Saudi Arabia’s Shor Dalni Eastern Province 2026 has set a Guinness World Records milestone after delivering 523 specialised consultations for startups in less than eight hours on the event’s first day.
Held on August 25 and 26 at the Asharqia Chamber, the event was organised by Dalni Business Center, an initiative of the Social Development Bank, in partnership with the Asharqia Chamber’s Eastern Province Youth Business Council.
More than 100 advisers and experts provided guidance to over 979 entrepreneurs across eight areas, including tourism, gaming, digital marketing, artificial intelligence, business development, energy, finance and funding, and logistics.
The event focused on helping founders and small and medium-sized businesses access specialised advice, address operational challenges and identify opportunities for growth and sustainability, according to the announcement.
The Guinness recognition was presented during the event, which was held under the patronage of Prince Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, governor of the Eastern Province. Organisers said the milestone highlighted the role of partnerships in connecting entrepreneurs with practical expertise and supporting the region’s startup ecosystem.
Source: Mubasher
