The Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA) has launched a new licensing service targeting entrepreneurs and innovators seeking to establish projects and to strengthen the business sector in the Kingdom. For startups, conquering the region means being successful in Saudi Arabia. And yet entering the market is challenging – from cultural difference to regulatory challenges.
This panel hosts local and regional growth-stage startups to share their insights on the impact of SAGIA’s entrepreneur licence, share their journey on closing big ticket rounds, highlight their interest to expand to the Saudi market, and discuss the challenges they faced and the strategies they used to enter the market, as well as share their tips for startups looking to enter KSA

Abdulaziz Aljouf, Founder and CEO, PayTabs
Amir Barsoum, Co-Founder and CEO, Vezeeta
Mona Ataya, Founder and CEO, mumzworld
Malik Al Shehab, Co-Founder and CEO, Golden Scent
Moderator: Omar Rebhan, Associate Director - International Office (UK), Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA)