20130112-奥纬咨询-View_From_the_Gulf_Mixed_Results_on_Confidence,_Risk_Management_26页_484kb

The 7th Middle East Business Confidence Survey, conducted by Oliver Wyman and Zogby in December 2012, assessed business conditions and confidence levels across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar. It involved surveys of 157 C-suite executives and focused on themes like business confidence, risk management, and the impact of events such as the Arab Spring.

Key findings indicate varying levels of optimism and concerns across the region. Business confidence decreased in KSA but remained stable in the UAE and Qatar, with executives citing economic shocks or political stability as primary threats. The Arab Spring slowed government reforms, and satisfaction with government responses is tied to economic performance, with KSA showing declining confidence. Overall, executives view government interventions and the GCC as stability factors, but risk management processes are underdeveloped, with schedule and complexity risks better handled than localization and governance issues.

The survey highlights regional differences—KSA's lowest confidence since 2010 and the UAE/Qatar's resilience—and underscores the influence of macroeconomic factors and political unrest. Key recommendations emphasize the need for improved governance and risk management to address ongoing challenges and youth demands.