Doing business in Saudi Arabia

Due to ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, the Trade Commissioner Service in the Gulf region is operating with reduced capacity, and service delays may occur. You may alternatively contact a Trade Commissioner at the regional office nearest to you. Before planning travel to the region, please review the Government of Canada's latest Travel Advice and Advisories.

Explore opportunities to grow your footprint in Saudi Arabia with our help. Discover more about the trade relationship between the two countries, market facts, and other insights.

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Market overview

Top industries

Saudi Arabia is an attractive market for industries such as:

  • Agriculture and processed foods
  • Defence and security
  • Education
  • Infrastructure
  • Life sciences
  • Oil and gas

Relations and trade agreements

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LEAP 2026

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April 12 to 16, 2026
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February 25 to March 13, 2026
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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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Contacts

Find out who to contact in Canada or internationally if you are:

  • a new or aspiring exporter
  • an existing client, international company, or global representative

In Canada: Contact a Trade Commissioner at your regional office.

Outside Canada: Use our Find a Trade Commissioner tool to connect with a Trade Commissioner at a Canadian office abroad.

Additional Government of Canada resources

Trade offices – Saudi Arabia

The Embassy of Canada to Saudi Arabia

Address
Embassy of Canada
Diplomatic Quarter, P.O. Box 94321
Riyadh, Riyadh, 11693
Saudi Arabia

Telephone
(011-966-11) 202-3288

Fax
(011-966-11) 488-0137

Email
ryadh-td@international.gc.ca

Office hours
Sun-Thu: 0800-1600

Territories/responsibilities
Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Yemen

Office closures

  • 2025-03-02
  • 2025-03-03
  • 2025-06-07
  • 2025-06-09
  • 2025-09-23
  • 2025-09-30
  • 2025-12-25
  • 2025-12-28

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