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Where Global Private Capital Is Flowing in Saudi Arabia
International investors deployed SAR20 billion ($5.3 billion) into Saudi Arabia’s private markets in 2025, accounting for around 60% of total private capital investment in the Kingdom. Discover which sectors are attracting the most foreign capital and what this growing investment means for businesses and investors exploring the Saudi market.
Establishing Regional Headquarters (RHQ) in Saudi Arabia: Complete Setup Guide
Saudi Arabia’s Regional Headquarters (RHQ) program offers multinational companies a strategic base for managing MENA operations, with tax, workforce, and residency incentives designed to support regional expansion.
Saudi Roundup: Mining, Energy & Tech Deals
This week’s Saudi Roundup tracks the surge in investment licenses, the rapid expansion of Saudi Arabia’s space economy, and Diriyah’s SR2 billion agreement to advance hotel-branded residences.
Saudi Arabia’s Water Sector: $4 Billion Pipeline Opens New Opportunities for Private Investors
As privatization and PPPs expand across the water value chain, new opportunities are emerging for investors, infrastructure companies, manufacturers, and technology providers.
Expanding to Saudi Arabia from India: A Guide to Market Entry, Tax, & Compliance
Indian companies expanding into Saudi Arabia must navigate both India’s overseas investment rules and Saudi licensing, tax, and compliance requirements.
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.