Why Saudi?
Saudi Arabia is the 20th largest economy in the world and the largest in the MENA area. A strategic location that has access to more than 50 of the fastest-growing markets within a 4-hour radius.
Key reasons to host World Defense Show in Saudi Arabia:
- 6th Largest Military Spender
Consistently allocating a substantial portion of its budget to defense expenditure
- Exhaustive National Strategy
With clear priorities and targets to support localization and investments
- Untapped Investment Potential
Aiming to localize 50% by 2030 is unlocking an abundance of investment opportunities
- Strategic Global Location
With excellent internal & international connectivity
Reforms:
To improve the business environment such as establishing GAMI as the regulator and allowing 100% foreign-owned investments.
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1st gender equality reformer according to World Banks Women Business, and the law 2020
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2nd Ranking in the Arab world for gender equality
Connected through 14 international airports across the country and supporting 13% of global trade through the Red Sea. Saudi Arabia’s ambitions are to be the 15th largest global economy by 2030.
Saudi Arabia is one of the world’s leading defense players and continues to rank among the sector’s top spenders. At the heart of the global supply chain, Saudi Arabia connects three continents, where East meets West, making it an ideal location to host World Defense Show.
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