Saudi Arabia: 6 Fast-Growing Sectors to Watch in 2026
Feb 2, 2026
Saudi Arabia 6 Sector to watch: Based on recent activity, these are six sectors are set to see strong growth in 2026, each supported by a clear milestone.
Saudi Arabia continues to accelerate its economic transformation, creating new opportunities across multiple industries.
Based on recent investment activity, policy direction, and giga-project momentum, these six sectors are set to see strong growth in 2026, each supported by a clear milestone.
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1. Tourism & Hospitality
• 100 million visitors targeted by 2030, supported by a multi-billion-dollar hotel and resort pipeline
• Red Sea Global awarded USD 2.7B in hospitality and infrastructure contracts over the past year
2. Manufacturing & Industrial Zones
• 12,000+ factories operating across the Kingdom, with localisation a national priority
• USD 10B+ in new industrial investments signed during the Global Supply Chain Forum
3. Technology, AI & Cloud
• USD 40B AI investment pipeline announced, alongside expanding data-centre capacity
• Microsoft and partners confirmed a 200MW cloud and AI data-centre expansion
4. Logistics & Supply Chain
• USD 130B national transport and logistics strategy under execution
• Mawani secured USD 4B in new port development and logistics zone partnerships
5. Renewable Energy & Clean Tech
• Target of 50% renewable energy in the national power mix under Vision 2030
• USD 8.7B approved for new solar and green hydrogen projects in late 2025
6. Sports, Entertainment & Culture
• Multi-billion-dollar investments across sports, live events, and cultural venues
• Riyadh signed USD 1B+ in new entertainment and sports-related development deals
What this means
As we can see the region is not just growing, it is reshaping its economic base through targeted investment and long-term planning.
For international companies, 2026 represents a key window to align with the Kingdom’s next phase of growth.
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