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The Year of AI in Saudi Arabia: The Progress Made So Far
Saudi Arabia’s Year of AI is accelerating commercial activity, infrastructure investment, and technology partnerships, creating new opportunities for global companies entering the Kingdom’s growing AI ecosystem.
Saudi Roundup: Local Manufacturing Accelerates in AI & Maritime
This week’s Saudi Roundup spotlights the increase in infrastructure project permits and entertainment center registrations while also exploring the new partnership between PIF’s Humain and EY to develop Saudi’s first AI-native outsourcing service.
Saudi Arabia’s SME Strategy: Unlocking New Opportunities for Foreign Enterprises & Investors
Saudi Arabia’s new National Entrepreneurship and SME Strategy is shifting the focus from business creation to sustainable growth, with 13 initiatives targeting SME financing, market access, economic zones, localization, and international expansion.
Saudi Roundup: Real Estate & Railway Partnerships
This week’s Saudi Roundup highlights a series of partnerships across railway, technology, and real estate, as public-private sector engagement deepens across the Kingdom’s strategic sectors.
Saudi Arabia’s Entertainment Sector: Growth Milestones & New Global Entrants
Saudi Arabia’s entertainment sector is expanding into a year-round ecosystem, with 7,200+ companies, 975 active entertainment destinations, and growing opportunities for international businesses across live experiences, sports, technology, media, and new entertainment formats.
How Foreign Companies Can Stay on Top of Accounting & Tax Compliance in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s growing investment market comes with a structured tax and accounting framework that foreign companies must navigate carefully. From corporate income tax and withholding tax to transfer pricing, VAT, and ZATCA filing deadlines, understanding local compliance requirements is essential to avoiding penalties and maintaining a sustainable operation in the Kingdom. This guide outlines the key accounting and tax obligations foreign companies should know when operating in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Roundup: New Tenders in Aviation & Waste Management
This week’s Saudi Roundup covers new PPP opportunities for Qassim Airport and a national waste management platform, alongside 13 initiatives to support the SME sector and a new agreement to develop Expo 2030 Riyadh’s Expo Village.
Saudi Cultural Development Fund (CDF): Opening New Private Investment Pathways
Saudi Arabia’s Cultural Development Fund is expanding access to finance and private investment, creating new opportunities across the Kingdom’s growing cultural and creative economy.
Polish Strategic Design Firm Flying Bisons Expands Its Saudi Operations and Signs MoU with Takamol at LEAP 2026
Flying Bisons has deepened its presence in Saudi Arabia with a Riyadh office and fully localised operations, formalizing its commitment to the Kingdom as its most important growth market. The company also signed an MoU with Takamol Ventures at LEAP 2026 covering digital transformation, human capital digital solutions, and strategic design and implementation.
Saudi Roundup: Green Logistics & Industrial Projects
This edition explores the rapid pace of investment in key logistics and industrial projects across Saudi Arabia and the continued expansion of the Kingdom's e-commerce and delivery sector.
What Foreign M&A Activity Reveals About Saudi Arabia’s Maturing Investment Market
Foreign participation in Saudi Arabia’s M&A market is rising, with international companies increasingly using acquisitions and strategic investments to access established operations, talent, customers, and local capabilities.
How Al-Khafji Is Opening a New Investment Frontier in the Eastern Province
The new Al-Khafji coastal development project highlights how Saudi Arabia is expanding tourism and investment beyond its flagship giga-projects.