Riyadh
Home to the Kingdom's business capital and largest city, Riyadh is also the new rising star of GCC, offering incredible opportunities to investors from all over the world.
8,872,712
Population (2020)10.7%
Population Growth (2016 – 2020)21
Governorate380,000
Area in Square Kilometers
Makkah
Islam's holiest city draws millions of people from around the world every year. The region is home to Jeddah and King Abdullah Economic City on the Red Sea coast, where investors can leverage the international trade routes to serve consumers in the Middle East and North Africa.
9,261,257
Population (2020)11.1%
Population Growth (2016 – 2020)17
Governorate137,000
Area in Square Kilometers
Medina
Medina is home to Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site AlUla, it is also a booming business hub possessing two industrial areas with a total area of 10 million m2 and 236 factories producing petroleum products, building materials, food products, and a variety of other goods.
2,291,092
Population (2020)10%
Population Growth (2016 – 2020)8
Governorate150,000
Area in Square Kilometers
Qassim
A first-class agricultural region with an abundance of water, fertile soil, and agricultural diversity. Qassim has the best access to electricity infrastructure at the national level, a large area of agricultural land, and an outstanding production capacity in food.
1,520,434
Population (2020)9.4%
Population Growth (2016 – 2020)12
Governorates73,000
Area in Square Kilometers
Eastern
A major contributor to the majority of the country's oil production and exports, Eastern Province is the largest in the Kingdom, encompassing the entire east coast.
5,266,998
Population (2020)10%
Population Growth (2016 – 2020)12
Governorates540,000
Area in Square Kilometers
Aseer
Aseer is one of the fastest rising tourist destinations in Saudi Arabia, with $3 billion of PIF projects in the pipeline for tourism and infrastructure.
2,354,320
Population (2020)8.6%
Population Growth (2016 – 2020)17
Governorates81,000
Area in square kilometers
Tabuk
Known for its agricultural products, Tabuk is also an active commercial center and home to several giga-projects including NEOM and the Red Sea Project making it an attractive location for diverse investments across different sectors.
968,414
Population (2020)8.6%
Population Growth (2016 – 2020)7
Governorates136,000
Area in Square Kilometers
Hail
Hail is a rapidly developing region with 259 development projects worth more than $1.5 billion. The region is also home to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
746,046
Population (2020)8.8%
Population Growth (2016 – 2020)8
Governorates120,000
Area in Square Kilometers
Northern Borders
From its phosphate mines to natural gas fields, the Northern Borders is ready to welcome investors from around the world to discover its natural resources.
390,656
Population (2020)8.6%
Population Growth (2016 -2020)3
Governorates104,000
Area in Square Kilometers
Jazan
Situated on the Red Sea coast, Jazan's is home to several islands. Jazan City for Basic and Downstream Industries is one of the most important industrial cities and investment destinations in the region, due to its proximity to international shipping lanes.
1,670,569
Population (2020)8.8%
Population Growth (2016 – 2020)17
Governorates13,000
Area in Square Kilometers
Najran
One of Saudi Arabia's fastest-growing regions in the Kingdom, Najran invites investors to a beautiul green nature rich in mineral resources and fertile in agricultural products.
621,040
Population (2020)9%
Population Growth (2016 – 2020)8
Governorates130,000
Area in Square Kilometers
Al-Baha
With its natural parks, archeological villages, and its wonderful nature, Al-Baha is an attractive investment region with a lot of potential.
506,866
Population (2020)8.5%
Population Growth (2016 – 2020)9
Governorates11,000
Area in Square Kilometers
Al-Jouf
One of the most fertile regions in Saudi Arabia, Al-Jouf region is characterized by its rich agricultural lands, diversity of crops, olive trees and mineral resources. Al-jouf is also renowned for its wind and solar endowment making it an attractive location for renewable energy investments.
543,010
Population (2020)9%
Population Growth (2016 – 2020)3
Governorates85,000
Area in Square Kilometers