Saudi Arabia's continued efforts to support the investment environment and improve the investor experience have had a positive impact on regional companies that continue to arrive in order to enter the Saudi market. As 57 companies decided to move their regional headquarters in the second quarter of this year, with a growth rate in these licenses of 84% , compared to the same period in 2023, in addition to 127 licenses issued in the first quarter, bringing the total number of licenses in the first half to about 184 licenses
The Ministry of Investment also dealt with 4,709 applications for an “investor visit” visa, which is granted to investors from outside the Kingdom. To enable them to visit and explore the available opportunities, in addition to addressing 38 challenges facing investors, including legislative and procedural issues.