The latest Global Financial Centres Index published by the Qatar Finance Centre Authority and Long Finance (GFCI 17) found that Riyadh’s rank as an international financial centre jumped 7 places, from 21 to 14. Its rating improved by 13 points to 698/1,000.  It is one seen as one of four ‘local specialists’ (with relatively few global connections, but depth in particular activities) along with Calgary, Dalian and Taipei.  

Source : 31 March 2015/GFCI 17/ Riyadh/ OFF