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Saudi women own 800,000 businesses
The data indicates that approximately 800,368 women-owned establishments are present in the Kingdom during the first quarter of 2026. These are heavily concentrated in the Riyadh region, which accounts for 50.30% of the total, along with Makkah and the Eastern Province. There is a clear geographic clustering of activity, as these areas represent more than 74.5% of all women-owned establishments. The vast majority (93.7%) of these businesses are classified as micro enterprises, totaling 749,798 establishments, followed by small enterprises, while the proportions of medium and large establishments are significantly lower. Notably, Riyadh leads with over 402,000 establishments, vastly surpassing other regions, reflecting a significant geographic disparity in the distribution of these businesses. The overall picture illustrates that women's empowerment in the economic sector remains concentrated in key areas, with a noticeable uneven distribution of activity. More than three-quarters of women-owned establishments are located in Riyadh, Makkah, and the Eastern Province, while regions such as Al-Baha account for a very small percentage.
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