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Englisch, März 2010

Zusammenfassung:Zusammenfassung:

Die wirtschaftliche Diversifikationsstrategie von Saudi Arabien wird am besten sichtbar in der Entwicklung der sog. "Economic Cities". Dieser Branchenbericht analysiert die Economic Cities und untersucht deren Parameter als nachhaltige Stadtentwicklungen. Die Studie ergibt, dass die Grösse und das Entwicklungstempo der Economic Cities etliche Möglichkeiten für Schweizer Firmen eröffnet, ihre P d kt d Di tl i t i B i h d b T h l i bi tProdukte und Dienstleistungen im Bereich der sauberen Technologien anzubieten.

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Content.

Osec Focus Study on Economic Cities (ECs)

Economic diversification in Saudi Arabia

The Economic Cities

Cleantech business opportunities in the ECs

How can Swiss cleantech companies enter the ECs?

Produced by:Copyright © Osec 2010. Alle Rechte vorbehalten.4

Osec Focus Study: “Economic Cities in Saudi Arabia”.

The purpose of this focus study is to review the four Economic

Cities under development and identify specific industry and market

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segments open for cleantech products & services that make for

compelling opportunities for Swiss companies planning to export

their expertise The report focuses on the concept of sustainable their expertise. The report focuses on the concept of sustainable

cities and how both companies operating in this area and the

different Economic Cities can benefit from applying this approach.

Contents:

1. Introduction

2 S stainable Cities2. Sustainable Cities

3. The Economic Cities in Saudi Arabia

4. Opportunities in the Economic Cities

5 C l di R k


5. Concluding Remarks

Appendices

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The Economic Cities




The Economic Driver of the GCC.

Saudi Arabia has been the most prosperous and stable

economy among the GCCeconomy among the GCC countries in the last few years

The average age of the country’s population iscountry s population is

15 years


Nearly a Quarter of the Global Oil Reserves.y


Connected to the Main Shipping Lanes.pp g


Shipping route frequencies, 2009

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Heavy Investment in National Infrastructure.y


A Key Destination for Foreign Direct Investment.

SAGIA

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The Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA) (www.sagia.gov.sa) was established on 10

April 2000 to act as a gateway to investment in Saudi Arabia, with a vision of attracting investment to

sustain rapid economic growth and drive the 10x10 programme.

10 10 P10 x 10 Programme

Under the patronage of His Majesty King Abdullah, the Saudi government inaugurated the 10 x 10

programme in 2006 to enact reforms and promote targeted investments in order to position Saudi programme in 2006 to enact reforms and promote targeted investments in order to position Saudi

Arabia among the world's top 10 most competitive investment destinations by 2010. In 2009, Saudi

Arabia has already become one of the top 20 most competitive countries for protecting investors


Arabia has already become one of the top 20 most competitive countries for protecting investors.

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The Economic Cities




Four ECs Under Development, Two ECs Planned.p ,

Under Development:p• King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC),

Rabigh

• Prince Abdul Aziz Bin Mousaed

Economic City (PABMEC), Hail

• Knowledge Economic City (KEC), Madinahg y ( ),

• Jazan Economic City (JEC), Jazan

Planned:• Tabuk Economic City (TEC)

• Eastern Province Economic City (EPEC)


as e ce c c C y ( )

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Developed According to Environmental Guidelines.p g

To ensure success, the ECs are being developed according to six key design principles:

1 D l t b d l b ll titi d t ( h it ill b d l d d t l t 1. Development based on globally competitive advantage (each city will be developed around at least one globally competitive cluster or industry)

2. State of the art “hard” and “soft” infrastructure (the cities will utilise their greenfield opportunity toadopt appropriate technology solutions)

3. Creating opportunities for the private sector4. Attracting core jobs5. Attracting people (the Cities need to offer an attractive lifestyle)6 Business-friendly environment6. Business friendly environment


King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC).g y ( )

Rabigh, Area: 168 km2

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Rabigh, Area: 168 km2

FFocus:• logistics

• light & processing industry

• financial services

Focus:• logistics

• light & processing industry

• financial services

KAEC

Components:• sea port

• industrial district

Components:• sea port

• industrial district

• educational zone

• central business district

• financial island

• resorts & residential area

• educational zone

• central business district

• financial island

• resorts & residential area• resorts & residential area

Population: 2 million

New Jobs: 1 million

• resorts & residential area

Population: 2 million

New Jobs: 1 million


www.kingabdullahcity.comwww.kingabdullahcity.com

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KAEC Phase 1.

Industrial ZoneIndustrial Zone

Sea PortCity District

Business ParkBusiness Park


KAEC Phase 2.


KAEC Phase 3.


Prince Abdulaziz Bin Mousaed Economic City (PABMEC).y ( )

Hail, Area: 156 km2

Focus:

Hail, Area: 156 km2

Focus:PABMEC• logistics & transportation

• agriculture• minerals• construction materials

• logistics & transportation• agriculture• minerals• construction materials

Components:• logistics & transportation centre• dry port• agro-industry zone

Components:• logistics & transportation centre• dry port• agro-industry zoneg y• petrochemical industries district• mining centre• knowledge centre• residential area

g y• petrochemical industries district• mining centre• knowledge centre• residential area• entertainment area• international airport

Population: 300,000Ne Jobs 55 000

• entertainment area• international airport

Population: 300,000Ne Jobs 55 000


New Jobs: 55,000www.pabm-ec.comNew Jobs: 55,000www.pabm-ec.com

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Knowledge Economic City (KEC).g y ( )

Madinah, Area: 4.8 km2

Focus:

Madinah, Area: 4.8 km2

Focus:

KEC• knowledge-based industries• tourism• services

Components:

• knowledge-based industries• tourism• services

Components:Components:• complex for technology & knowledge-

based economy• technological & administrative colleges• theme parks

I l i i ili i di

Components:• complex for technology & knowledge-

based economy• technological & administrative colleges• theme parks

I l i i ili i di • Islamic civilization studies centre• complex for medical studies, biological

sciences and health services• commercial & business centre• residential areas

• Islamic civilization studies centre• complex for medical studies, biological

sciences and health services• commercial & business centre• residential areas• passengers terminal• King Abdul Aziz Mosque

Population: 150,000New Jobs: 20 000

• passengers terminal• King Abdul Aziz Mosque

Population: 150,000New Jobs: 20 000


New Jobs: 20,000www.madinahkec.comNew Jobs: 20,000www.madinahkec.com

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Jazan Economic City (JEC).y ( )

Jazan, Area: 113 km2

Focus:

Jazan, Area: 113 km2

Focus:

JEC

• heavy, secondary & labour intensive industries

• agriculture• energy

• heavy, secondary & labour intensive industries

• agriculture• energy JECComponents:• sea port• industrial park• agriculture repackaging &

Components:• sea port• industrial park• agriculture repackaging & • agriculture repackaging &

distribution• Fisheries• power & water (desalination)

plants

• agriculture repackaging & distribution

• Fisheries• power & water (desalination)

plantsp• business & cultural centre• health & education areas

Population: 300,000

p• business & cultural centre• health & education areas

Population: 300,000


New Jobs: 100,000www.jazanecity.comNew Jobs: 100,000www.jazanecity.com

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The Economic Cities




Eight Key Areas of Cleantech Potential.

The ECs in Saudi Arabia face a unique opportunity to embark on a sustainable development strategy from

th b i i Th i ht k th t b th b i t iti i th ECS f ll

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the very beginning. The eight key areas that bear the obvious opportunities in the ECS are as follows:

• Energy

• Transport

• Waste management

• Water

• Resource-efficient architecture

• Ecological infrastructure

• Biodiversity conservation

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• Education

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Portfolio.KAEC PABMEC KEC JEC

Energy Energy-saving technology, renewable energy generation

Energy-saving technology, renewable energy generation

Energy-saving technology, renewable energy generation

Energy-saving technology, renewable energy generationrenewable energy generation renewable energy generation renewable energy generation renewable energy generation

Transport City transport concepts, vehicles, vehicle guidance software, intra-

port cargo system

City transport concepts, vehicles, vehicle guidance software, intra-

port cargo system (dry port)

City transport concepts, vehicles, vehicle guidance software

City transport concepts, vehicles, vehicle guidance software, intra-

port cargo system

Waste Recycling technology, waste-reduction system

Recycling technology, waste-reduction system



Water Water-saving technology, waste water treatment plants

Water-saving technology, waste water treatment plants

Water-saving technology, waste water treatment plants (especially

for hospitalit facilities)

Water-saving technology, waste water treatment plants

for hospitality facilities)

Architecture Building materials, design consulting

Building materials, insulation panels, design consulting

Building materials, design consulting

Building materials, design consulting

Infrastructure Road network sewage system Road network sewage system Road network sewage system Road network sewage systemInfrastructure Road network, sewage system Road network, sewage system, agri-business processing systems

Road network, sewage system Road network, sewage system, various clean technologies for

heavy industry

Biodiversity Natural habitat restoration concept, coral reefs protection

Natural habitat restoration concept, organic agriculture systems

Natural habitat restoration concept Natural habitat restoration concept, coral reefs protection, organic

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agriculture systems

Education Cleantech education programmes Cleantech education programmes Cleantech education programmes Cleantech education programmes



The Economic Cities




Consultant Application Procedure*pp

Consultant, Contractor, Vendor

KAEC is currently establishing a database of all international and local vendors,

consultants and contractors. In order to be considered for registration by Emaar,

The Economic City firms are required to complete a pre-application formThe Economic City, firms are required to complete a pre application form.

Information required: KAEC:Dr Waleed Baghdadi

• Structure and organisation

• Financial Information

• Resources: Personnel, Plant, Other

Dr. Waleed BaghdadiDirector, ContractsProjects DepartmentEmaar Economic CityP.O. Box 8299Resources: Personnel, Plant, Other

• Experience outside Saudi Arabia

• Experience in Saudi Arabia

Jeddah 21482Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaTel +966 2 615 9999Fax +966 2 420 2874


• Signed Secrecy Undertakingwww.emaar.ae

* as of May 2010

Business Set-Up*p

• 100% foreign ownership of projects, including property required to support the

business activities in addition to owning private residences and employee

KAEC:Emaar Economic City

Obusiness activities, in addition to owning private residences and employee

accommodation.

• Minimum capital requirement and no restrictions on repatriation of capital.

No personal income tax and a minimal 20% corporate tax for foreign companies

P.O. Box 8299Jeddah 21482Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaTel +966 2 699 9555Fax +966 2 699 9988• No personal income tax and a minimal 20% corporate tax for foreign companies

• Ability to carry forward losses indefinitely.

• Exemption of import fees for selected raw materials imported for manufacturing

www.emaar.ae

products.

• As the government agency responsible for all inbound investments, SAGIA has set up one-stop shops for

processing of all investment procedures through the Smart Service Centers (SSC) at all Economic Cities.

• Net leasing rate/annum: SAR 700 /m², service charge: SAR 120/m² (total service charge: SAR 820/m²

(CHF 240/m²). To be paid annually in advance on a quarterly basis.

• Contract term: minimum 2 years (no escalation during first 2 years, Year 3 and onwards 5% per annum).


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* as of May 2010

The Swiss Cleantech Network in the GCC.

• 2008: The Swiss Business Council Dubai signed a formal Memorandum of

Understanding with the Emirates Environmental Group.

• 2008: The Swiss Business Hub GCC launched the Pool of Expert Initiative for

the Middle East with a marketing focus on cleantech.

• 2009: The Swiss Business Council UAE established an Environmental

Committee.

• 2009: As a joint initiative, the Swiss Business Hub GCC in Dubai, the Swiss

Business Councils in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and the governmental

representations of Switzerland in the UAE established the “GCC Cleantechrepresentations of Switzerland in the UAE established the “GCC Cleantech Group”.


Promoting Swiss Environmental Know-How.

Launch: 5 June 2010 (World Environment Day)

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