Middle East

Assessing Saudi Arabia’s Investment Landscape: What Investors Really Think

Saudi Arabia’s economic prospects are on a positive trajectory, but a number of leading investors are of the view that the market is missing the mark when it comes appraising the Kingdom’s ability to achieve its fiscal consolidation objectives or tackle emerging headwinds. Whilst significant reforms have opened the country to greater FDI and boosted investor confidence, concerns regarding the economy’s dependency on oil are returning to the forefront, compounded by rising political tensions in the Gulf.