Shopping

With a thousand years of trading behind it and home to some of the world's most successful merchants and businessmen, it is natural that Jeddah is the commercial capital of Saudi Arabia. In addition, the city's geographical location places it at the heart of the region covered by the Middle East and North Africa with all of MENA's capitals within two hours flying distance, defining Jeddah as the commercial centre of the Middle East.

From the beginning, the Saudi government has encouraged private enterprise and entrepreneurship to diversify the national economy away from total dependence on oil revenues and has recently opened up the country to foreign investment, offering attractive incentives and benefits.

Equipped with a sophisticated infrastructure, a major international airport, modern communications, a strong banking and investment system, prime commercial properties, a high standard of health care, world class hotels and shops, and of course its huge seaport, Jeddah is a city with a welcome for all comers.

Businessmen and investors, big and small, will find everything they need to operate successfully and can be assured of every cooperation and assistance from the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and its associate the Jeddah Marketing Board, whose mission is to promote Jeddah as a city with limitless investment opportunities and as a tourist destination for the conservative and discerning visitor.