| |  | Introducing Reforms and Confronting Extremists |
| | | Tourism Gives Airlines Lift-off
Passenger growth and liberalization of the industry leads to bigger fleets, greater competition and expansion of airports |
| | | Plain Speaking Strengthens Saudi-U.S. relations
A “strategic dialogue” set up by President Bush and King Abdullah to end distrust, fight terrorism, bring Middle East stability and secure energy supplies is helping to mend the wounds of 9/11 |
| | | King Opens Doors to Tourists
Despite a ban on alcohol and women needing to cover up, the state hopes to attract 1.5 million non-Muslim visitors by 2020 |
| | | Stretched to Capacity
Investment in petrochemical plants gathers pace as demand exceeds expectations and the kingdom’s reforms open up the market to private sector investment |
| | | Land Bridge Project
Coast to coast railroad will reduce the transit time for freight from seven days by sea to less than 48 hours by train. |
| | | Join the Family Firm
In a country where tradition is very strong, thriving family businesses are adapting to global changes and competitiveness by offering outsiders opportunities for joint ventures |
| | | Super Cities Rise from the Sand
In less than three decades Saudi construction firms have transformed the kingdom’s desert sands into modern cities of prestigious buildings |
| | | Master Plan for Mecca
Twin complexes to accommodate pilgrims will include timeshares, shopping malls, restaurants, conference and exhibition centers and a tower block taller than the Empire State Building |
| | | Real Estate Sector Set to Transform Kingdom
Saudi developers are seeking foreign partners and expertise to meet the king’s demand for thousands of new homes for his people |
| | | Prescription for Change
World tariff regulations could force the kingdom’s drugs industry to become more competitive to survive – and lead to healthy reforms |
| | | Dallah Hospital
What the Doctor Ordered, A Thirty-year Partnership, Hospital extends Links with The U.S., and Making Medical History |
| | | Saudi Movie Makes its Mark
A groundbreaking movie with a social message is the first step towards building a film industry in the kingdom |
| | | Private Boost for Public Healthcare
Health service may seek private sector funding for medical research, drug-production and equipment and technical training |
| | | Banking on Recovery and Prosperity
Despite the recent collapse of its stock market, the Saudi government hopes that reforms will stabilize the market and attract American and European investment institutions |
| | | From Desert Dates to State-of-the-Art Dairy Farms
The kingdom has a surprising agricultural sector and food production industry. Despite boycotts of some Western goods, it would like to partner and produce fresh products for leading foreign brands |
| | | Saudi Arabia: Climate for Change PDF |
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