Saudi Arabia ranks 17th in the World Competitiveness Ranking 2025. Explore what this means for investors and the ease of doing business in the Kingdom.
Discover why Saudi Arabia’s startup ecosystem is booming and how to secure an entrepreneur license in Riyadh. Learn the setup process with Peninsula’s expert guide.
Discover why Saudi Arabia’s inflation rate rose to 2.2% in May 2025, driven by housing rents, and what it means for businesses planning to enter the market.
Discover how the Moses Bridge between Egypt and Saudi Arabia connects Africa and Asia—impacting trade, tourism, and regional growth.
Discover why Saudi Arabia recruitment is booming in 2025, which sectors are hiring, and what this means for businesses exploring the Kingdom.
Discover how Saudi Arabia's non-oil sector is driving GDP growth in May 2025 and what it means for business expansion.
Discover how Saudi Arabia's Tourise platform is reshaping tourism and opening business opportunities. Learn how to enter this booming market.
Will Saudi Arabia license alcohol in select venues by 2026? Learn what this mooted reform could mean for business, tourism, and the upcoming Expo 2030 and World Cup 2034.
Explore Saudi PIF's $100bn Project Paradise—its purpose, potential, and how it reshapes giga project strategies.
Saudi Arabia opens three sports venues to private investment, naming rights, leasing & management contracts now available.
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Discover how the Nvidia-Humain deal transforms AI in Saudi Arabia.
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Explore how Trump's 2025 Riyadh visit reshaped US-Saudi relations.
Explore Hyundai's investment in Saudi Arabia's manufacturing sector.
Explore how the US-Saudi Investment Forum 2025 aligns with Vision 2030 and what it means for international business expansion.
Explore how Saudi Arabia's launch of Humain, a new AI company under PIF, aligns with Vision 2030 and offers opportunities for international investors.
New off-plan rules boost Saudi Arabia real estate for foreign investors. Explore how Vision 2030 and reforms simplify business setup in Saudi Arabia.
Explore how the 2034 World Cup and Saudi Vision 2030 are unlocking business opportunities in Saudi Arabia. Discover investment trends, job growth, and setup advice.
BNY Mellon secures RHQ licence in Saudi Arabia. Explore the Saudi Arabia RHQ Program, its benefits, and why global banks are expanding.
Saudi Arabia's GDP grew by 2.7% in Q1 2025, driven by non-oil sectors, highlighting Vision 2030's impact.
In 2024, Saudi Arabia's non-oil exports reached an unprecedented $137.29 billion, marking a 13% increase from the previous year and a 113% surge since the inception of Vision 2030. This growth is attributed to the Kingdom's strategic efforts to diversify its economy away from oil dependency, focusing on sectors like manufacturing, tourism, and services.
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The announcement of President Donald Trump’s visit to Saudi Arabia in May 2025, part of his first overseas trip since taking office, has captured the attention of global business leaders. This high-profile visit underscores the strengthening of US-Saudi Arabia relations, creating a fertile ground for American companies eyeing expansion in the Kingdom.
Over the past decade, foreign direct investment in Saudi Arabia has quadrupled, signalling a vibrant market ripe for international companies. This surge, coupled with Vision 2030’s focus on economic diversification, creates fertile ground for those looking to invest in Saudi Arabia.
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Official data from the Ministry of Commerce reveals that commercial registration in Saudi Arabia soared by 48% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025, with 154,638 new commercial records issued.
In 2024, Saudi Arabia solidified its status as the most funded country in the MENA region for venture capital, raising $750 million across a record 178 deals. This surge, driven by Vision 2030’s ambitious goals, signals a market ripe with opportunity.
On April 3, 2025, the Saudi Exchange, made headlines by halting trading for seven companies. This decisive action underscores a critical lesson for business leaders and executives operating in Saudi Arabia: compliance with corporate governance regulations is non-negotiable.
The Saudi business landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace. The latest signal, Saudi unemployment dropped to a historic low of 7 percent in the fourth quarter of 2024—a milestone achieved five years ahead of the Vision 2030 schedule.
For business leaders and executives eyeing growth opportunities in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia’s bustling mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape in 2024 offers a compelling narrative. The Kingdom recorded a remarkable 55 percent annual rise in M&A deals, with a total deal value reaching $9.6 billion.
The announcement of Tesla’s entry into Saudi Arabia marks the latest development in Saudi Arabia’s rapidly growing EV Market. Tesla will start sales in Saudi Arabia next month, according to its website, with a launch event scheduled for April 10 in Riyadh.
Saudi Arabia is making bold moves to transform its economy, and the mining sector is at the heart of this shift. With the launch of a new incentives package aimed at attracting FDI into Saudi Arabian mining, the Kingdom is signalling its intent to become a global player in this industry.
For business leaders and executives steering their companies through the dynamic Saudi Arabian market, understanding the intricacies of company structuring is critical to success. One role stands out as pivotal in navigating this landscape: the general manager. In Saudi Arabia, the general manager is not just a figurehead but the primary representative and management authority of a business
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