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Who's Who in Saudi Arabia 2025
Published annually Who's Who in Saudi Arabia offers comprehensive, accurate, up-to-date & impartial information on the most prominent & significant figures. This superb reference work records the achievements of men & women's from every profession. ... Read More
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General Merchandise Stores in Saudi Arabia
General merchandising stores in Saudi Arabia witnessed a mixed performance in 2024. Department stores face several challenges and have not yet seen value sales return to pre-pandemic levels. By comparison, variety stores are prospering as they benefit from their ability to cater to budget-conscious ... Read More
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Discounters in Saudi Arabia
Retail value sales continued to grow rapidly in discounters, albeit from a low base, as this is a small category in Saudi Arabia. Outlet expansion in the discounter channel was aggressive in 2024, led by Al Dukan Retailing Co which is now backed by Kanyon Ltd, one of the leading discount retailers i ... Read More
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Hypermarkets in Saudi Arabia
Hypermarkets registered another strong performance in Saudi Arabia over 2024, fuelled by urbanisation, rising consumer expenditure and the country’s Vision 2030 initiatives. Hypermarkets are expanding into new urban locations where there is high demand for convenient all-in-one shopping experiences. ... Read More
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Home Products Specialists in Saudi Arabia
Consumer demand for home products is being driven by urbanisation, the steady rise in average disposable income, and more diversified offerings in homeware and furniture stores. The Saudi government continues to invest in residential homes to reach the targeted 70% home ownership by 2030. As more pe ... Read More
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Retail in Saudi Arabia
In the year 2024, retail in Saudi Arabia witnessed steady growth in current value terms aided by improvements in consumer confidence and the rising propensity to spend. Easing inflationary pressures and declining unemployment have led to higher disposable income, whilst the steady influx of women in ... Read More
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Convenience Retailers in Saudi Arabia
Convenience retailers was the second fastest-growing grocery retail channel in Saudi Arabia over 2024, following the rapidly expanding discounter model. Players are capitalising on the rapid pace of urbanisation and infrastructure development in Saudi Arabia to expand their network of convenience st ... Read More
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Appliances and Electronics Specialists in Saudi Arabia
Appliances and electronics specialists in Saudi Arabia experienced steady growth in current value terms in 2024, buoyed by rising purchasing power, population growth and urbanisation. The channel is also benefiting from the growing number of tech-savvy consumers and the trend towards smart appliance ... Read More
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Apparel and Footwear Specialists in Saudi Arabia
Apparel and footwear specialists in Saudi Arabia continue to face a challenging operating environment due to cautious consumer spending among middle and low income groups. The industry is negatively impacted by rising operating costs and limited human resources, as more companies aim to align with t ... Read More
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Supermarkets in Saudi Arabia
Supermarkets continue to grow in 2024, driven by urbanisation and the expansion of outlets in Saudi Arabia. The channel also benefits from diversified offerings across a range of price points. Bin Dawood Group caters to price-sensitive shoppers across the Kingdom, while Danube appeals more to premiu ... Read More
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Direct Selling in Saudi Arabia
Increasing health awareness and consciousness of consumers in Saudi Arabia helped to maintain strong demand for home delivered bottled water in 2024, which is one of the leading products within direct selling. Most households in Saudi Arabia are aware that local tap water is not potable and thus rel ... Read More
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Small Local Grocers in Saudi Arabia
The number of small local grocers present in Saudi Arabia continues to decline, as the country’s modern grocery landscape expands and develops. Initially this trend was driven by changes in government policies like Saudization which has been forcing many foreign owned operators out of business. More ... Read More
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Vending in Saudi Arabia
Vending continues to grow in Saudi Arabia, driven by urbanisation, more office space and busier lifestyles. As the Saudi tourism industry emerges, more operators are strategically positioning their machines in popular tourism spots, making it easier to access international beverages. The vending ind ... Read More
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Health and Beauty Specialists in Saudi Arabia
Beauty specialist retailers in Saudi Arabia is becoming increasingly competitive as younger generations are more open to trying new brands. As trends like wellness, sustainability, and skinification emerge, retailers are adjusting their product mixes to meet evolving consumer demands. For example, F ... Read More
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Retail E-Commerce in Saudi Arabia
Retail e-commerce continues to expand in Saudi Arabia, driven by the increasing number of digital-native and tech-savvy shoppers among its youthful population. The availability of diverse payment options and new measures designed to protect against fraud is also having a positive impact. The dynamic ... Read More
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Consumer Foodservice in Saudi Arabia
The consumer foodservice market in Saudi Arabia continued its growth trajectory in 2024. This expansion has been fuelled by rising consumer demand and the increasing number of new foodservice outlets, stemming from both new market entrants and the expansion of established brands. A key driver behind ... Read More
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Full-Service Restaurants in Saudi Arabia
Full-service restaurants in Saudi Arabia has faced significant challenges in recent years, particularly due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which severely impacted the broader consumer foodservice industry. In addition, the channel has experienced strong competition from limited-service restaurants, whose ... Read More
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Limited-Service Restaurants in Saudi Arabia
Limited-service restaurants maintained a strong performance in Saudi Arabia in 2024, driven by the Vision 2030, initiative, which opened up the market to further investment. Additionally, the influx of Hajj and Umrah pilgrims significantly boosted consumer foodservice demand, particularly within lim ... Read More
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Self-Service Cafeterias in Saudi Arabia
In 2024, self-service cafeterias in Saudi Arabia experienced healthy growth in current value terms, even without an increase in the number of outlets. This positive trend was primarily driven by the continued success of IKEA Restaurant, which remains the dominant brand in this category. The growing ... Read More
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Street Stalls/Kiosks in Saudi Arabia
Street stalls and kiosks have experienced significant growth in Saudi Arabia over the review period, both in terms of current value sales and the number of outlets. This expansion has been largely driven by the country’s evolving coffee culture, particularly in major cities like Riyadh, Jeddah, and ... Read More
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Consumer Foodservice By Location in Saudi Arabia
Standalone outlets retained their leading position in Saudi Arabia’s consumer foodservice market in 2024, driven largely by their accessibility. Unlike destination-based malls, standalone locations are strategically placed in high-traffic areas, offering quick and convenient access for consumers who ... Read More
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Cafés/Bars in Saudi Arabia
Cafés/bars emerged as the most dynamic category within Saudi Arabia's consumer foodservice market in 2024, continuing the strong growth trend seen in recent years. This impressive performance is largely driven by the rapid expansion of specialist coffee shops, which benefit from an extensive reach a ... Read More
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Ceramic Tiles Market in GCC 2025-2029
Ceramic Tiles Market In GCC 2025-2029 The ceramic tiles market in GCC is forecasted to grow by USD 2.78 billion during 2024-2029, accelerating at a CAGR of 7.2% during the forecast period. The report on the ceramic tiles market in GCC provides a holistic analysis, market size and forecast, trends, g ... Read More
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Saudi Arabia Data Center Market - Investment Analysis & Growth Opportunities 2025-2030
The Saudi Arabia data center market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 19.65% from 2024 to 2030. KEY HIGHLIGHTS Saudi Arabia's strategic location, competitive electricity tariffs, and robust connectivity infrastructure enhance its appeal as a data center hub. The country's focus on becoming a leader i ... Read More
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GCC Data Center Market - Investment Analysis & Growth Opportunities 2025-2030
The GCC data center market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 18.19% from 2024 to 2030. KEY HIGHLIGHTS The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations are witnessing a significant transformation in data governance, driven by rapid digitalization and countries like the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar are intro ... Read More
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