Saudi Arabia is the 18th largest economy in the world and the second largest in the Middle East. Its GDP has grown at an average annual growth rate of ~8% since the launch of Vision 2030 in 2016, reaching US$ 1 trillion in 2022. Though the Kingdom’s economy shrank by 12.5% in 2020 due to the pandemic, the Kingdom more than recovered past 2019 figures in 2021 and has further grown in 2022 to touch US$ 1 trillion.
The Evolution of Saudi Arabia Startup Ecosystem 2010-2022
The first comprehensive overview of Saudi's startup ecosystem, its history, and its future. The Special Report hosts perspectives and insights from many of the country’s most active investors, highlights new investment trends, critical milestones hit by the Kingdom’s fast-growing startup ecosystem, and spotlights a handful of interesting startups coming out of the Kingdom. It is packed full of insights, data, and opinions from the thought leaders and market-makers in the Kingdom. Readers will gain a deep understanding of the unique factors driving Saudi Arabia's entrepreneurial spirit, the challenges faced by startups, and the opportunities that lie ahead. This report serves as an invaluable resource for anyone looking to navigate and invest in this vibrant and rapidly evolving market.