based Al-Bilad said the Kingdom has been attracting numerous parties for establishing economic partnership with it through joint investment projects. This is attributed to the Kingdom's promising environment and the facilities extended to the investors in the light of the reforms which have taken place during the era of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz. This development stands as a witness for the confidence bestowed on the Kingdom and its strong economy as well as its capability for competitiveness with others. This confidence on the Saudi economy was further enhanced following the international financial crisis which has recently hit the economies of the big countries but the Saudi economy remained strong and solid, attracting world attention to seek benefits from the Kingdom's successful experience. The paper pointed out that the Saudi minister of commerce and industry has spoken at the Saudi-American forum recently held in Chicago about new American investments in the Kingdom. The Kingdom will remain an attractive country for investors due to its healthy investment environment and its strong national economy," the daily added. --MORE
