Purpose The purpose of this paper is to understand the characteristics of the current asset management (AM) practices across the Saudi public sector (SPS). Design/methodology/approach The study uses a mixture of inductive and deductive logic, including, at the outset, developing a framework tool...

Purpose – This paper aims to discuss and compare the corporate governance codes in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Design/methodology/approach – The development of corporate governance codes in the GCC is considered using an analytical approach. Findings – Efforts and initiatives...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to highlight findings from the dialogue and proceeding research report presented by the Gender and Public Policy Programme partnered with Al‐Sayedah Khadijah Bint Khuwailid Businesswomen Center and Monitor Group at the 2010 Dubai School of Government....

The marketing research scene in Saudi Arabia is investigated, where a number of environmental factors make marketing research a formidable undertaking. Cultural factors, such as language, religion and social etiquettes, hamper questionnaire surveys. As sampling frames and accurate maps are not...

Purpose – The paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and...

The macro‐environment of the banking industry in Saudi Arabia is considered, the development of commercial banking is discussed, and present banking activities with regard to branches, services and promotion are examined. This comprehensive look at the Saudi bank marketing scene draws on the...

This is a report of a survey examining key aspects of Saudi Arabian banking behaviour such as a bank's experience, reputation, service, personnel quality, location. The services that account‐holding customers use are examined and their satisfaction with financial, social and security risks are...

Saudi Arabia is one of the world’s wealthiest nations per capita and, through possession of a large share of the world’s oil resources, an economic power. However, oil continues to dominate exports, but industrialization efforts of the 1980s have led to a considerable diversification, with a...

During the past five decades, the role of government in most developed and developing countries has increased dramatically. Governments increased their provisions of social services and welfare. Furthermore, governments have become important producers of goods and services. In addition, by using...

Private sector organisations face increasing challenges of competing in a world market and rapid technological advancements. This in turn has necessitated fundamental changes in behaviour and orientation towards workforce and employability skills for current or future employment needs. This...