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Saudi
Arabia is the largest and most important market in the
whole of the Gulf Region.
| Kingdom
of Saudi Arabia (some facts/2006 statistics) |
| Population |
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27
million |
| Land
mass |
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2.2
million sq.km |
| Time
Zone |
|
GMT
+3 |
| Language |
|
Arabic
(English is widely spoken) |
| Currency |
|
Saudi
Riyal (SAR) |
| Exchange
Rate |
|
SAR
3.75 = USD 1.00 |
| Capital |
|
Riyadh |
| Commercial
Centre |
|
Jeddah |
| GDP |
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US$ 374 billion |
| Exports |
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US$ 204.5 billion; of which 80% petroleum and petroleum products |
|
Imports |
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US$ 64.16 billion; manufactured goods, transportation equipment, clothing and textiles, processed food products |
| Major
Import Partners |
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USA, Japan, South Korea, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Germany, UK, India, Australia |
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Commercial
Centre - Jeddah
Saudi Arabia is the largest and most important
market in the entire Gulf Region, with 50%
of the population under the age of 16
the market is both vibrant and lucrative.
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Of
equal importance to the business world is the exact
location of the population, its make up and spending
power. Half the Kingdom's population resides in the
Western Region and they are predominantly high earners
with above average disposable incomes.
Jeddah,
The focal point of the Western Region, is the undisputed
commercial centre of the Kingdom, as well as the travel
and leisure hub for the whole country. Pilgrims visiting
the two holy Mosques route their journey through the
city and it is the prime destination for domestic and
international tourists.
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Put
simply, there is not a better location to promote products
and services than Jeddah.
The infrastructure and facilities for the exhibitor
and business world are superb, with the city boasting
the Arab World's largest seaport and the busiest international
airport in the Middle East. Top class hotels, business
services and an excellent road network are all well
established for the business traveller.
DESTINATION
BUSINESS - JEDDAH
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