PIF launches Tasama to deliver world-class business services in Saudi Arabia

PIF launches Tasama to deliver world-class business services in Saudi Arabia
Tasama was created through the merger of the Business Incubators and Accelerators Co., previously owned by the Saudi Technology Development and Investment Co. or TAQNIA, with PIF’s Shared Services Center. SPA
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Updated 13 July 2025
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PIF launches Tasama to deliver world-class business services in Saudi Arabia

PIF launches Tasama to deliver world-class business services in Saudi Arabia
  • Company aims to support public and private sectors
  • It seeks to advance business services as a strategic sector in the Kingdom

RIYADH: Businesses operating in Saudi Arabia — including international firms setting up regional headquarters — are set to benefit from the launch of Tasama, a new integrated business services platform established by a subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund.

Tasama was created through the merger of the Business Incubators and Accelerators Co., previously owned by the Saudi Technology Development and Investment Co. or TAQNIA, with PIF’s Shared Services Center. The company aims to support both the public and private sectors, according to an official statement.

The launch forms part of PIF’s broader strategy to diversify the Saudi economy and deepen its collaboration with the private sector by accelerating the growth of local enterprises and easing the entry of global firms into the Kingdom’s business environment.

It also comes as PIF surpasses $1 trillion in assets, marking a major global milestone. According to Global SWF, the fund is now shifting focus from rapid expansion to a new phase defined by solvency, strategic discipline, and long-term sustainable returns.

“The company seeks to advance business services as a strategic sector in the Kingdom, and to contribute effectively to supporting economic diversification by providing support to strategic sectors,” said Mohammed bin Nasser Al-Jasser, CEO of Tasama.

Al-Jasser added that the company remains committed to “fostering innovation, empowering Saudi talent, and enhancing national competencies,” building on BIAC’s track record across public and private sector partnerships.

He further emphasized Tasama’s ambition to evolve the business services sector, positioning the firm as a “key partner in shaping its future and ongoing progress,” while contributing to the expansion of the Kingdom’s tech ecosystem and broader commercial landscape.

According to the statement, Tasama will offer a full suite of services aimed at boosting operational efficiency, supporting companies through their launch and growth phases, and assisting international firms in establishing their regional bases in Saudi Arabia.

The platform will provide end-to-end support, including accounting, human resources, and procurement services, along with access to digital tools, business incubators, and workspace solutions.

Tasama also plans to expand nationwide, with the goal of becoming the leading provider of business services across Saudi Arabia.

Earlier this month, Global SWF noted that the Kingdom’s sovereign wealth fund — which recently posted an 18 percent rise in assets under management to SR4.32 trillion ($1.15 trillion) in 2024 — is now focused on “solvency over scale” and “substance over show.”

This strategic pivot underscores a broader recalibration of Vision 2030’s investment engine, balancing domestic megaproject development with financial discipline, international outreach, and responsible capital deployment.


Saudi Arabia, WEF launch initiative to reshape global travel landscape

Saudi Arabia, WEF launch initiative to reshape global travel landscape
Updated 11 November 2025
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Saudi Arabia, WEF launch initiative to reshape global travel landscape

Saudi Arabia, WEF launch initiative to reshape global travel landscape
  • ‘Beyond Tourism’ is global framework advancing sustainability, inclusivity, and resilience in the sector

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has partnered with the World Economic Forum to launch the “Beyond Tourism” initiative, a global framework designed to drive a more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient future for the travel and tourism sector.

Announcing the initiative on his X account, Saudi Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb said he was “thrilled to announce the launch,” noting that it is “dedicated to shaping the future of travel and tourism and is built around 10 core principles.”

Al-Khateeb emphasized that Beyond Tourism underscores the sector’s vital role as “a bridge between cultures, a means to empower communities, and a source of opportunities for future generations.”

The initiative comes as the global travel and tourism industry undergoes a major structural shift — moving away from fragmented, business-as-usual models toward integrated, ecosystem-based strategies.

According to the World Economic Forum, the sector is projected to reach 30 billion tourist visits and contribute $16 trillion to global gross domestic product by 2034. Yet, it continues to face complex challenges including rising tension between visitors and residents, environmental pressures, workforce shortages, and exposure to geopolitical and climate disruptions.

“The global travel and tourism sector is entering a period of profound transformation, moving decisively from a fragmented, business-as-usual operating model to a holistic, ecosystem-based paradigm,” the WEF said in a statement.

The forum noted that past reliance on siloed policies — a weakness underscored during the COVID-19 pandemic — has proven insufficient to address today’s global challenges.

Its proposed ecosystem approach focuses on five key enablers: infrastructure, finance, technology and innovation, people and skills, and policy and governance. The model aims to convert systemic challenges into opportunities for inclusive and sustainable growth.

Several destinations have already demonstrated the benefits of this approach. Countries such as Portugal, New Zealand, Costa Rica, Singapore, and Indonesia have leveraged it to improve conservation outcomes, diversify economies, and strengthen sustainable tourism development.

By promoting global cooperation among governments, private-sector leaders, and local communities, the Beyond Tourism initiative seeks to unlock the full potential of the industry while safeguarding cultural and natural heritage for generations to come.

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