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Saudi Roundup: Local Content Gains Across Government Procurement
This week’s Saudi Roundup highlights FDI surpassing SAR1 trillion in Q1 2026, the Sports Boulevard’s $186 million initiative to develop urban Wadi assets, and the Kingdom’s growing position as a global hub for AI investment.
Where Foreign Companies Are Winning Expo 2030 Contracts Right Now
Expo 2030 Riyadh is entering a major contracting phase, with international firms already securing roles across project management, design, infrastructure, and construction.
Entering Saudi Arabia's Creative Economy: What Companies Should Know
Saudi Arabia's creative economy is expanding rapidly, creating new opportunities for international media, entertainment, design, and creative businesses.
Saudi Roundup: Mixed-Use Development & Infrastructure Investment
This week’s Saudi Roundup covers PIF’s acquisition of Electronic Arts, a new housing and land-ownership framework, and five mixed-use development opportunities in Qassim.
Understanding the Business (Trade) Name Reservation Process in Saudi Arabia
This guide explains the trade name reservation process under the 2025 Trade Name Law, including eligibility requirements, costs, common rejection reasons, and best practices to avoid delays during company formation.
Saudi Roundup: Expo 2030 & 2034 World Cup Preparations Gather Pace
This week's Saudi Roundup takes stock of the ongoing preparations for Expo 2030 and the 2034 FIFA World Cup, the launch of the Kingdom's first desalination technology manufacturing plant, and a major hospitality contract in Diriyah.
From Market Testing to Incorporation: How UK Firms Can Expand into Saudi Arabia
With more than 1,300 UK companies already operating in Saudi Arabia, expansion is increasingly about choosing the right entry strategy rather than deciding whether to enter. This guide explains when to use an Employer of Record (EOR), when to establish a legal entity, and how the incorporation process unfolds.
From Belgium to Saudi Arabia: How WHYFIVE Is Scaling Consumer Insights in the Kingdom
International consumer insights consultancy WHYFIVE is expanding in Saudi Arabia with AstroLabs' support, establishing a local presence to help organizations translate consumer intelligence into business strategy.
Saudi Roundup: Global Leadership in Road Connectivity & Tourism Growth
This week’s Saudi Roundup highlights Saudi Arabia's global leadership in road connectivity and tourism revenue growth, a new partnership between Ceer and SABIC to advance EV manufacturing, and the launch of Jeddah's first logistics investment fund.
Saudi Roundup: US Investors Lead Foreign M&A Activity
This week's Saudi Roundup explores Saudi Arabia's expanding AI partnerships with South Korea, major investments in logistics and real estate, and the latest business expansions shaping growth across the Kingdom.
How Kanz Is Shaping the Future of Workforce Development in Saudi Arabia
Kanz is redefining workforce development in Saudi Arabia by combining AI-powered recruitment with upskilling to help employers hire more effectively while improving candidate outcomes.
Saudi Roundup: Commercial Registrations Top 1.9 Million
This week's Saudi Roundup covers Saudi Arabia's rise to 13th globally for FDI, ACWA Power's exclusive green hydrogen export mandate, and new infrastructure tenders for King Salman International Airport.