AstroLabs, the Gulf’s long-standing business expansion platform, has launched new offices within the Riyadh Creative District (RCD) at the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD). The move signals a major step in organizing and accelerating Riyadh’s growing creative and media economy, placing AstroLabs at the center of a key initiative by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC).
Quick Facts
- New offices launched in Riyadh’s KAFD.
- Focus on the creative and media-tech sector.
- Anchors the new Riyadh Creative District.
- Aims to attract global and local companies.
A Decade of Building in the Gulf
With over ten years of experience in sector development, AstroLabs is applying its expertise to cultivate a curated community within Riyadh. This new hub is not just about providing space but about connecting the right players to create sustainable momentum. The company has a history of bringing international businesses into Saudi Arabia and integrating them into the local ecosystem.
Roland Daher, CEO of AstroLabs, commented on the milestone, “This is a special milestone in a journey more than a decade in the making. Building economies and entire sectors across the Gulf taught us that growth is never about scale alone; it comes from curation, from getting the right players together and connected at the right level. When you align Saudi Arabia’s young talent with international experience in a market already this rich in opportunity, that is when momentum truly takes hold.”
A Strategic Move for a Booming Market
The timing of the launch aligns with the rapid expansion of Saudi Arabia’s media and entertainment industry, which is growing at a rate significantly higher than the global average. AstroLabs’ presence in the RCD provides a clear pathway for companies looking to establish a presence in the Kingdom, from initial market entry to full-scale operations.
Eng. Mazen Tammar, Advisor for the City Marketing and Investment Promotion Sector at RCRC, stated, “We are pleased to welcome AstroLabs to the Riyadh Creative District. Their decade-long commitment in the region to building sectors and opening doors for international and local creative talents and businesses across the region, makes them a valued addition to our growing community. We are confident that their expertise and network will create meaningful opportunities for the creative tenants, media companies, and entrepreneurs who call RCD home.”
More Than Just Office Space
AstroLabs will offer the creative community a comprehensive platform for growth. Services include handling onboarding and company activation for firms entering the Saudi market, alongside subsidized co-working spaces and tailored programs for SMEs, startups, and entrepreneurs. The new location will also function as a central hub for the sector, with a calendar of networking events designed to foster collaboration between companies, founders, talent, and partners.
About AstroLabs
AstroLabs is the Gulf’s leading business expansion platform and a long-standing partner for international companies expanding into Saudi Arabia. Since 2013, AstroLabs has supported more than 1,000 expansions into Saudi Arabia, working with companies from 50+ countries across 37+ sectors. AstroLabs helps global and regional companies set up, operate, and scale in Saudi Arabia and the wider region, simplifying the path from market entry to full operation so businesses can stay focused on growth.
About the Riyadh Creative District (RCD)
The Riyadh Creative District (RCD) is a fully integrated ecosystem that drives content creation, nurtures talent, and champions cultural exchange, bringing Riyadh’s creative ideas and intellectual property to the world. Located at the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) in Riyadh, RCD is home to a growing community of local creators and global creative leaders from multinational corporations, creative start-ups, cultural institutions, and academic organizations.
Source: Zawya
