Invest Saudi Arabia
Opportunity-rich sectors crafted for ambitious investors
15+ priority sectors
Aligned with Vision 2030 growth trajectories
40+ curated opportunities
Including PPP models, greenfield builds, and expansions
Saudi Arabia GDP contribution
54%+
Non-oil sectors
Manufacturing, ICT, tourism
+7.4%
Jobs created
New FDI commitments
+118k
Sustainability pipeline
Green energy & circular economy
$36B
Figures compiled from Ministry of Investment sources and Motaded market analysis.
Sector focus
Guided investment across high-impact sectors
Let us guide you in navigating Saudi Arabia’s thriving market and achieving your business goals. Explore our curated catalogue of growth-ready sectors with insights, incentives, and immediate next steps.
Agriculture & Food Processing
Food security technology, smart farming, halal exports
Support national food security strategies through smart irrigation, controlled-environment farming, and value-added processing platforms in key logistics hubs.
- Greenhouses
- Cold chain
- AgTech labs
Energy
Renewables, hydrogen, advanced grid solutions
Power the energy transition with utility-scale renewables, smart grid digitisation, and green hydrogen megaprojects supported by industrial clusters.
- Solar & wind
- Grid storage
- Hydrogen
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Specialised care, biotech, digital health
Deploy integrated care networks, smart hospitals, and R&D platforms that elevate patient outcomes and domestic manufacturing capabilities.
- MedTech
- Biomanufacturing
- Telehealth
Environment Services
Circular economy, waste-to-energy, smart recycling
Accelerate national sustainability commitments through reverse logistics networks, waste valorisation, and environmental monitoring solutions.
- Recycling hubs
- Carbon tech
- Smart meters
Industrial & Manufacturing
Advanced materials, localisation, Industry 4.0
Anchor large-scale manufacturing with connected factories, robotics, and localisation mandates serving energy, automotive, and consumer goods supply chains.
- Localization
- Industrial 4.0
- Export hubs
Pharma & Biotech
Biosimilars, vaccines, clinical research
Localise pharma value chains with API production, fill-finish facilities, and precision medicine research partnerships.
- API plants
- Clinical trials
- Biobanks
Chemicals
Specialty chemicals, advanced polymers, downstream integration
Build on the Kingdom’s petrochemical leadership with specialty chemicals, carbon capture utilisation, and circular feedstock innovations.
- Specialty blends
- Downstream
- CCUS
Real Estate
Mixed-use, smart communities, giga projects
Shape future-ready urban ecosystems across tourism destinations, industrial cities, and premium residential concepts.
- Giga projects
- Smart homes
- Hospitality
Financial Services
Fintech, asset management, capital markets
Enable inclusive capital flows through digital banking, green finance instruments, and cross-border service platforms.
- Fintech
- Private equity
- Green bonds
Transport & Logistics
Integrated ports, smart mobility, air cargo
Leverage Saudi Arabia’s strategic positioning with bonded zones, multimodal hubs, and last-mile networks for e-commerce acceleration.
- Bonded zones
- E-mobility
- Air freight
Mining & Metals
Critical minerals, downstream metals, future materials
Unlock underexplored reserves with integrated downstream value chains for batteries, EV components, and specialised alloys.
- Battery metals
- Smelters
- Industrial minerals
Tourism & Quality of Life
Heritage, culture, entertainment, luxury retreats
Elevate visitor journeys with immersive cultural districts, eco-tourism, and premium hospitality anchored by giga destinations.
- Resorts
- Cultural venues
- Lifestyle
Information & Communication Technology
Cloud, AI, digital infrastructure, cybersecurity
Scale digital experiences with sovereign cloud, hyperscale data centres, AI sandboxes, and cyber ranges supporting the innovation ecosystem.
- Cloud regions
- AI labs
- Cybersecurity
Human Capital Innovation
Edtech, talent academies, R&D commercialization
Build future-ready workforces with immersive learning hubs, innovation labs, and venture builders that accelerate knowledge transfer.
- Bootcamps
- R&D centers
- Scholarships
Aerospace & Defense
MRO hubs, defense localisation, space technologies
Advance defence industrialisation with joint ventures in avionics, unmanned systems, and space exploration services.
- MRO
- Unmanned
- Space tech
Program highlights
Tailored landing programs for international investors
Every sector card above links to a dedicated opportunity stream curated with local partners. Motaded helps you validate feasibility, mobilise permits, source talent, and secure incentives with a single point of contact.
1
Market immersion workshops
Sector-specific playbooks, cost models, and demand outlooks delivered within two weeks.
2
Fast-track licensing
Dedicated GRO/PRO teams prepare documentation and liaise with government entities.
3
On-ground launch squads
Recruitment, workspace, and ecosystem introductions until your project reaches steady-state operations.
Investor support availability
24/7
Average onboarding time
21 days