; and to provide temporary financial assistance to countries to help ease balance of payments adjustment.” A search by country will yield reports on the IMF’s initiatives and programs in it.
Live
TV-Saudi Arabia (http://www.lyngsat.com/nettv/Saudi-Arabia.html?PHPSESSID=f3adcd73641b248f40e8d9af7dbe2ae1)
Major site that provides live TV programs produced in Saudi Arabia and elsewhere.
MEMRI: The Middle East Media Research Institute (http://www.memri.org/)
Founded in 1998, the Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) ‘explores the Middle East through the region's media. MEMRI bridges the language gap which exists between the West and the Middle East, providing timely translations of Arabic, Farsi, and Hebrew media, as well as original analysis of political, ideological, intellectual, social, cultural, and religious trends in the Middle East.’
Middle
East News - Saudi Arabia (http://www.middleeastnews.com/SaudiArabia.html)
This is a Middle East News and World Report portal for Saudi Arabia, and
lists a significant number of important websites in various fields.
Ministry of Finance and National Economy (http://www.mof.gov.sa/ar/default.asp)
Official site of the Ministry of Finance with links to a number of other state institutions such as the Saudi Arabian Agricultural Bank, the Saudi Credit Bank, the Saudi Industrial Development Fund, the Real Estate Development Fund and others. Also includes useful economic statistics.
National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (http://www.nscsa.com/)
Information on tankers, schedules, ports of arrival and departure, financial transactions, booking services, tracking of merchandise, and more are included on this site.
Riyad Bank (http://www.riyad-bank.com.sa/)Established
in 1957 Riyad Bank is the oldest publicly held commercial bank in Saudi Arabia. The
site includes the Saudi Economic Review which provides an overview of Saudi
economic, monetary and fiscaldevelopments for 2001 and 2002, and
2003 outlook on the economy.
Saudi Arabia Ministries Web Sites (http://www.the-saudi.net/saudi-arabia/saudi-gov-links.htm)
A listing of Official Saudi Arabia Ministries Web Sites.
Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency (http://www.sama.gov.sa/indexe.htm)
Official site that includes financial guidelines and circulars such as internet banking security guidelines. Also includes a small currency museum site.
The Saudi Business Center (http://www.the-saudi.net/business-center/index.html)
The Saudi Business Center is a focal point for the exchange of business opportunities and knowledge between the private sectors world wide and Saudi Arabia
Saudi Embassy Site (http://www.saudiembassy.net/)
The site contains a comprehensive profile of Saudi culture, society, history, politics, geography
and natural resources. Includesembassy information and publications.
The Saudi Fund For Development ( http://www.sfd.gov.sa/)
“The Saudi Export Program (SEP) was established pursuant to a Royal Decree for the purpose of providing financing and insurance to facilitate the development of non-oil exports from Saudi Arabia.” (Arabic, English, and French)
Saudi Ministry of Information (http://www.saudinf.com/)
The official site of the Saudi Ministry of Information - contains data on
every aspect of society, culture, law, government, theeconomy, the
media and much more.
Saudi Network (http://www.the-saudi.net/business-center/economy.htm)
A small Saudi portal on economic, political, historical aspects of Saudi society, includes currency exchange tool.
.Saudi
Online (http://www.saudia-online.com/)
An
important portal site on social, economic and political aspects of Saudi
society.
UNRISD On-Line (U.N. Research Institute for Social Development) (http://www.unrisd.org/)
“UNRISD carries out research on the social dimensions of contemporary problems affecting development. Through its research, UNRISD stimulates dialogue and contributes to policy debates within and outside the United Nations system.
US
DOE - Energy Information Administration (http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/cabs/saudi.html)
A description of Saudi Arabia's energy economy, including Oil, Natural Gas, and Electricity.
US-Saudi Arabian Business Council (http://www.us-sabc.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=1)
This is the website of the major US-Saudi business council and includes important information about doing business in Saudi Arabia. It includes the US-Saudi Business Brief Review for 1999-2002.
United Nations (http://www.un.org)
The official site of the United Nations provides articles, reports, etc. in several languages on all aspects of the initiatives and mission of that organization as well as on the contemporary life, culture, society, international relations, etc. of all the countries and peoples of the world.
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) (http://www.unicef.org/)
“Works for children's rights, their survival, development and protection, guided by the Convention on the Rights of the Child." Site offers reports and information about the status and living situations of children in many countries.
United States Trade Representative (http://www.ustr.gov)
As “America’s chief trade negotiator and advisor to the President
of the United States on trade policy, the USTR and the Agencyitself work
with other bodies, such as the World Trade Organization to create new job
opportunities for American business, workers and agricultural producers.” A
search by country yields news, regulations, reports and initiatives on
the United States’ and USTR’s dealings with it.
United States. Agency for International Development. Development Experience Clearinghouse (DEC) (http://dec.usaid.gov/)
“The purpose of the DEC is to strengthen USAID's development projects, activities, and programs by making ... development experience documents available to USAID offices and mission staff, PVO's, NGO's, universities and research institutions, developing countries, and the public worldwide.”
United States. Census Bureau. Foreign Trade Statistics (http://www.census.gov/foreign-trade/www/index.html)
Offers valuable statistics by country and by commodity beginning in 1996 and information about the U.S. trade balance with individual countries from 1992 onward.
United
States. Department of Commerce. International Trade Administration (ITA) (http://trade.gov/index.asp)
A branch of the U.S. Department of Commerce, the ITA site offers trade statistics, export data, publications
and reports on a variety of issues related to international trade.
The World Bank Group (http://www.worldbank.org)
A search by country yields numerous English language reports on the economic development of regions of the world and the World Bank Groups’ advice, initiatives and warnings concerning them.
World Chambers Network (http://www.worldchambers.com/)
Searchable by country offers information about individual national chambers of commerce and about international trade including news and upcoming events of interest to the business world.
World
Trade Organization (http://www.wto.org)
Headquartered in Switzerland the WTO, made up of member governments from around the globe, is dedicated to topics concerning international trade and development. Its English language “website contains material for a range of users, from the general public to students, academics and trade specialists. It includes introductions to WTO activities and a large database of official documents.”
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