Abstract
The paper probes the dominant and prevailing maritime issues that Saudi Arabia faces and considers some means by which a holistic approach could improve management of Saudi Arabia's significant maritime resources. These include important shipping lanes, offshore energy deposits, bountiful marine environments potentially ripe for aquaculture development and even the possibility of desalinization plants to produce freshwater in a predominantly desert nation. The paper explains how the preservation of effective management of these resources will produce long-term development and economic benefits for the nation, as well as help the nation preserve its maritime heritage for generations to come.

Outline:
Introduction
The Extent of the Maritime Sector for Saudi Arabia
Maintaining Peak Efficiency
Unique Regional Security Concerns
Importance of Environmental Integrity
Adopting European Clustering
Concluding Remarks

From the Paper
"Saudi Arabia is not a nation whose fate has been historically associated with the oceans. Images conjured of Saudi Arabia will involve oil fields and vast deserts. At first blush, there seems little reason to even consider a maritime policy for the nation, let alone a rational and holistic one that incorporates information from many maritime interests and successfully coordinates policy decisions for all. This is a misconception. In fact, Saudi Arabia has an intimate and strategic relationship with two major oceanic routes: the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf. As the importance of these routes is certain to grow in the coming years and decades, it is important for Saudi Arabia to consider today the means by which a sensible maritime policy can be devised and implemented."

Tags:shipping, ports, ocean, marine

Abstract
This paper discusses how at first glance, the economic prospects in Saudi Arabia might seem exceptional. After all Saudi Arabia is home to one of the largest reserves of oil in the world. The paper goes on to say that the industrial world quite literally turns on the oil that is produced in Saudi Arabia and some of its neighboring nations. Given that fact, it would seem that Saudi Arabians should be living well with a bright future ahead of them.

From the Paper
" While the current government has certainly taken great strides towards improving the economic situation in the nation, there are still significant troubles in Saudi Arabia, ones that will not easily be surmounted despite a recent surge in economic growth. One of biggest economic changes that has occurred in Saudi Arabia has happened over the past twenty or thirty years regarding per capita income."

Tags:economic, saudi, arabia

Abstract
This paper attempts to demonstrate the need for further research into the topic of the limited process of democratization of municipalities in Saudi Arabia. It looks at how the nation has recently undergone its first public elections in more than three decades and largely elected religious conservative sand how the elections mark a limited change in Saudi political policy.

Tags:saudi, arabia, research

Abstract
A comparison and contrast between the role of religion in the cultures of the United States and Saudi Arabia. The paper describes the Islamic theocratic monarchy of Saudi Arabia in contrast to the diverse, predominantly Christian democracy in the United States.

From the Paper
"Although it professes no official national religion, the United States, a diverse but predominantly Christian democracy, is every bit as culturally and politically influenced by issues of faith as its apparent opposite, the Islamic theocratic monarchy of Saudi Arabia. Culturally, the role of religion in the United States is a dichotomous one-the freedom to profess and practice any or no religious affiliation fosters amongst the masses a sense of solidarity and nationalism yet faith-based divergences between citizens..."

Tags:United States, Christianity, Saudi Arabia, Islam, cultures, theocratic

Abstract
This paper discusses Islam and modernity. Specifically, the paper looks at Saudi Arabia and democracy. The paper argues that Saudi Arabia, like most Islamic countries in the Middle East, is not following a Western developmental path and therefore, that democracy in these countries is not going to be like democracy in the west.

From the Paper
"Saudi Arabia and Democracy Middle Eastern Islamic countries are usually seen as primitive and backwards by Western Scholars. For example, In Iran: Change in Islam; Islam and Change Nikki R. Keddie argues, The progress-oriented secularist concentration of most Western and Middle Eastern scholars not only prevented them from foreseeing major developments, but skewed their view of the past, including ideological and religious history (Keddie 528). Even though many of these societies may appear to be primitive and backwards to most developed countries they are constantly developing."

Tags:saudi, arabia, democracy

Abstract
This case examines Hilton Hotels and its marketing strategies. In particular, the example of how Hilton Hotels approached the Saudi Arabian market is utilized as an effective illustration of market segmentation for certain markets. The paper discusses how Saudi Arabia is not the typical travel and tourism market and thus it required an alternative approach by the firm's executive leadership in order to sustain its brand in the market.

From the Paper
"This case examines Hilton Hotels and its marketing strategies. In particular, the example of how Hilton Hotels approached the Saudi Arabian market is utilized as an effective illustration of market segmentation for certain markets. Saudi Arabia is not the typical travel and tourism market and thus it required an alternative approach by the firm's executive leadership in order to sustain its brand in the market."

Tags:hilton, hotels, saudi arabia

Abstract
This paper discusses the advisability of sending a woman to Saudi Arabia to negotiate a deal. The decision is based on the growing acceptance of women in Saudi business circles and the strategic and tactical considerations both internal and external of sending a highly skilled woman to do the job.

From the Paper
"The problems involved in sending a female negotiator do not really exist. The stereotype of the Saudi Arabian male chauvinist may still be true but the reality is that women in Saudi Arabia are active participants in ..."

Tags:Leadership, leader, cultural, Islamic, Western, chauvenistic, Saudi Arabia, woman

Abstract
In this article, the writer considers the impact of financial development on household savings and private investment in Saudi Arabia including a section on Islamic banking. The paper includes two charts.

From the Paper
"Saudi Arabia is at once both an ancient and modern land. Its roots stretch back thousands of years and it is the seat of the holiest sites of Islam. Yet much of its economic development has taken place in the last .... years and the financial development that often accompanies and generallyf acilitates sustained economic development is even newer. As an Islamic country the kingdom is subject to sharia law this strictly prohibits ..."

Tags:Saudi Arabia, savings, investment, financial development

Abstract
This paper confirms the study's hypothesis that the impact of the global financial crisis upon the countries of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was slower in being realized than throughout the rest of the world but nevertheless did impact both countries. Next, the author reviews the definition of the financial crisis, its time sequence and symptoms globally and with these two countries. The paper recommends the importance of continuing to diversify the economies of UAE and Saudi Arabian as a method of mitigating the impact of the present and future global economic crises.

Table of Contents:
Statement of Thesis
Purpose of the Study
Significance of the Study
Definition of the Financial Crisis
Time Sequence of the Global Financial Crisis
Introduction to the Study
Causes of the Financial Crisis
Background of the Study
Symptoms of the Crisis and its Implications
Further Examination of Evidence of Impact
Findings of the Study
Summary and Conclusion
Recommendations

From the Paper
"Furthermore, the debt financing markets are stated to have been frozen due to the financial conditions both locally and globally. The stock market in Saudi Arabia is stated to have "gone into freefall" since the crisis intensified. However, since many of the companies and investors in Saudi Arabia do not have to borrow the funds needing for funding requirements. Jawai (2008) states the conditions in this area has actually improved due to the collapse of raw material prices and the "easing of global supply bottlenecks" which results in falling project costs. It is stated to be similar for the government in that while the government will be impacted by lower oil revenues at the same time government revenues in Saudi Arabia "will remain exceptionally large and are backed up by huge foreign assets held at SAMA. The government, due to these resources is able to not only meet its commitments but as well in the position to "underwrite the private sector in key strategic projects." (Jawai, 2008, p.4) Stated as the most immediate and the clearest impact of the financial crisis on the economy in Saudi Arabia is the collapse in oil prices.
"The work of Moore (2009) entitled: "The U.S.-U.A.E. Trade and Investment Relationship 2009 Update" states that the long-term outlook for the UAE "remains bright" as the "price of petroleum will rise as economic growth rebounds. This translates into an on-going ability of the UAE to purchase U.S. products for which its consumers clearly have a strong demand. Exports of U.S. services, ranging from healthcare, financial management, construction, education and entertainment will remain robust in coming years as well."

Tags:risk, remuneration policies, open trade policy, oil prices, GDP growth

Abstract
The paper compares and contrasts human resources management in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The paper examines HR practices in Jeddah and Dubai.

From the Paper
"This presentation focuses on a comparison of two cities in the Middle East, one in Saudi Arabia i.e. Jeddah, and one in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. These two locations were chosen because they are positioned within countries wherein a collectivist rather than an individualistic culture is paramount in which modernization of the business community has led to a significant increase in the presence of international businesses and organizations and in which expatriate managers and professionals are increasingly at..."

Tags:Saudi Arabid, United Arab Emirates, human resources