Riyadh – Sharikat Mubasher: Endeavor Saudi Arabia announced that final preparations are underway for “Riyadh Forward,” a full-day summit on 26 October 2025, bringing together more than 250 founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders from around the world to highlight Saudi innovation and advance entrepreneurship from the Kingdom.

Driven by Vision 2030’s reforms and strong investment momentum, Riyadh Forward aims to highlight the city’s growing role as a global entrepreneurship hub. The event will cover topics such as preparing for IPOs, securing liquidity, expanding through mergers and acquisitions, attracting venture capital, and the increasing influence of AI on Saudi startups.

The summit will feature data-driven keynotes, founder panels, and networking sessions, offering attendees insights into scaling strategies and cross-border growth opportunities.

Coinciding with the event, Endeavor Saudi Arabia has released a new report titled “Riyadh: An Emerging Platform for Entrepreneurs,” developed with The Garage. The report identifies Riyadh as MENA’s leading VC destination, with 62% of startups founded in the past five years and 41% of total regional funding coming from Saudi investors.

Highlighting the city’s growing appeal for global talent and capital, the report positions Riyadh as a launchpad for the next generation of scale-ups shaping the regional innovation landscape.