Saudi Arabia recorded a strong increase in foreign investment during the third quarter of two thousand twenty-five, posting a thirty-four point five percent rise in net foreign direct investment inflows compared with the same period a year earlier.

The jump reflects growing international confidence in the kingdom’s economic direction as large-scale reforms and diversification efforts continue to reshape the investment landscape.

Official data show that inflows were driven by sustained interest in sectors prioritised under the Vision Twenty Thirty programme, including energy transition projects, manufacturing, logistics, tourism and technology.

Authorities have credited regulatory reforms, streamlined licensing procedures and expanded investment incentives for helping attract long-term capital from global investors.

The increase comes amid broader efforts by Saudi Arabia to position itself as a leading destination for foreign direct investment in the Middle East.

Government initiatives have focused on improving transparency, strengthening legal protections for investors and encouraging multinational companies to establish regional headquarters in the kingdom.

These measures have been accompanied by major public investment projects that are designed to crowd in private capital.

Economic officials said the third-quarter performance reinforces Saudi Arabia’s trajectory toward a more diversified and resilient economy, even as global investment conditions remain uneven.

With additional reforms and flagship projects scheduled to advance in the coming year, the kingdom expects foreign investment momentum to remain a key pillar of growth going into two thousand twenty-six.