Riyadh - Sharikat Mubasher: Saudi Arabia has become a hub for entrepreneurs and startups in recent years, backed by increased access to funding, incubators, and accelerators, along with regulatory reforms.

LinkedIn's annual list of Top Startups unveiled the top 10 emerging Saudi companies in 2024 that contribute to building innovative solutions and shaping the future of their industries whether by leveraging technology to facilitate daily tasks for customers or developing AI solutions for businesses.  

The 2024 list included Cipher, Tamara, Mawidy, Mr Mandoob, SHIFT Inc., Rewaa, Soum, Lawazem, Mozn, and Squadio.

The startups span various sectors, including cybersecurity, financial services, healthcare, transportation and logistics, and IT consulting.

The startups were selected based on four key pillars: employee growth; jobseeker interest; engagement within the company and its employees; and how well these startups have pulled talent from top companies.

To be eligible, the startup must be headquartered in Saudi Arabia, fully independent, privately held, have 30 or more full-time employees, and be 7 years old or younger.