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Discover 19 Thriving Sectors in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 is creating unprecedented investment opportunities across diverse sectors. Explore the key industries driving the Kingdom's economic transformation and find your path to success.

Data sourced from official Saudi government portals: Invest Saudi, Vision 2030, MISA, PIF

19 Key Investment Sectors

Explore the fastest-growing sectors offering the best opportunities for foreign investors, backed by authentic Saudi government data.

Showing 8 of 19 sectors

Transportation

Part of the $147 billion transport and logistics investment by 2030, including automotive sector development with LUCID facility at KAEC.

LUCID electric vehicle manufacturing facility at King Abdullah Economic City.

Source: Trade.gov, Invest Saudi

+20%Growth

$74.6BInvestment

Tourism & Hospitality

Giga-projects including NEOM, Red Sea Global, and Qiddiya transforming Saudi Arabia into a global tourism destination with $1 trillion investment.

Red Sea sites fully funded. King Salman Airport: 120M passengers annually.

Source: NEOM, Red Sea Global

+35%Growth

$1TInvestment

Technology & Innovation

Information & Communication Technology as a key sector with focus on cybersecurity, digital infrastructure, and AI integration across all industries.

Major investments in AI, cloud computing, fintech, and smart city infrastructure.

Source: Invest Saudi, MCIT

+30%Growth

$500BInvestment

Real Estate & Construction

Market opening to foreign buyers in 2026 with significant growth in residential and commercial developments under the Real Estate Sector Strategy.

Foreign ownership allowed from January 2026. Strong growth in giga-projects development.

Source: Vision 2030, Bloomberg

+22%Growth

$100BInvestment

Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology

National Industrial Development promoting local manufacturing of generic drugs, vaccines, and biotechnology products.

NIDLP promotes local manufacturing of medical devices, generic drugs, and vaccines.

Source: MISA, Invest Saudi

+25%Growth

$20BInvestment

Mining & Metals

Maaden investing $110 billion to triple phosphate and gold, double aluminum. National Investment Strategy targets SAR 92 billion in mining investments.

NIS aims to attract SAR 92B ($24.53B) in mining sector investments 2025-2030.

Source: PIF, Maaden, S&P Global

+35%Growth

$110BInvestment

Medical Devices & Equipment

Medical devices market to reach $9.96 billion by 2034 with 4.7% CAGR, driven by AI, telemedicine, and digital health investments.

$65B planned for healthcare infrastructure. $1.5B allocated for health technology.

Source: Trade.gov, Saudi Healthcare

+15%Growth

$65BInvestment

Manufacturing

Advanced manufacturing and Industry 4.0 focus with major investments in machinery, equipment, and high-tech production facilities.

LUCID AMP-2 facility at KAEC marks milestone in electric automotive manufacturing.

Source: MISA, Vision 2030

+20%Growth

$50BInvestment

Business Setup Methods

Choose the right business structure for your investment in Saudi Arabia.

Limited Liability Company (LLC)

The most common structure for foreign investors. Offers flexibility and limited liability protection with minimum capital requirements.

100% foreign ownership allowed

Limited liability protection

Flexible management structure

Special Economic Zones

Strategic locations offering unique advantages for your business.

King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC)

Red Sea Coast • Industrial, Logistics, Residential

100% foreign ownershipTax holidaysWorld-class infrastructure

NEOM

Northwest Saudi Arabia • Technology, Tourism, Energy

Zero income taxAdvanced technology hubSustainable living

Jazan City for Primary and Downstream Industries

Jazan Province • Petrochemicals, Mining, Manufacturing

Strategic port accessIndustrial incentivesEnergy availability

Ras Al-Khair Industrial City

Eastern Province • Mining, Metals, Manufacturing

Mineral resources accessPort facilitiesIndustrial support

Government Initiatives

Saudi Arabia offers comprehensive support for foreign investors.

Vision 2030

Saudi Arabia's ambitious blueprint for economic diversification and social transformation.

MISA Incentives

Tax holidays, subsidies, and streamlined processes for foreign investors.

Special Economic Zones

Dedicated zones with 100% foreign ownership and competitive regulations.

Talent Development

Programs to develop local talent and facilitate skilled worker visas.

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