Business and Entrepreneurship in Saudi Arabia

Alot has changed in Saudi Arabia since the discovery of oil, the first push for economic development, and the onset of industrial expansion. Now, the country makes up thirty percent of the Arab world's GDP, and the evolution of family-owned businesses is becoming more important to investors as young Saudis step up to claim their legacies. Business and Entrepreneurship in Saudi Arabia is your insider's guide to the changing face and mindset of the influencers occupying the C-suites inside the Kingdom. This multidimensional look at the emerging new generation of business leaders comes with the rare wisdom of someone working day-to-day in the Saudi business world as both a government agent and a businessman. CEO and President of the US-Saudi Arabian Business Council (USSABC) Edward Burton brilliantly details a fresh picture of the new class of leadership, which includes those who take guidance from the customary ways of doing business as well as a growing number of pioneers who are changing the way business is done by influencing technological innovation and reimagining the role of business leaders. In an eye-opening walk through the highlighted history of the Saudi economy, he shows you how past leaders developed the nation's prosperity to not only get a seat at the G-20 table but also outperform many of the constituent members in under twenty years. Then, he connects the dots to clarify the strategic alliances and partnerships open to U.S. companies seeking a global competitive edge and gets you there fast and in proper form by providing a valuable tour of the Saudi marketplace, including: What it means to be an entrepreneur in Saudi Arabia The nuances of family-owned businesses, complete with firsthand profiles of major companies A comprehensive look at the Kingdom's Tenth Development Plan and its superseding economic compacts with the Saudi people, Vision 2030, and the National Transformation Plan, which detail strategies for Saudi Arabia's future growth Whether you're investing capital or developing business, Business and Entrepreneurship in Saudi Arabia is the essential resource for operating like a pro in this lucrative economy.