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Water is an issue on everyone’s lips, and Saudi Arabia has particular challenges in providing sufficient supply for domestic and industrial markets. Soroof Aqua Solutions offers some innovative and forward-thinking solutions

The Saudi Paper Manufacturing Company (SPMC) is a fully integrated paper enterprise focused on recycling, manufacturing and converting paper, which is determined to become the most sustainable business in the kingdom

A specialist in civil explosives and pharmaceuticals, Saudi Chemical Company (SCCO) also eyes great potential in the nation’s secondary manufacturing and petrochemicals sectors, as well as minerals and lumber

Flagship new developments and major upgrades of existing infrastructure are gaining ground

Working in partnership with some of the world’s most prestigious developers and investors, four new cities will be the region’s locations of choice for local and foreign businesses

Industrial development has gone from strength to strength in Saudi Arabia as the country shifts from petrochemicals to technology and knowledge-based industries with increased private-sector participation. Also, the government is focusing on education, infrastructure and youth employment with the goal of creating a global financial and trade center

A massive tourism expansion is on the horizon as a new emphasis on developing Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector beyond its well established religious offerings is encouraging visitors to take advantage of new airports and hospitality infrastructure to discover a fascinating kingdom

Five times every day, 1 billion Muslims worldwide turn toward Makkah to pray, and all Muslims, who are able, are obliged to perform the Hajj, a pilgrimage to carry out a set of rituals that take place in and around Makkah every year, at least once in their lives. Therefore, each year Islam’s holiest city is host to millions of pilgrims, or Hajjis, from around the world

Boris Vujčić, Governor of the Croatian National Bank, speaks with PM Communications about his country’s financial sector, the gradual privatisation process, and the impact that joining the EU will have

Upper Reach interviews Ilsur Metshin, Mayor of Kazan, who discusses his city’s upcoming plans, its attraction for tourists and entrepreneurs and its business-friendly environment