Nitaqat 2026: 70% Saudization in Procurement Jobs — SME Guide
Saudi Arabia's 70% Saudization rule for procurement, contracts and logistics took effect May 31, 2026. Here's what every SME owner must do before the June 30 Qiwa deadline.
Read articleWatily
Blog
The latest articles, guides, and business insights from Watily.
Saudi Retail Up 7.3% in 2026: Build Customer Loyalty This Summer
Saudi retail revenues surged 7.3% in Q1 2026, yet most SMBs lack a loyalty program to keep customers returning. Here's how to win repeat business this summer.
Read article
Instagram Reels for Saudi SMBs: Post-Eid Al-Adha Strategy 2026
Eid Al-Adha 2026 ended May 26 — and Saudi consumers are back online and ready to buy. With 73% of Saudis shopping via social media, your Instagram strategy is now your biggest sales lever.
Read article
TikTok Live Commerce: Saudi SMB Guide for Eid Al-Adha 2026
TikTok live commerce is growing 300% per year in Saudi Arabia, with 170,000+ SMBs generating SAR 3 billion in extra revenue. Learn how to leverage Eid Al-Adha 2026 live-selling events to grow your business.
Read article
Meta Paid WhatsApp Business Subscriptions Launch in Saudi Arabia 2026
Meta officially launched paid WhatsApp subscriptions on May 28, 2026, with Saudi Arabia selected as one of just four global test markets for Meta One business plans — here's what it means for your SMB.
Read article
FIFA World Cup 2026: Launch Your Saudi Online Store Before June 15
Saudi Arabia's national team plays FIFA World Cup 2026 starting June 15. Launch your online store now to sell fan merchandise to millions of passionate Saudi supporters.
Read article
Qiwa 2026: August Deadline and Digital Hiring for Saudi SMEs
Qiwa's August 6, 2026 deadline is approaching fast. 73% of Saudi professionals plan a job change this year. Build your digital hiring system now and stay ahead with Watily.
Read article
ZATCA Wave 24: 34-Day Countdown to the June 30 E-Invoicing Deadline
ZATCA Wave 24 deadline: June 30, 2026. For the first time, the SAR 375,000 threshold pulls Saudi SMEs into Phase 2 e-invoicing. Avoid fines up to SAR 50,000.
Read article
Saudi Tourism Hits 37M Visitors in 2026 — Guide for Hospitality SMBs
Saudi Arabia welcomed 37.2 million tourists in Q1 2026 with SAR 82.7 billion in spending. Here's how hospitality SMBs can turn this boom into real revenue.
Read article