Saudi Arabia: Resources

The Arabian Gazette is an online business news source that provides many articles on North Africa and the Middle East. Under the Saudi Arabia category, reports can be found regarding news and business events in Saudi Arabia. Each article in this section focuses on business issues important to Saudi Arabia.

The Capital Market Authority (CMA) is responsible for the oversight and regulation of the Saudi Arabian financial services industry. The site contains information on rules, qualifying exams, publications, events, and announcements.

The Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) works to promote a competitive climate for the information and communications sectors in Saudi Arabia. The CITC develops new information technologies and protects the public interest of telecommunications users. They also grant licenses to services and manage tariffs while supervising the entire sector. The site provides annual reports, information regarding the CITC, and links to other helpful resources.

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Health (MOH) regulates the governmental and private health sectors. This agency sets medical research, academic/professional degrees, and sanitation standards. The site includes information on ministry sectors and services provided. Certain features of the site require a free registration.

The U.S.-Saudi Business Council promotes trade and investment between Saudi Arabia and the United States. The site provides facts about Saudi Arabia and detailed information about the Saudi Arabian economy, such as the budget, Foreign Investment Act, and economic indicators. The site also provides membership information on the council as well as doing business in both countries.