Export Week 2026 opens on Sunday 23 August 2026, organized by the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority (Monsha'at) in partnership with the Saudi Export Development Authority, and runs until 27 August as part of the business weeks aimed at empowering small and medium enterprises and strengthening their ability to reach international markets.
The week's events take place across several regions of the Kingdom through the enterprise support centers in Riyadh, Jeddah, Madinah and Al Khobar, along with events in Aseer and Qassim, widening access for entrepreneurs and enterprises looking to begin their export journey or develop their operations in foreign markets.
More Than 30 Bodies Take Part in Export Week
Export Week brings together more than 30 government and private bodies working in trade, export, logistics and financing, giving business owners a chance to connect directly with the relevant bodies and learn about the services and solutions available to exporters.
Participants include the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, the Transport General Authority, the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority and the Saudi Export-Import Bank, along with companies and bodies specializing in support services and supply chains.
This diversity aims to give a complete picture of the export journey, from preparing the product and understanding requirements, through customs procedures, financing and logistics, to entering target markets.
Export Week offers a knowledge and practical program of 7 main sessions and 45 entrepreneurial meetings, along with specialized consulting sessions and exhibitors.
These programs let business owners draw on the experience of experts and exporters, discuss the challenges they may face in expanding internationally, and gain information that helps them identify suitable markets and handle regulatory, logistics and financing requirements.
Helping Enterprises Reach International Markets
The week focuses on raising the export readiness of Saudi enterprises, since entering foreign markets requires more than product or service quality, including an understanding of legislation and customs requirements, shipping and supply chain mechanisms, financing, and the study of target markets and customers.
By bringing support bodies, experts and entrepreneurs together on one platform, Export Week gives enterprises a chance to build a network and benefit from the advice and services that help them take more effective steps toward expanding beyond the local market.
The event is part of efforts to raise the contribution of small and medium enterprises to the national economy and support the reach of Saudi products and services into new markets.
