Over 1K foreign establishments from 45 countries enter Saudi market in October

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Nov 4, 2026
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Riyadh - Sharikat Mubasher: Saudi Arabia seeks to attract foreign establishments as part of the Vision 2030 agenda to diversify the national economy, empower the private sector, and expand its contribution to the national economy.

According to recent figures from the Federation of Saudi Chambers (FSC), nearly 1,275 foreign establishments from 45 countries entered the Saudi market in October 2026, with a total authorized capital of SAR 10.3 billion.

The average capital per establishment was SAR 100,000, while the total capital of 10 establishments exceeded SAR 758 million, averaging over SAR 30 million per establishment.

Downstream industries and the construction and building sectors together attracted 57% of foreign establishments in October, with the communication and information technology sector accounting for 10%.

These numbers underscore growing confidence of foreign investors in the Saudi market and reflect the Kingdom’s commitment to creating an attractive environment for foreign investment.


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