Internationalization in Saudi Arabia (consulting services)

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Company Overview

VISION

To become the preferred advisory firm working to materialize business opportunities between Spain (+ Europe) and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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MISSION

To manage the best possible entry into each market.

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WHY SAUDI ARABIA 1/4

!   Political-economic strategic vision:

1.  Diversification

2.  Openness

!   Private sector and SME´s (Small & Medium Enterprises) !   Demographic trends !   Shift to a wider world vision !   Views of Spain & Europe !   Market access in exchange of know-how

In General…


www.sagia.gov.sa

!   It is a Nation in the midst of economic and social transformation

!   It is one of the best destinations for foreign investments

!   It is becoming one of the most competitive countries in the world

!   It is one of the most enterpreneural nations in the M.E.

!   It is a dynamic and robust economy with long-term vision

!   With low energy costs and efficient transportation connections

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!   Prosperous and sustainable growth

!   It is ranked 5th in the world for fiscal freedom

!   Top 20 largest economies in the world, and the biggest in MENA

!   On of the most rapidly growing countries in the world

!   +60% of the GDP in the GCC and 25% of the total Arab GDP

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www.sagia.gov.sa


Strategic Objectives of KSA ( www.sagia.gov.sa )

!   To become the world capital in energy

!   Hub of the world’s most dynamic economies

!   R+D+I

!   Health

!   Education

!   ITC

!   To transform its industries, based on the following:

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GLOBAL ARGONAUTS 1/9

Methodology of GA´s:

!  To support decision-making by providing relevant information

!  To ensure clear expectations through effective communication

! To consistently complete all engagements through disciplined bfollow-through

!  To mitigate costs by leveraging "know-how”

! To prioritize an on-the-ground & face-to-face management style

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Mandate Types:

!  Direct mandate from Saudi firm

!  Direct mandate from Spanish* firm

*or European firm

!   Market understanding

!   Industry research

!   Partner identification

!   Partner introduction

!   Negotiation (due diligence)

!   Closure

!   Launch

!   Integration and Follow-up

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!   Retainer fee, success fee, revenue share, new company stake


Economic Approach:

!   Any combination of the above according to:

1.  Nature of the project, and 2.  Service provision


Why GA´s:

!   50+ combined years of expertise in international management

!   5+ years of experience operating in KSA !   Faith and passion in the Saudi-Spain relationship !   Ability to engage International firms with KSA and Saudi partners !   Reputation and credibility (business & political networks) !   Ability to integrate different cultures and resources

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Why GA´s:

!   Local (KSA) extension of client´s capabilities !   Flexibility to adapt services to best suit partners´ requirements !   Ability to develop well-grounded long-term relationships !   Access to the management of leading firms

!   Hands-on management style

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Why GA´s:

!   Commitment to be anywhere, anytime according to project

!   Execution - driven vision

!   Mix of complementary skills across the team !   True global vision !   And...proven success stories

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Industries:

!   Food & Beverage

!   Retail

!   Transportation !   Construction !   HR Services

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Industries:

!   Building Materials

!   Energy

!   Information Technology !   Education !   Innovation Design

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“Global Argonauts is a firm that is specialized in International Business Development, whose focus is in KSA, which invests its resources in the search of new opportunities where many companies neither have a systematic method nor specific or specialized teams”

CONCLUSION

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Company Overview

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