1. Investment in Saudi Vision 2030 and Improving the Business Environment Presented by Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority “SAGIA”
EU-GCC Trade and Investment Dialogue
16-17 May 2017, Riyadh, KSA
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2. 31.7 $640 $224 2.5% Saudi Arabia at a glance Million Billion Billion
Total Population
GDP
31.7
$640
FDI Inward Stock
Million
Billion
$224
Billion
Percentage of Youth
(Under 25)
Population Growth Rate
2.5%
50%
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Source :
UNCTAD 2015
General Authority for Statistics Feb 2016

3. 20th 5th 17th 29th The Saudi Arabian Economy Largest Economy
Highest Growth(G20)
Largest Exporter
Largest
Importer
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* Source : IMF World Bank Data 2015
General Authority for Statistics

4. Saudi Arabia Today Young, large and growing demography
Rich cultural heritage
Central location between Europe, Asia and Africa
Bedrock of regional stability
Energy resources
Blessed with rich mineral resources
Global leader in Petrochemicals
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6. Our Vision: Pillars
SAUDI ARABIA The heart of the Arab and Muslim World
AN INVESTMENT Powerhouse
A HUB Connecting Three Continents
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7. Our Vision: Theme A Vibrant Society A Thriving Economy
An Ambitious Nation
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8. A Vibrant Society 6% 10 80 years 74 3% 26 6% 3%
Disposable Income on Entertainment & Leisure
Life Expectancy
OECD Social Capital Index
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9. SME Contribution to GDP
A Thriving Economy
5.7%
65%
35%
3.8%
40%
20%
FDI’s Contribution to GDP
Private Sector Contribution to GDP
SME Contribution to GDP
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10. Ambitious Nation
Improving our E-Government Survey Index ranking 36 5 80
Improving our Government Effectiveness Index ranking 20
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11. Empowering Localization
Defense & Military
Oil & Gas
Localizing Military Spending 2%
50%
Local Content Oil & Gas
40%
75%
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12. Connecting 3 Continents
A LOGISTICAL
LOCATION 25
10% of World Trade passes by the Red Sea
OUR
GEOGRAPHIC POSITION ENHANCES
OUR GLOBAL TRADE
PROGRESS 49
Improving Governance and Easing Trade Movement
Logistics Performance Index
WE HAVE
Top Infrastructure
OUR UPCOMING GOAL
1st in the GCC
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13. Clear Goals, Clear Roles
National Transformational Plan (NTP) 2020
Strategic Partnership Program
Privatization Program
Regulations Review Program
Fiscal Balance Program
Government Project Management Program
Saudi Aramco Strategic Transformation Program
Public Investment Fund Restructuring Program
Human Capital Program
Program for Strengthening Public Sector Governance
Performance Measurement Program
EXECUTIVE PROGRAMS 18
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14. SAGIA’s Core Business and role to achieve SV 2030

15. SAGIA’s Core Business SAGIA
SAGIA undertakes multiple investment related activities including developing business opportunities, enhancing investor services and proactively pursuing strategic initiatives
Investment
Regulation & Policy
Investment Promotion
Investors
Services
Fostering the business climate for investment
Identifying market opportunities in a growing and diversifying economy
Providing administrative and practical support for investors
One Stop Shop
Transportation & Logistics
Healthcare
Energy
ICT
Competitiveness Acceleration Program “CAP”

16. Institutionalizing Efforts Through Steering Committee
Council of Economic & Developmental Affairs (CEDA)
Executive Committee for Improving the Performance of the Private Sector (“Tayseer”)
Ministerial Committee
Ministerial Partnerships
04/08/2016
Global Benchmarks & WB Committees
15/11/2016
Competitiveness Acceleration Program
11/12/2015
Specialized Working Groups
16/05/2016
16 Government Entities

17. CAP Program Overview Competitiveness Acceleration Program (CAP)
Finalize Action Plan
Convene Task Force
Share & Develop Potential Solutions
Align on Key Issues & Problems
Align on Actions and KPIS
Review Initial Diagnosis and Action Plan
Competitiveness Acceleration Program (CAP)
Enhancing Trade Across Borders
Ease of Starting a Business
Regulatory Transparency & Stability
Improving the Quality & Availability of Labor
Trading Across Borders
Quality of Logistics Infrastructure
Importing Goods & Equipment
Exporting to Foreign Markets
Starting a Business (as a Saudi)
Foreign investment process & regulations
Transparency and Consistency of Regulation
Efficient Use of Talent
Quality of Labor Force
Labor Market Flexibility
Quality of Higher Education
Ease of Hiring and Firing
Enhancing Commercial Law Foundations
Improving Access to Markets & Competition
Foundations for Future Competitiveness
Enforcing Gov’t Procurement & Incentives
Enforcing Contracts
Protecting Investors
Resolving Insolvency
Transparency of Legal Framework
Aligning Procurement & Incentives for Economic Impact
Access to Government Procurement
Access to Government Incentives
Market Concentration & Dominance by Large Firms
Clarity of Investment Opportunities
Quality of Primary Education
Innovation Ecosystem
Quality of Infrastructure

18. Ease of Doing Business Committees
H.E. Dr. Majed AlQassabi
Minister of Commerce and Investment
KSA’s Ranking 20 94
2020 Target
Current Ranking 70
Total Actions
Completed Actions 40
Starting a Business 1
Obtaining a Construction Permit 2
Getting Electricity 3
Registering Property 4
Worked closely with WB to develop the initiatives
Getting Credit 5
Protecting Minority Investors 6
Allocated resources from different government entities to drive implementation
Paying Taxes 7
Trading Across Borders 8
Each committee includes representatives from any relevant government agency
Enforcing Contracts 9
Dealing with Insolvency 10

19. Completed and Upcoming Actions1
Establishing the arbitration center 1
New procurement law 2
Decreasing the number of import/export documents needed 2
New insolvency law 3
Removing requirement for company seal 3
Port community system to automate import / export processes 4
Opening bank accounts in 24 hours 4
Establishing independent commercial courts 5
Issuing new rules for protecting minority investors 5
National center for documents and archives 6
Implementation of the unified ID number (the 700 #) 6
Private sector participation in policy making 7
Establishing 6 One Stop Shops 8
Develop electronic case management tools for judges and lawyers

20. Thank you,
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