09/01/2026 14:00 AST

The Saudi Ministry of Commerce has released its business sector bulletin for the fourth quarter of 2025, highlighting performance trends and key developments in the Kingdom's business sector.

The bulletin noted that more than 123,000 new commercial registers were issued in the fourth quarter, bringing the total number across the Kingdom to over 1.86 million, according to SPA.

Key indicators showed a 20% increase in establishments over the past five years, bringing the total to more than 1.2 million. Limited liability company registers rose by 183% to over 571,000, while joint-stock company registers increased by 50%, reaching 4,733 compared to 2020.

The bulletin also highlighted growth in promising sectors, including AI, electronic games, cybersecurity, vehicle charging station operations, e-commerce, healthcare, and other activities aligned with Vision 2030.


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