The updated 2025 report draws on 1,200+ international companies to introduce the first Saudi Success Index, identifying localization, compliance, and market integration as top success drivers, while urgency to enter increased by 33% YoY.

The 2023 Saudi Market Entry Report analyzed responses from 660 high-growth firms, revealing a fourfold acceleration in market entry timelines (from 8–12 months down to ~2 months), and that 91% of entrants hire local talent within 4 months.

AstroLabs releases the first comprehensive guide to Saudi Arabia’s construction sector, outlining over 30 regulatory requirements, licensing steps, and key public and private stakeholders. Designed for local and international players, this guide simplifies entry into one of the Kingdom’s fastest-growing industries and aligns with Vision 2030 development priorities.

The guidebook, titled “Inside the Kingdom’s Tourism Draw,” offers a nuanced understanding of the immense potential of tourism to foster economic growth and drive the Kingdom’s diversification, detailing how the sector has fared over the past years.

Catapult, the global full-service live experience agency with offices in Dublin, London, New York, and LA, has announced its strategic expansion into Saudi Arabia. The company's entry into the Kingdom is supported by AstroLabs, the Gulf's leading business expansion platform.

Cross Works (XW), a global award-winning cross-disciplinary design & technology firm, has expanded to Saudi Arabia and chosen the Kingdom as its Regional Headquarters in the GCC. The move marks the company’s official foray into Saudi Arabia with support from AstroLabs, the Gulf’s leading business expansion platform.

5dVR, a virtual reality content and production studio, has expanded to Saudi Arabia with AstroLabs, the Gulf’s leading business expansion platform. The move aligns with 5dVR’s mission to enable a wider range of businesses across multiple industries to adopt and make use of augmented reality (AR), mixed reality and virtual reality (VR) technologies.

Aurora Media Worldwide, a multi-award-winning production house providing content services across live and non-live channels, has just announced its expansion to Saudi Arabia and the opening of its new office, facilitated by AstroLabs, the Gulf’s leading expansion platform.

Footballco has strengthened its presence in the Kingdom with the launch of its regional headquarters in Riyadh, underscoring rising demand for localized, content-driven football engagement in the lead-up to landmark events such as the 2034 FIFA World Cup.

A clear walkthrough of obtaining foreign investment licenses—covering license types, entity structures, required documentation, and application processes.

Selecting the right business structure, whether a subsidiary or a branch office, is one of the initial steps towards setting up a business in Saudi Arabia. This guide will help you navigate the processes and requirements for each type.

Compliance with Saudization requirements is a non-negligible aspect of a complete business setup and company registration in Saudi Arabia.

This compliance places foreign companies on a path towards sustainable financial growth, making them uniquely positioned to bid on governmental projects and gain access to financial support and incentives for training programs.

As exciting as it is to expand into Saudi Arabia, many companies can be unaware of the regulatory matters necessary to get their operations off the ground. While market entry remains the primary focus, if a company is unprepared for change, it risks falling behind due to poor operational readiness.

We’ve prepared this guide to answer key questions around hiring and employment compliance in Saudi Arabia, helping businesses new to the market navigate regulatory requirements, manage risk, and establish operations compliantly from day one.

Drawing on our experience working with over 900 firms that have already set up a business in Saudi Arabia, we address the most common misconceptions about company formation, highlighting the gap between widespread assumptions and the realities of doing business in the Kingdom.

​​Join us for an insightful session as we explore what it takes to launch and expand your business in Saudi Arabia.
We’ll cover licenses, legal requirements, key regulations, and setup costs - giving you a practical roadmap to navigate the Saudi landscape.

​​Don't miss this chance to get expert tips on budgeting, planning, and making informed decisions for a smooth expansion.

​Get ready to unlock the Saudi market! Join us as we dive into the biggest trends, opportunities, and lessons from 2025, and explore what’s on the horizon for 2026. Our experts will share insider tips on market entry, winning strategies, and building a strong local presence.

​Whether you’re planning to expand to Saudi Arabia or aiming to grow your existing footprint, this webinar will give you actionable insights to stay ahead. Stick around for the live Q&A to get your burning questions answered and take your expansion plans to the next level!

Join our bite-sized webinar, featuring a fireside chat with two of our experts as they explore the benefits of establishing a local entity in Saudi Arabia. Learn why having a local presence is crucial for winning contracts, attracting clients, and building a strong regional network.

Founded in Montreal as an aerospace and defense technology company, Impararia has since shifted its focus to providing innovative solutions for the architecture, engineering and construction industry, particularly within the context of smart cities.

El-Hani describes Impararia’s business model as disruptive, alluding to its goal of promoting an industrial approach to construction rather than a traditional one. This objective made it necessary to seek out ecosystems where such a model had room to grow and value to contribute.

36Zero is a workforce management and wearable technology provider helping improve safety, productivity, and real-time visibility across Saudi Arabia’s giga-projects and large-scale infrastructure developments. The company has established a local presence in the Kingdom, partnering with major projects as it scales its operations across the industrial sector.

Unipart is supporting the development of more connected and efficient supply chains in Saudi Arabia, helping strengthen logistics performance in line with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 ambitions. The company has expanded its presence in the market to serve the growing demand for advanced supply chain solutions.

ACME is helping accelerate industrial automation adoption in Saudi Arabia by introducing advanced technologies that improve operational efficiency and productivity across key sectors. The company is expanding its presence in the Kingdom to support growing demand for smart manufacturing and automation solutions.