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Saudi Arabia

The Arab world's largest economy is undergoing a profound consumer-market transformation under Vision 2030, with entertainment, hospitality, and lifestyle sectors opening rapidly. A new generation of Saudi founders is building homegrown brands in fashion, food, and wellness.

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Vision 2030 Market

The Arab world's largest economy in a once-in-a-generation consumer-market opening, with Vision 2030 enabling a new generation of Saudi founders in fragrance, fashion, food, and entertainment.

Population 36M

GDP $1.1 trillion

Growth 3.5%

Premium Growth 18%

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Al Baik

Saudi Arabia's most-loved chicken chain refused to open in its own capital for 43 years. The deliberate scarcity is what made it number one.

Jeddah, Makkah Province 🇸🇦

Founded 1974

Founder: Shakour Abu Ghazalah

Family-led · Vertically Integrated

Saudi Arabia Restaurants Heritage Brand Founder-Owned Second Generation Regional Icon Crisis-Tested Vertically Integrated Award Winning

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