Saudi Arabia is ranked as one of the top players in the world in the 26th position in the ease of doing business compiled by the World Bank. The UAE was placed at 23rd and Kuwait at 104th. A leading businessman in Saudi Arabia lists 3 reasons why the doing business in Saudi Arabia is easy.
First reason is the excellent facilities: "Facilities provided by our government including industrial areas at a competitive price and excellent gas prices. Second reason is the accessibility of financing. A third reason to me is our accessibility to our ministers, our deputy ministers, and our king. It's so easy to send your complaint and to follow up your complaint – you'll get an answer."
Interview: http://www.marcopolis.net/doing-business-in-saudi-arabia-is-the-easiest-according-to-zamil.htm