Riyadh – Sharikat Mubasher: Saudi Arabia recorded investment volume that exceeded SAR 1.5 trillion ($400 billion) for the first time in 2025, underscoring the accelerating impact of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 reforms, according to Khalid Al-Falih, Minister of Investment.
During the Government Press Conference that took place in Riyadh, Al-Falih said foreign capital inflows continued to play a central role in driving growth, with foreign direct investment in 2025 expected to reach between SAR 140 billion and SAR 150 billion. He noted that this represents a fivefold increase compared to 2017 levels, reflecting rising international confidence in the Saudi market.
The expansion is also evident in business activity, with the number of licensed foreign companies climbing to 62,000, up sharply from 6,000 in 2016. Saudi Arabia has also attracted more than 700 regional headquarters for multinational firms, reinforcing its position as a regional commercial hub.
Al-Falih highlighted the broader economic impact, pointing to the creation of 800,000 new jobs, a 45% rise in private sector wages, and a doubling of women’s participation in the labor force. By the end of 2025, Saudi investors held 1.86 million active commercial registrations.
