Saudi Arabia is currently the largest economy in the Middle East and North Africa. Oil aside, it's also one of the world's top 10 most competitive economies, with non-oil GDP expected to grow at 8% this year. Coupled with the government's increased budgets in education, healthcare, and urban solutions, this translates to real opportunities for Singapore companies looking at expanding into the Middle East.
Date: 5 Feb 2015
Time: 2.30pm - 6.00pm
Venue: IE Singapore Office
230 Victoria Street #10-00 Bugis Junction Office Tower Singapore 188024
Fees: $40 (payment via credit card only)
Tentative Programme:
1400 | Registration |
1430 | Welcome address |
1445 | Business oppportunities in Saudi Arabia Mr Muhammad Imran, Centre Director (Riyadh, Jeddah), IE Singapore |
1505 | The investment climate in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA) |
1525 | Tea Break |
1545 | Understanding custom regulations & requirements in Saudi Arabia Mr George Bottomley, Regional Operations Manager (Asia), SGS |
1610 | Navigating the legal arena when doing business in Saudi Arabia Mr Grahame Nelson, Head of KSA Office, Al Tamimi & Company |
1630 | Understanding the taxation laws when doing business in Saudi Arabia Mr Blake Langridge, Senior Manager, Asia-Pacfici Tax Center, Ernst & Young |
1650 | Panel Discussion: Challenges and factors for success when doing business in Saudi Arabia Moderator:Mr Muhammad Imran, Centre Director (Riyadh, Jeddah), IE Singapore Panelist: SAGIA, Meinhardt Group, Wisaal |
1735 | Panel Q&A |
1745 | End |
