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Saudi Roundup: Q1 2026 Retail & Property Sector Growth
This week’s Saudi Roundup highlights sustained momentum across the Kingdom’s economy, including continued non-oil export growth, a strong real estate performance in Q1 2026, and accelerating developments in the sports and AI sectors.
The Real Cost of Delaying Market Entry in Saudi Arabia’s Evolving Economy
Delaying entry into Saudi Arabia leads to lost deals, weaker networks, and shrinking market access as competitors move first early.
Enhance Fitness: Building Saudi Arabia’s Personal Training Infrastructure
How Enhance Fitness is helping build Saudi Arabia’s personal training infrastructure through localized fitness services, talent development, and operational expansion.
Saudi Roundup: Saudi–China Economic Ties Accelerate
This week’s Saudi Roundup highlights a surge in the Business Confidence Index, a sharp rise in POS spending in April amid strong consumer demand, and the launch of several major projects in Makkah.
From Test Market to Strategic Hub: How Multinationals Are Approaching Saudi Arabia in 2026
Why multinational companies are making Saudi Arabia their first regional market and expanding long-term investments.
Saudi Roundup: Mining & Infrastructure Push
This week’s Saudi Roundup highlights a surge in the Business Confidence Index, a sharp rise in POS spending in April amid strong consumer demand, and the launch of several major projects in Makkah.
Gaming, Adtech, and Events: Saudi Arabia's Emerging Media Landscape
Saudi Arabia’s media and entertainment industry is rapidly evolving, driven by high-growth segments such as gaming, adtech, and live events.
Saudi Payroll Compliance: What Changes When You Enter the Market
Saudi payroll in KSA runs through Mudad, Qiwa, Muqeem & GOSI—errors can freeze visas, salaries and operations immediately.
Saudi Roundup: Q1 Non-Oil Sector Expansion
This week’s Saudi Roundup highlights 2.8% GDP growth in Q1 2026, strong private sector expansion in Makkah, and continued growth in date exports and renewable energy capacity.
Vision 2030 Annual Report 2025: Entering the Final Phase of Transformation
The Vision 2030 Annual Report 2025 highlights Saudi Arabia’s final transformation phase, showcasing strong progress in diversification, private sector expansion, and structural reforms.
Saudi Roundup: Sports Investments Gain Momentum
This week's Saudi Roundup covers Vision 2030’s 2025 milestones, a new Saudi-Swiss agreement to strengthen cross-border investments, and expanding private investment opportunities in the sports sector.
Business Setup in Saudi: Mastering GOSI and Mudad Requirements
A guide to GOSI and Mudad compliance in Saudi Arabia, covering social insurance, payroll systems, and key requirements for employers.