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Saudi Arabia's Riyadi Initiative Licenses 550 Startups by 2025

7/22/2025

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By mid-2025, Saudi Arabia's "Riyadi" initiative has licensed 550 foreign startups, marking a 118% increase from the previous year.
The initiative seeks to position the Kingdom as a regional entrepreneurship hub by simplifying startup entry and promoting innovation.
The General Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises has issued 364 licenses for business incubators and accelerators.
Key events such as Biban and LEAP draw global founders, highlighting Saudi Arabia's growing entrepreneurial ecosystem.

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Story summary

By mid-2025, Saudi Arabia's "Riyadi" initiative has licensed 550 foreign startups, marking a 118% increase from the previous year.
The initiative seeks to position the Kingdom as a regional entrepreneurship hub by simplifying startup entry and promoting innovation.
The General Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises has issued 364 licenses for business incubators and accelerators.
Key events such as Biban and LEAP draw global founders, highlighting Saudi Arabia's growing entrepreneurial ecosystem.