What American companies are operating in Saudi Arabia?

Written by Editorial Team | Last Updated: August 2026

Saudi Arabia's ambitious economic diversification under Vision 2030 has attracted a massive wave of American multinational corporations establishing regional headquarters and major operational bases in Riyadh and Jeddah. Prominent U.S. companies spanning technology, energy, aerospace, and entertainment—such as Google Cloud, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, Cisco, Boeing, Bechtel, Halliburton, and Baker Hughes—maintain extensive operations. These firms partner closely with Saudi governmental entities and enterprises to execute mega-infrastructure projects, advance digital transformation, and develop renewable energy initiatives across the kingdom.

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