Riyadh – Sharikat Mubasher: Saudi Arabia witnessed a significant surge in investment licenses in Q4 2025, according to the latest report from the Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia (MISA). The Kingdom issued 8,516 licenses in the quarter, an 85% increase compared to 4,615 licenses in the same period last year.

By the end of 2025, the total number of investment licenses reached around 24,000, marking a 69% rise from 2024, reflecting growing investor confidence and an increasingly favorable business environment in the Kingdom.

Most licenses in Q4 2025 were granted in construction, wholesale and retail trade, and manufacturing, which together accounted for 64% of total approvals. Other sectors registering significant growth included transport and storage (188%), human health and social work activities (118%), and accommodation and food services (76%), signaling diversification in investment activity beyond traditional sectors.

MISA emphasized that the figures exclude licenses issued during the corrective period for violators of the Anti-Concealment Law. The report underscores the continued momentum in Saudi Arabia’s investment landscape, supporting economic diversification, sectoral growth, and the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.

This surge highlights a strong appetite for investment across multiple sectors and positions the Kingdom as a growing hub for both domestic and foreign investors looking to tap into emerging opportunities.