Riyadh is the political and administrative center of Saudi Arabia. It holds great economic significance and strategic importance in the GCC and wider MENA region. This vibrant metropolis, located in the Riyadh province, contributes 50% of the country’s non-oil GDP. With its strategic location in the heart of the Middle East, Riyadh has become a magnet for doing business in an accelerating growth economy. International organizations have flocked to this city, establishing their regional headquarters, and making Riyadh a leading global business destination.

Riyadh, the economic powerhouse of Saudi Arabia, a bustling city of 7.7 million people and filled with numerous national banks, public and private companies. One-third of the country’s factories are located in the city. They produce everything from furniture and clothing, machinery and equipment to food and electrical goods. International businesses and investors are drawn to the Riyadh’s competitive advantages, that includes a well-educated skilled workforce, a modern healthcare system, an environment that boasts quality of life and tourism assets and attractions. Its position as a strategic location as a major international transportation and logistics hub alongside its other competitive advantages, makes the city the regional powerhouse of the MENA region.