April’s Monthly Top Ten from Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s transformation is accelerating — and the latest figures make it clear that Vision 2030 is gaining real traction. A record-breaking $41 billion in inbound tourism spending highlights the success of the Kingdom’s efforts to build a thriving visitor economy, with ripple effects across retail, hospitality, transport, and real estate.

Meanwhile, global confidence in Saudi Arabia continues to rise. Fifty British firms have just set up regional HQs in the Kingdom, while the Public Investment Fund’s $19.4 billion green capital plan shows a serious commitment to sustainable, future-facing development.

These aren’t isolated stats — they’re signals of a bold, strategic shift that’s reshaping the region’s business landscape.

Here’s AEI Saudi’s round-up of the top 10 stories you may have missed in April.

1. Saudi Arabia sees record $41bn in inbound tourism spending as Vision 2030 projects come to life. Read Here 

   
   

2. UK-Saudi trade ties deepen as 50 British firms set up regional HQs in Kingdom. Read Here 

   
   

3.  PIF identifies $19.4bn capital expenditure requirement for Eligible Green Projects. Read Here 

   
   

4. Saudi Arabia’s new VAT exemption for tourists comes into effect. Read Here

   
   

5.  Saudi Arabia’s PIF recalibrates spending strategy. Read Here 

   
   

6.  New laws simplifying Saudi business registration to take effect. Read Here 

   
   

7.  PepsiCo Riyadh HQ launch: $8 million invested in R&D centre. Read Here 

   
   

8. New Laws of Commercial Registration and Trade Names take effect. Read Here 

   
   

9.  Saudi Arabia’s M&A boom: Shaping a future-ready economy for Vision 2030. Read Here 

   
   

10.  Saudi Arabia’s ‘fundamental transformation’ drives women’s economic empowerment. Read Here 

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