Saudi Arabia has cemented its position as a top-ten investor in Tunisia, according to data revealed by Minister of Economy and Planning Samir Abdelhafidh. The announcement was made during the Tunisian-Saudi Business Forum held in Riyadh on Tuesday.
Minister Abdelhafidh highlighted the depth of the economic partnership, noting that nearly 500 Saudi-owned or joint-venture companies are currently operational in Tunisia. Investment momentum continues, with seven of these firms expanding their activities in the first nine months of 2025.
The financial ties are significant, with Saudi investment flows surpassing $375 million by the end of 2024. Bilateral trade also remains robust, reaching 964 million Tunisian dinars during the same period.
On the export front, Tunisia sends 26% of its total exports to the Arab region, to Saudi Arabia, amounting to approximately 117 million dinars. This trade is facilitated by 126 Tunisian exporting companies, according to the Export Promotion Center (CEPEX).
The forum underscores ongoing efforts to strengthen economic cooperation between the two nations.
TunisianMonitorOnline (BRC)
