Saudi Arabia’s total investment volume surpassed SR1.5 trillion ($400 billion) for the first time in 2025, Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih announced, highlighting strong momentum driven by rising foreign capital inflows.
Speaking at the Government Press Conference in Riyadh, Al-Falih said the Kingdom expects foreign direct investment inflows of between SR140 billion and SR150 billion in 2025, a five-fold increase from SR28 billion in 2017. The surge supports Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 target of attracting $100 billion in annual FDI by the end of the decade.
He noted a sharp rise in international business presence, with licensed foreign companies increasing to 62,000 from just 6,000 in 2016. More than 700 multinational firms have also established regional headquarters in the Kingdom, strengthening Saudi Arabia’s role as a commercial hub for the Middle East and North Africa.
The investment boom has translated into tangible economic gains, including the creation of 800,000 jobs, a 45 per cent rise in private sector wages, and a doubling of women’s participation in the labour force. Domestic entrepreneurship remains strong, with 1.86 million active commercial registrations by the end of 2025.
Al-Falih attributed the gains to Vision 2030 reforms and capital market liberalisation. From February 1, all foreign investors will gain direct access to Tadawul’s Main Market, a move aimed at further boosting international participation.
