Riyadh - Sharikat Mubasher: The Saudi government-backed platform Forsah, part of the Nine Tenths program (910ths), has facilitated opportunities and approvals exceeding SAR 5 billion since its inception.
According to a recent statement by the Human Resources Development Fund (HADAF), the total value of approved opportunities and projects executed by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through the Forsah platform surpassed SAR 2.6 billion in 2025, making a 122% increase compared to 2024.
In November 2025, the value of approvals facilitated through the platform exceeded SAR 800 million. These figures reinforce Forsah’s position as a leading national platform specializing in the tenders and procurement sector.
This growth also underscores the platform’s leading role in empowering SMEs to access high-quality opportunities offered by major entities across both the public and private sectors, ultimately strengthening competitiveness and promoting greater transparency within the procurement ecosystem.
Additionally, the number of authorized suppliers on the Forsah platform exceeded 38,000, reflecting the growing confidence in the platform as a trusted channel linking suppliers with major entities.
Bridging between buyers and suppliers, the Forsah platform enables buyers to post purchase requests electronically to reach thousands of authorized SMEs across the Kingdom.
HADAF launched the 910ths program to empower entrepreneurs and businesses, support the local economy, and create jobs for self-employed Saudis and others in various regions of the Kingdom. Along with Forsah, the program offers a bunch of services, including Tojjar, a platform designed to enable productive families; the Bahr platform, tailored to meet the specific needs of freelancers; and Zadd, a platform providing general and interactive reports to entrepreneurs to help them thrive.
