entrepreneurship

Saudi Arabia a beacon for female entrepreneurship, according to industry leaders

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CAIRO: Saudi Arabia is witnessing a significant surge in female entrepreneurship, positioning the Kingdom as a global leader in women-led small and medium-sized enterprises.   This growth comes as Saudi Arabia’s entrepreneurial landscape flourishes, with SMEs becoming increasingly dominant.  By the third quarter of 2023, the Kingdom boasted 1.27 million SMEs, showcasing the country’s commitment to … Read more

Saudi innovators attend KAUST entrepreneurship bootcamp in China

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RIYADH: Diriyah Nights, known as Layali Diriyah, has returned to the Saudi capital, transforming heritage sites in Diriyah, the birthplace of the Kingdom, into a captivating family-friendly oasis. Visitors can wander through farms transformed into entertainment hubs and enjoy evenings surrounded by palm trees and twinkling lights. Live performances of poetry, music and theater alongside … Read more

Entrepreneurship forum highlights growing business landscape in Saudi Arabia 

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RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s entrepreneurial landscape is rapidly expanding thanks to close collaboration between the public and private sectors, business leaders highlighted during a two-day event in Riyadh.  Convened at the King Abdul Aziz International Conference Center, the Social Development Bank Forum for Entrepreneurship and Modern Business Practices brought together 85 local and international speakers, 30 global organizations and … Read more

Saudi Ministry of Energy joins forces with SNB to launch social entrepreneurship accelerator

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RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s journey in turning raw information into valuable insights is evolving, as the General Authority for Statistics continues to carry out surveys and censuses. At the Future Real Estate Forum in Riyadh, Fahad Al-Dossari, president of GASTAT, underscored the evolving approach to analytical developments. He stated: “The statistical products in the recent period … Read more

Monsha’at boosts entrepreneurship in Najran through e-commerce tour

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RIYADH: Support for Saudi entrepreneurs in the Najran region will improve as the government launches its twelfth e-commerce tour in the southwestern region. Launched on Dec. 26 and organized by the General Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises, or Monsha’at, in partnership with the E-Commerce Council, the tour kicked off at the region’s events and … Read more