News - Saudi Arabia

1. SOVEREIGN CAN ASSIST WITH NEW ‘SAUDISATION’ RULES

   Saudi Arabia 1/10/2022 1:58:22 PM

   The Saudi Vision 2030 initiative is designed to boost the Kingdom’s economy by diversifying beyond oil and sets out commitments to other sectors including manufacturing, education and tourism. A key pillar of Vision 2030 is the ‘Saudisation’ programme, which is focused on creating and sustaining jobs for Saudi National citizens.

2. Saudi Arabia Grants Permanent Residency

   Saudi Arabia 12/16/2019 4:09:51 PM

   The Kingdom have been hinted at the idea of releasing permanent residency permit for those who want to stay in the Kingdom long term and earlier this year they finally announced they would be releasing the permits. The first group of 73 individuals have been granted their residency permits coming from 19 countries and include investors, financiers and doctors

3. Strategic Corporate Immigration in Saudi Arabia

   Saudi Arabia 12/16/2019 4:07:11 PM

   Corporate immigration is a core part of businesses in the regions where expats make up a large part of the workforce. But, for companies to receive value from corporate immigration they need to implement a strategic approach. The following four steps are the base for delivering strategic value through immigration:

4. Saudi Arabia visit visa recent developments

   Saudi Arabia 11/19/2019 1:44:49 PM

   With the recent changes with Saudi’s visas, here are some potential issues to watch out for, ease of visa conditions and best practices when visiting the Kingdom on the new business visa.

5. Saudi Arabia’s New Business Visa

   Saudi Arabia 11/19/2019 1:41:20 PM

   Effective September 2019, Saudi Arabia released a new business visa for those visiting the Kingdom for work reasons.

6. Corporate Immigration in Saudi Arabia

   Saudi Arabia 10/15/2019 11:18:15 AM

   For companies expanding into Saudi Arabia, many view corporate immigration as a complex process. Often companies don’t have the local knowledge to plan timelines and budgets or have communication barriers.

7. Which Saudi Visa Do You Need?

   Saudi Arabia 10/15/2019 11:13:25 AM

   When travelling to Saudi Arabia, whether for a short business trip, a meeting or moving permanently with your family, each require a specific visa. Choosing the right visa is essential to remaining compliant on your trip.

8. Corporate immigration best practices in KSA

   Saudi Arabia 10/15/2019 11:08:33 AM

   Corporate immigration is a core part of most companies operating in Saudi Arabia, with the majority of the country’s population made up of expats.

9. Compliance with the new Saudi tourist visa

   Saudi Arabia 10/15/2019 11:03:48 AM

   Saudi Arabia recently opened their borders to the public for tourism - a huge step for the Kingdom. Aligned with King Salman’s Vision 2030 strategy to diversify the Kingdom’s economy away from oil. The introduction of the tourist visa will increase tourism revenue and expectations to boost international and domestic visits to 100 million a year by 2030.

10. A Complete Guide to Saudi Visas

    Saudi Arabia 11/21/2018 11:42:22 AM

    Organising your visa for Saudi Arabia can be complex and without expert knowledge it can be hard to know which visa is right for you. However, with the right support you can ensure you have the right visa for your purpose of travel and that you remain compliant. In this article we break down the types of Saudi visas, visa requirements and how to remain compliant.

11. Five Year Visas for the UK

    Saudi Arabia 11/6/2018 12:40:29 PM

    Some of you will know that an MoU was recently signed between the UK and KSA to make the UK only the second country, behind the US, eligible for 5 year multi-entry business visit visas..

12. Types of visas for Saudi Arabia

    Saudi Arabia 11/5/2018 10:43:59 AM

    Saudi Arabian visas can be complex, which can sometimes lead to difficulty remaining compliant. However, with the right support, your visit to Saudi Arabia can be made simple and worry-free. Below we break down the Saudi visa; the types of visas, the requirements, what you need to apply and staying compliant.

13. What are the benefits of shared services?

    Saudi Arabia 11/5/2018 10:40:42 AM

    Benefits of shared services Shared services are an organizational model where a defined set of support services are managed by an independent, internal, and centralized organization. Shared services separate operational and strategic activities to enhance focus and effectiveness throughout the organization.

14. AEI hits 100!

    Saudi Arabia 10/25/2018 11:32:34 AM

    AEI Saudi was founded in 2012 by two people working out of a borrowed office near the Kingdom Tower in central Riyadh. Our guiding principle was that:

15. Saudi PIF at Full Throttle towards a Greener Future

    Saudi Arabia 10/25/2018 11:29:43 AM

    The Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) made some of its first moves into the world of tech back in 2016, when it invested $3.5bn in US ride-hailing service Uber. Now, two years on, it would seem the PIF is moving into the electric vehicle (EV) space too.

16. What Are The Key Considerations While Hiring An Expat In Saudi Arabia?

    Saudi Arabia 9/6/2018 9:14:25 AM

    When hiring an expatriate, there are many considerations, such as the state of the company, the employee’s visa status and whether the employee is already in the Kingdom or would be relocating. Below we break down some of the key considerations companies should consider before hiring an expat

17. What Is A Saudi Arabian Commercial Agency?

    Saudi Arabia 9/6/2018 9:09:00 AM

    What is a commercial agency?

18. Is There A Cooling-Off Period Before Processing A New Saudi Arabia Visit Visa Application?

    Saudi Arabia 9/6/2018 9:06:24 AM

    There is no cooling-off period before processing a new visit visa. Generally, you can apply for another visa as soon as your previous application was rejected.

19. Exporting To Saudi: What You Need To Know

    Saudi Arabia 9/6/2018 9:03:48 AM

    The Saudi Arabian market is a prime location for foreign investors looking to export into the GCC region. As Saudi Arabia’s market is considered emerging, there are many gaps in the market and the lack of local manufacturing gives opportunities for foreign investors looking to export to Saudi Arabia.

20. The AEI ladies have hit the road!

    Saudi Arabia 8/14/2018 1:17:18 PM

    It’s been a little over a month since the ban on women driving in Saudi Arabia was lifted and while we haven’t seen the mass influx of female drivers that some might have expected, the previously all-male traffic jams of Riyadh have become slightly more diverse!

21. AEI Discount for Opportunity Arabia – London

    Saudi Arabia 8/14/2018 1:15:07 PM

    Opportunity Arabia – Oil and Beyond will be returning as the ‘must attend’ occasion of the annual UK-Saudi bilateral events calendar this year. The resurrected event, now in its 14th edition, will be held in London on September 19th 2018.

22. Foreign Investment Opportunities for UK companies in Saudi Arabia

    Saudi Arabia 3/20/2018 11:08:53 AM

    The Saudi Vision 2030 and the National Transformation Program (NTP) have opened up numerous foreign investment opportunities for UK companies.

23. Saudization: a full breakdown

    Saudi Arabia 3/20/2018 7:35:02 AM

    Saudi Arabia, in the past, relied heavily on expatriates to fill the workforce, however, with almost two-thirds of the Saudi population below the age of 35, the Saudi government are looking to increase the number of nationals in the workforce.

24. Doing business in Saudi Arabia

    Saudi Arabia 1/25/2018 9:24:17 AM

    Doing business in Saudi Arabia can be perilous for the new enterprise but promises rich rewards. Those who wish to tap the commercial riches of doing business in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia need this book. Unlike other books about doing business in the Kingdom, this practical guide will help you avoid the mistakes and pitfalls for the unwary.

25. Saudi Arabia Business in Review 2017

    Saudi Arabia 12/19/2017 9:31:54 AM

    In 2017 Saudi Arabia experienced extensive growth in the private sector, development in areas such as infrastructure and healthcare and innovation in technology. King Salman’s Vision 2030 and the National Transformation Program (NTP) objectives played a large role in the reforms seen across the Kingdom. The overall goal to diversify the economy away from oil meant Saudi welcomed new reforms focused on modernizing the country and easing the arrival of foreign investors and entrepreneurs.

26. Saudi Arabia opens its doors to overseas entrepreneurs

    Saudi Arabia 11/28/2017 8:46:38 AM

    As a part of Vision 2030 and Saudi Arabia’s goal to diversify the economy away from oil, the Saudi government have introduced the overseas entrepreneurs business license.

27. 2017 Saudi Update

    Saudi Arabia 10/18/2017 3:11:30 PM

    AEI Saudi is a market entry consultancy that helps foreign businesses to succeed in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The below is a quick update on what has been going on and why now is the perfect time for your business to consider exporting to Saudi:

28. AEI Saudi - Doing Business In Saudi Arabia

    Saudi Arabia 8/9/2016 10:59:48 AM

29. Doing Business In Saudi Arabia

    Saudi Arabia 3/2/2016 9:43:37 AM

    Designated a 'High Growth Market' by UK Trade & Investment, Saudi Arabia is the UK's largest trading partner in the Middle East with combined UK exports of visible goods and services amounting to £7.5 billion in 2012.

30. Changes to the visa application centre service in Al Khobar

    Saudi Arabia 8/24/2015 12:45:58 PM

    UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) has announced a change to the Visa Application Centre service in Al Khobar

31. 

    Setting a Saudi Strategy or Want to Create a Saudi Company / Business?

    Saudi Arabia 5/7/2014 10:23:56 AM

    At AEI we regularly receive requests for information and support on our client’s strategies for Saudi Arabia and also a surprising number of companies wanting to dive in and secure a Saudi commercial registration or apply for a particular license.

32. Riyadh Office: Our second office in Saudi Arabia

    Saudi Arabia 4/8/2014 9:44:50 AM

    On 3 March 2014 Al Khodari LV Shipping Logistics Ltd has opened its second office in Saudi Arabia.

33. Boost business in Saudi Arabia on East of England trade mission

    Saudi Arabia 8/14/2013 8:58:37 AM

    Successful energy firms that want to increase orders should to sign up for UK Trade & Investment’s (UKTI) market visit to Saudi Arabia.