Riyadh summers are brutal. Daytime temperatures regularly hit 45°C, and the city’s concrete surfaces trap that heat well past midnight. For decades, the default response was to run more air conditioning. Saudi Arabia is now changing how the city itself is built so it absorbs less heat in the first place. The Royal Commission for...Read More
Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority (GEA) regulates most public entertainment across the Kingdom. If you plan to host a concert, stand‑up night, stage show, talent performance, or similar live entertainment, you will usually need a GEA entertainment show permit before tickets are sold or marketing begins. This guide explains what the entertainment show permit is,...Read More
How to Start a Café in Saudi Arabia: Step-by-Step Licensing, Compliance & Launch Checklist Saudi Arabia’s café scene is competitive, but it’s also one of the most opportunity-rich F&B categories in the Kingdom. The winners are the ones who get two things right from day one: A clear concept and unit economics (menu, pricing, margins,...Read More
How to Start a Tourism Company for Hajj and Umrah in Saudi Arabia Starting a tourism company for Hajj and Umrah in Saudi Arabia is not like launching a normal travel agency. You are dealing with regulated pilgrim services, strict platform rules, and government approvals. The good news: if you build it the right way...Read More
Starting a real estate company in Saudi Arabia can be a strong opportunity, but only if you set it up the right way. In Saudi, “having a company” is not just about a trade name. You usually need: A Commercial Registration (CR) from the Ministry of Commerce, and The right real estate license for your...Read More
Saudi Arabia is becoming one of the most dynamic fintech markets in the region. Government programs, active regulators, and a young digital population are pushing the sector forward. Official data from the Financial Sector Development Program shows over 216 fintech companies operating in the Kingdom by the end of 2023, with the fintech strategy targeting...Read More
