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Trade in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia refers to the buying, selling, and exchange of goods and services within the Kingdom or between the Kingdom and other countries around the world. The organization of trade in the Kingdom dates back to the era of the Founding King, Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Al Saud , when in 1926, he issued what is known as the 'Sunni Will' (Royal Decree). This decree stated that the rulings previously in effect and in accordance with Islamic law were still applicab...

ِAl-Qurayyat Chamber, or al-Qurayyat Chamber of Commerce and Industry, is a non-profit entity aimed at developing commercial activities across various sectors, representing them to ministries, agencies, and public institutions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , and working to protect and develop them in al-Qurayyat Governorate . Al-Qurayyat Chamber is one of two commercial and industrial chambers in al-Jawf Province and one of twenty-eight commercial and industrial chambers in the Kingdom. It is...

Al-Ahsa Chamber of Commerce , also known as al-Ahsa Chamber , is a non-profit entity and one of the twenty-six chambers of commerce in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is a member of the Federation of Saudi Chambers and one of three chambers of commerce in the Eastern Province . It is aimed at promoting various commercial activities across commercial sectors, representing them before ministries, authorities, and public institutions, and striving to protect and develop them. Its main headquarters...

Al-Madinah al-Munawwarah Chamber , also known as al-Madinah al-Munawwarah Chamber of Commerce and Industry , is a non-profit entity aimed at promoting various commercial activities across commercial sectors, representing them before ministries, authorities, and public institutions, and striving to protect and develop them within al-Madinah al-Munawwarah Province . Al-Madinah al-Munawwarah Chamber is one of twenty-eight chambers of commerce and industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and one of ...

The Saudi Accreditation Center (SAC) is the official national body that provides accreditation services to conformity assessment bodies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . Conformity assessment is the verification of the conformity of products, services, or processes to the technical regulations and the pre-determined specifications. SAC is linked to the Minister of Commerce and has its own legal personality, and administrative and financial independence, focusing on the following tasks: Accrediti...

E-commerce in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is an economic activity conducted either fully or partially by a service provider and a consumer within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , using electronic means, with the aim of selling products, offering services, advertising them, or exchanging related data . The emergence of e-commerce in Saudi Arabia E-commerce in the Kingdom began in 2001 and expanded significantly, with the sector's transactions reaching approximately USD5.7 billion by 2020. The ...

The Franchise Center is a center that reinforces the concept of franchising among individuals and enterprises, enabling them to adopt it. This assists in the expansion of brands locally and globally, increases investment opportunities, and contributes to the achievement of Saudi Vision 2030 . The Franchise Center was established within the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority based on the Council of Ministers Resolution No. 122 issued on October 8, 2019. Concept of franchise It is the...

Asharqia Chamber, or the Eastern Province Chamber of Commerce and Industry, is a non-profit entity that aims to develop various commercial. It also represents businesses in ministries, authorities, and public institutions, and works to protect and develop them in the Eastern Province . Asharqia Chamber is one of twenty-eight Chambers of Commerce in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and a member of the Federation of Saudi Chambers. Its headquarters is located in al-Hussam neighborhood on the Dammam-al...

Riyadh Chamber, or the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Riyadh, is a non-profit entity that aims to promote various commercial activities across commercial sectors. It also represents businesses in ministries , authorities, and public institutions and works to protect and develop them. The Riyadh Chamber is one of five Chambers of Commerce and Industry in the Riyadh Province within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, along with al-Majma'ah Chamber, al-Kharj Chamber, az-Zulfi Chamber, and al-Qu...

Jeddah Chamber, or Jeddah Chamber of Commerce , is the first chamber of commerce in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, established by a Royal Decree issued by the Founding King Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Al Saud in 1946, and its headquarters is in the city of Jeddah . History and pioneering of Jeddah Chamber As the first chamber of commerce and industry in the Kingdom, the Jeddah Chamber has taken the initiative to serve economic activity and raise awareness among traders and industrialists. In 1948, ...

Makkah Chamber, or the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Makkah al-Mukarramah , is a non-profit entity that aims to promote various commercial activities across commercial sectors. It also represents businesses in ministries, authorities, and public institutions and works to protect and develop them in Makkah al-Mukarramah Province . Makkah Chamber is one of twenty-eight Chambers of Commerce and Industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and one of three Chambers of Commerce and Industry in Makk...

Nana Direct is a digital shopping platform for groceries based in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It provides digital solutions developed for grocery shopping and household supplies in partnership with stores and markets across the Kingdom. The platform was launched in January 2016. Platform start The idea for Nana Direct emerged after a decade of experience in the world of e-commerce. The project went through several execution phases over two years to identify problems and provide solutions. Cons...