Market Outlook

Saudi Roundup: Expanding Italy & Germany Trade Corridors

This week's Saudi Roundup highlights recent strategic partnerships with global markets like Germany and Italy and a wave of international business expansions.

Saudi's National Privatization Strategy: Unlocking $64B In Opportunities

The National Privatization Strategy accelerates Saudi private-sector growth, $64B in opportunities, and long-term PPP projects.

Saudi Roundup: Privatization Drive, Aviation Boom & Food Exports

This week, the Saudi Roundup covers the national privatization push, the aviation boom with 140M passengers, and a digital real estate portal for businesses.

Saudi Arabia Business Setup: Key Saudization Updates in 2026

Earlier this year, Saudi Arabia announced it was expanding Saudization requirements and rates for 269 professions in the private sector. Compliance with Saudization requirements in 2025 is a non-negligible aspect of a complete business setup and company registration in Saudi Arabia. This compliance places foreign companies on a path towards sustainable financial growth, making them uniquely positioned to bid on governmental projects and gain access to financial support and incentives for training programs.

The Saudi Hiring Playbook: Q&A on Compliance and Workforce Setup

Learn key steps for compliant hiring, GM onboarding, and Iqama management when expanding into Saudi Arabia.

Government Contract Bidding in Saudi Arabia: A Guide for Global Businesses

Learn Etimad registration requirements, SME benefits, and government bidding essentials.

Saudi Roundup: Stock Buying Surge & Tourism Milestones

This week’s Saudi Roundup highlights record foreign investment, the real estate market opening to foreigners, and a record-breaking leap in tourist arrivals in 2025.

Why Global Manufacturers Are Racing to Set Up Operations in Saudi Arabia

From energy and F&B to mining, automotive & pharma, explore opportunities in Saudi Arabia's booming manufacturing industry.

Saudi Roundup: New Business Entries & Major Rail Projects

This week's Saudi Roundup highlights $26.6B in mining agreements, SR977B in foreign investment stock, railway expansions, the Jeddah Metro revival, and new business entries to the Kingdom.

Business Setup in Saudi Arabia for Foreigners: Understanding the 3-Stage Expansion Roadmap

As of late 2025, Saudi Arabia hosts over 780 regional headquarters (RHQs) of international companies. With 100% foreign ownership now permitted in key strategic industries, establishing a business in Saudi Arabia has become an increasingly attractive option for international investors.

Saudi Arabia Business Setup 2026: Myths vs. Realities

Saudi Roundup: Maritime Fleet Expansion, Tourism Growth & AI Investment

This week's Saudi Roundup highlights groundbreaking energy partnerships, a 32% surge in maritime fleet expansion, and record-breaking commercial registrations in Q4 2025.