In 2007,the Government of Saudi Arabia Invested About $900 Billion

In 2007,the government of Saudi Arabia invested about $900 billion in western companies.This strategic global investment was considered a way for Saudi Arabia to expropriate others from investing in its nation.
Expropriation refers to a government taking over the assets of a non-domestic company who is doing business in its nation.Saudi Arabia,in this example,created a sovereign wealth fund,where it invested government funds in foreign companies.Sovereign Wealth Funds are a form of foreign direct investment.