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الوطن
Contracting sector has over 386,500 businesses
The article highlights the expansion of the contracting sector in Saudi Arabia during the first quarter of 2026, where the number of operating establishments in the sector reached 386,498, reflecting an increase of 86.2% compared to 2023. Despite continued growth, the pace of increase has slowed from 29.6% in 2025 to 5.9% in 2026, indicating a deceleration in the expansion rate. Micro and small establishments dominate the sector, accounting for 97.4%, with a significant concentration of micro and small entities, while the limited number of large and giant establishments suggests that the sector remains focused on small businesses. The report also indicates that construction and building activities constitute the largest sector within the industry, with a high proportion of micro and small establishments. Over 4.78 million workers are employed in the sector, the majority of whom are non-Saudi (85.19%), with a strong reliance on male labor, representing 92.34% of the workforce.
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