Survey Awareness

An investment that reflects a long-term relationship and a permanent interest of economic entities that exist in economiesy other than the Saudi economy. This means that the foreign investor owns 10% or more of the shareholders' equity, which enables the foreign investor to exercise some kind of influence on the decision-making process in a way that serves its interests. Thus, this process is described as foreign direct investment.

Short-term business statistics are economic statistics and data used in the short term to measure the performance of various economic sectors and to monitor development and growth rates on a monthly basis. They provide indicators that reflect the key monthly changes in targeted economic activities.

It is considered one of the most important economic statistics conducted by GASTAT, as this survey provides statistics on establishments that are engaged in various economic activities along with the structure of the economic sector in Saudi Arabia. These statistics include the number of employees and their compensation, expenses, revenues, and capital formation.

Research and Development is an annual survey concerned with research and development fields in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It aims to provide economic indicators of research and development.