Minister of Investment, Khalid Al-Falih
Minister of Investment, Khalid Al-Falih, confirmed that the cumulative volume of foreign investment in Saudi Arabia exceeded SAR 1 trillion by the end of Q3 2025. 
He added that the fixed capital formation surpassed SAR 1.44 trillion for the first time by the end of 2024 — a growth of over 120% compared with 2017 levels — and is projected to top SAR 1.5 trillion by 2025-end.
Speaking at a government press conference, the minister said that foreign investment inflows in 2025 are expected to range between SAR 140 billion and SAR 150 billion.
The minister also noted that private investment accounted for more than 75% of total investments, while the combined contribution of government investment and the Public Investment Fund (PIF) did not exceed 25%.
He highlighted that foreign companies have contributed to creating 1.5 million jobs, including 500,000 jobs for Saudi nationals, indicating that average wages for Saudis in the private sector increased by around 45%.
Moreover, regional headquarters of global companies represent the main category of foreign investment in the Kingdom. The number of companies that have established regional headquarters in Saudi Arabia has risen from just five to more than 700 within five years, representing a large segment of global corporations, some of which now cover not only the region but also Africa and Europe, according to Al-Falih.
He pointed out that Saudi Arabia is the world’s largest importer of cars without having domestic manufacturing plants, which prompted the launch of three automotive manufacturing companies that are expected to produce around half a million vehicles in the coming years.
Elsewhere, the number of foreign investment licenses was previously fewer than 7,000, said the minister, adding that the number of registered foreign investors in the Kingdom rose to 62,000. “By comparison, Saudis hold around 1.8 million commercial registrations, which shows that they constitute the vast majority,” he stated.
Al-Falih further stressed that work is currently underway to launch an updated investment strategy following the achievement of the objectives of the current strategy. He added that the new strategy will focus on directing investments toward sectors with the highest economic impact, led by artificial intelligence, advanced industries, and knowledge localization.
Minister of Investment, Khalid Al-Falih
Minister of Investment, Khalid Al-Falih, confirmed that the cumulative volume of foreign investment in Saudi Arabia exceeded SAR 1 trillion by the end of Q3 2025.
He added that the fixed capital formation surpassed SAR 1.44 trillion for the first time by the end of 2024 — a growth of over 120% compared with 2017 levels — and is projected to top SAR 1.5 trillion by 2025-end.
Speaking at a government press conference, the minister said that foreign investment inflows in 2025 are expected to range between SAR 140 billion and SAR 150 billion.
The minister also noted that private investment accounted for more than 75% of total investments, while the combined contribution of government investment and the Public Investment Fund (PIF) did not exceed 25%.
He highlighted that foreign companies have contributed to creating 1.5 million jobs, including 500,000 jobs for Saudi nationals, indicating that average wages for Saudis in the private sector increased by around 45%.
Moreover, regional headquarters of global companies represent the main category of foreign investment in the Kingdom. The number of companies that have established regional headquarters in Saudi Arabia has risen from just five to more than 700 within five years, representing a large segment of global corporations, some of which now cover not only the region but also Africa and Europe, according to Al-Falih.
He pointed out that Saudi Arabia is the world’s largest importer of cars without having domestic manufacturing plants, which prompted the launch of three automotive manufacturing companies that are expected to produce around half a million vehicles in the coming years.
Elsewhere, the number of foreign investment licenses was previously fewer than 7,000, said the minister, adding that the number of registered foreign investors in the Kingdom rose to 62,000. “By comparison, Saudis hold around 1.8 million commercial registrations, which shows that they constitute the vast majority,” he stated.
Al-Falih further stressed that work is currently underway to launch an updated investment strategy following the achievement of the objectives of the current strategy. He added that the new strategy will focus on directing investments toward sectors with the highest economic impact, led by artificial intelligence, advanced industries, and knowledge localization.
