Saudi Arabia Emerges as Regional Business Hub

A recent study has shown that Saudi Arabia's position as one of the region's most attractive destinations for foreign direct investment (FDI) has strengthened significantly. The comprehensive economic and investment ecosystem, which combines economic reforms, digital transformation, regulatory efficiency, and diversified investment opportunities across multiple high-growth sectors, is a key driver of this growth.

The study found that Saudi Arabia's FDI stock reached SAR 1.099 trillion by the end of 2025, while new FDI inflows totaled SAR 133.3 billion during the same year. The non-oil activities recorded real growth of 4.9% in 2025, and real GDP expanded by 4.5%. The total stock of foreign investments in all forms reached SAR 3.323 trillion.

The study also highlighted the benefits of the Kingdom's Premium Residency Program, which offers multiple residency pathways that provide long-term legal and financial stability while facilitating business establishment and investment expansion. This program contributes to attracting foreign direct investment, stimulating real estate investment, strengthening entrepreneurship, supporting knowledge transfer, enhancing labor market competitiveness, expanding demand for professional, financial, and legal services, and supporting the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises.