Foreign investors benefit from the fact that Saudi Arabia is a WTO member country. In 2005, foreign investment in Saudi Arabia increased 30-fold, totaling US $53 billion. Manufacturers in countries where energy prices increased dramatically in recent years are finding Saudi Arabia an attractive destination for their production base. Saudi Arabia, with the world's largest oil reserves, offers long-term and stable supply of energy.
Saudi Arabia is a signatory to various regional agencies guaranteeing a level playing field to foreign investors. It is a member of the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA). The Kingdom, hence, ensures the same treatment, protection and incentives accorded to a national capital.
The economy of Saudi Arabia is the largest in the Middle East and rapidly growing due to high population growth rates and ever-expanding foreign trade. With high income from the sale of crude oil, there are significant opportunities for foreign manufacturers to enhance their business in Saudi Arabia.