Saudi Arabia is seeing the benefits of more than 800 legal reforms as it attracts record foreign direct investments.
With more than 500 foreign companies setting up regional headquarters in the Kingdom and a tenfold increase in investment licences the Kingdom is becoming a hub for international business.
At the 2025 Budget Forum, Assistant Minister of Investment and CEO of the Saudi Investment Marketing Authority (SIPA) Ibrahim Almubarak has emphasised the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s rapid progress in attracting investments.
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He highlighted more than 800 reforms, including updates to citizen transactions, bankruptcy laws, joint government-private projects, and government procurement processes, which have elevated the Kingdom to 16th place on the World Competitiveness Ranking (IMD).
SIPA continues its efforts to enhance business conditions and train local workers, thereby attracting greater investment.
A revised investment law, set to take effect early next year, will strengthen legal protections for property ownership, equitable dealings, investment management, and intellectual property rights, benefitting both Saudi and foreign investors.
Foreign direct investment (FDI) has surged, exceeding the National Investment Strategy’s 2023 goal by 16 per cent, positioning KSA as second among G20 countries in FDI growth.
Globally, the Kingdom ranks fourth in total foreign investment growth, which has reached nearly SR900bn ($240bn), a 13 per cent increase. Foreign investors have allocated more than SR350bn ($93bn) to KSA financial markets.
Thanks to the market’s appeal and stability, more than 500 foreign companies have established regional headquarters in the Kingdom, surpassing the 2023 target.
Additionally, the number of investment licences issued has increased tenfold since the launch of Saudi Vision 2030, now exceeding 37,000.
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