Market Outlook
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Saudi Roundup: Expo Build Begins as PIF Sets New Strategy
This week’s Saudi Roundup covers Riyadh Metro tenders, Expo 2030 construction, Jazan port incentives, and a rise in domestic tourism.
PIF's 2026–2030 Strategy: Building the Next Phase of Private Sector-Led Growth
PIF’s new strategy prioritizes value creation, efficiency, and co-investment as Saudi Arabia deepens private sector growth.
Turning Local Content into a Strategic Advantage in Saudi Arabia
Local content is a cornerstone of Saudi’s transformation, measuring how much company spending stays in the Kingdom to drive growth.
Saudi Roundup: AI Sector Registrations & Banking Market Cap
This week’s Saudi Roundup highlights Q1 tourism revenue performance, a rise in commercial registrations across AI and tech sectors, and the launch of five new freight logistics routes.
Why 2025 Was a Turning Point for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Saudi Arabia
FDI in Saudi Arabia reached record levels in 2025, with reforms and sector growth driving long-term investor confidence.
Navigating Regional Developments: What the Gulf’s Business Environment Really Looks Like
Regional developments have added complexity to the Gulf business landscape, but confidence in Saudi Arabia remains strong and long-term. Companies across the AstroLabs network are continuing to set up entities, prioritize local investment, and fill strategic roles.
Saudi Roundup: New SPAC Rules & Q4 FDI Update
This week’s Saudi Roundup highlights Saudi unemployment nearing its Vision 2030 target, a 90% surge in net FDI in Q4 2025, and the CMA’s introduction of a SPAC framework on Nomu, alongside a range of sector updates.
Saudi Roundup: Export Push & Hospitality Initiatives
This week's Saudi Roundup covers new industrial licensing figures, capital market reforms broadening access to financing investment funds, and an AI infrastructure partnership unveiled at FII Miami.
Saudi Roundup: AI, Sports Infrastructure, and Urban Growth in Focus
This week's Saudi Roundup covers the latest business and economic developments across the Kingdom—spanning healthcare, mining, and entertainment.
Saudi Roundup: Qiddiya Rail Link & Saudi's Green Industrial Push
This week's Saudi Roundup highlights transformative transport infrastructure projects and major investment opportunities in the environmental compliance sector.
How Digitization is Driving Growth in the Saudi Beauty Industry
Fresha is digitizing Saudi Arabia's booming beauty industry, supporting thousands of salons with its SaaS platform aligned with Vision 2030.
From Entry to Integration: How the Right Network Scales Global Firms in Saudi
How global companies use the network effect to anchor market presence, build influence, and drive sustained growth.