Saudi Arabia : The Business Traveller's Handbook

Saudi Arabia Yesterday and Today 15(18) Overview 17(3) Ancient History 20(4) More Recent History 24(5) Modern Times 29(4) Investigating the Potential Market 33(20) Sources of Information 35(1) Saudi Arabian Embassies 35(1) Ministries and other Agencies 36(4) Military Sales 40(1) Other Ministries 40(3) Further Sources of Information 43(2) Other Publications, the Internet 45(1) Economic and Country Guides 46(2) Trade Associations 48(1) Travel Advice 48(1) More Specialised Information 49(4) Getting to Saudi Arabia 53(14) Getting There 55(8) Flights 63(1) On Arrival 64(1) Timing 65(1) Trade Missions 65(1) Health and Insurance 65(2) The Ground Rules 67(16) Currency 69(1) Banking 69(2) Transport 71(3) Communications 74(2) Public Holidays 76(2) Business Etiquette 78(3) Women 81(2) Getting Down to Business 83(20) Trade Summary 85(1) Import Licensing 86(1) Reporting and Unloading Cargo 87(1) Documentation Requirement 88(3) Standards, Testing, Labelling Certification 91(2) Temporary Imports 93(1) Exports 94(1) Government Procurement 94(2) Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Protection 96(1) Shipping 96(1) Business Entities 97(1) Investment 98(5) Major Industries 103(24) Industry Overview 105(1) Agriculture 106(2) Auto Parts and Equipment 108(2) Clothing 110(1) Electricity Generation and Environmental Technology 111(3) Information Technology 114(1) Insurance 115(1) Medical Equipment 115(1) Minerals and Mining 116(2) Oil and Gas Equipment Services 118(2) Safety and Security Equipment 120(1) Telecommunications Equipment 121(1) Tourism 122(1) Training Services 123(1) Water Desalination Equipment 124(3) Setting Up a Permanent Operation 127(12) Overview 129(1) Agents and Distributors 130(1) Branch Office 131(1) Franchising 131(1) Joint Ventures 132(1) Liaison Office 133(1) Other Considerations 134(1) Salaries 134(1) Housing 135(1) Medical 136(1) Advertising and Promotional Expenses 136(3) Riyadh 139(22) History 141(4) The City Today 145(2) Arrival 147(1) Hotels 147(5) Restaurants 152(9) Jeddah 161(22) History 163(2) The City Today 165(3) Arrival 168(2) Hotels 170(6) Restaurants 176(7) Eastern Province 183(16) History 185(4) Saudi Aramco 189(1) Arrival 190(2) SABIC 192(1) Shopping 193(1) Hotels 193(2) Restaurants 195(4) APPENDIX ONE: Useful Contacts 199(14) Saudi Arabian Offices in the UK 201(1) UK-Based Contacts 201(1) Saudi Arabian Embassies in Europe 202(3) US-Based Contacts 205(1) Chambers of Commerce 206(1) Banks 206(1) Ministries 207(2) Government Agencies 209(3) Hotels 212(1) APPENDIX TWO: Useful Arabic Phrases 213(10) The Arabic Language 215(1) Basic Phrases 215(8) APPENDIX THREE: Commercial Support for US Companies 223 Directory of Export Assistance Centers 225