Speaker: Dr. Mohamed A. Ramady
Visiting Associate Professor of Economics
Department of Finance and Economics
King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, May 7th, 2013
Venue: Building 14, Room 108
Title: Saudi Arabian Economy – Current Challenges and Future Opportunities
Abstract: Dr. Ramady specializes on regional geo -political risk assessment and the Saudi Economy, Energy, as well as Money and Banking, Globalization and WTO. The presentation will cover current challenges and the role of expenditure policies and future trends, the economics of subsidy and its impact on future energy policy, the growth of FDI and impediments for growth, issues of concern for national employment generation, and labour policies as well as evolving future opportunities.
All KFUPM faculty and students are welcome and encouraged to attend.