Riyadh – Sharikat Mubasher: Saudi Arabia’s foreign direct investment (FDI) posted robust growth in the third quarter of 2025, as the Kingdom continues to attract global capital under its Vision 2030 transformation agenda. According to data released by the General Authority for Statistics, net FDI inflows surged to SAR 24.9 billion, an increase of 34.5% compared to the same period last year.

The significant rise was supported by a sharp drop in capital leaving the country. FDI outflows fell dramatically to SAR 2.7 billion, down 65.7% from Q3 2024. Total FDI inflows also grew modestly, reaching SAR 27.7 billion.

The General Authority for Statistics highlighted that the results reflect strengthened investor confidence and effective economic reforms aimed at boosting the non-oil private sector. Key initiatives in renewable energy, tourism, logistics, and technology are drawing sustained foreign interest.

This sustained growth in net FDI signals both heightened foreign investor engagement and a favorable environment for long-term capital retention within the Kingdom.