Service 08

Enter or grow in the Saudi market with someone who has done it.

Go-to-market planning, partner introductions and sales groundwork for businesses entering or growing in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. From a founder who has started and run businesses in the region.

  • Based in Jeddah
  • Saudi Arabia + UAE
  • Travel and tourism focus
  • Quoted per project
Business Development
The problem

A good product is not enough to enter a new market

Businesses entering Saudi Arabia or the UAE often underestimate how much depends on relationships, licensing and knowing who actually makes decisions. A strong offer can stall for months without the right introductions.

Saudi tourism in particular is growing quickly under Vision 2030, which brings opportunity and a lot of new competition.

What you get

What's included

01

Market entry plan

Which segment to target first, how to position your offer, and what it will realistically cost and take.

02

Partner mapping

The DMCs, agencies, hotels and platforms that matter for your business, and how to approach them.

03

Introductions

Warm introductions to relevant partners and buyers, where we have the relationships.

04

Sales groundwork

Your pitch, pricing structure, proposal template and a simple pipeline to track deals.

05

Marketing alignment

Your website, search presence and campaigns aligned with the market you are entering.

06

Ongoing support

Regular check-ins as deals progress, and help when something stalls.

How it works

Four steps, no surprises

Every project follows the same order, so you always know what happens next and what we need from you.

01

Assess

Your offer, your goals and the market, and whether the timing is right.

02

Plan

A written go-to-market plan with priorities and realistic timelines.

03

Open doors

Partner mapping, introductions and meetings.

04

Build the pipeline

Sales tools and follow-up, so opportunities turn into agreements.

Where AI comes in

AI does the heavy lifting. People make the calls.

How we use AI on this service
  • We use AI to research markets, competitors and potential partners quickly and in both languages.
  • AI helps prepare proposals and follow-ups faster, so momentum is not lost after a meeting.
  • Relationships and introductions are handled in person, which is the part AI cannot do.
Who it is for

Built for travel businesses first

Most of our clients sell trips, tours and stays. The same method works for any business that sells to travellers or to the Gulf market.

  • Tourism brands entering Saudi Arabia
  • African operators selling to Gulf travellers
  • International companies needing a partner in the region
  • Local businesses ready to grow
Questions

Common questions about business development

More answers on the full FAQ page.

Do you handle company registration and licences?

No. Licensing and company formation should be handled by a registered provider. We work alongside them on the market, partners and sales side.

How is business development priced?

It is quoted per project, based on the market, the scope and how long you need support.

Do you only work with travel companies?

Travel and tourism is where our knowledge is deepest, but we also support other businesses entering or growing in Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

Can you guarantee partnerships or sales?

No. We can open doors and prepare you well, but agreements depend on your offer and the other side.

Next step

Let's talk about business development

Book a free 30-minute strategy call. We look at where you are now, tell you what we would fix first, and send a written proposal with the price, deliverables and timeline. No pitch deck, no pressure.