An investment that reflects a long-term relationship and continuous interest by economic entities resident in an economy other than the Saudi economy. This means that the foreign investor, individually or as part of a group of foreign investors, owns 10% or more of the voting power of the shareholders’ rights, entitling the investor to exercise some form of control or influence over the decision-making process in a way that serves the investor’s interests. This process is thus described as foreign direct investment.

Shows annual net foreign direct investment flows with People's Republic of China.