[Toronto, October 30, 2025] – NextStars, a global entrepreneurship ecosystem platform, today announced that its CEO has completed a strategic visit to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marking an important step in the company’s expansion into the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
The visit, which included stops in both Dubai and Riyadh, focused on laying the groundwork for NextStars’ regional operations and establishing key partnerships to build a connected global entrepreneurship ecosystem.
“Saudi Arabia is actively building a startup nation where bold vision meets bold execution,” said the NextStars CEO. “We witnessed entrepreneurs solving real MENA problems with global IP and local context, supported by a collaborative spirit that’s rare in the startup world.”
The CEO noted that Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 initiative is creating tangible opportunities for entrepreneurs and international partnerships, with the Kingdom actively transforming itself into a thriving hub for innovation and entrepreneurship.
During the visit, NextStars secured a strategic partnership with a local organization to accelerate the company’s ability to support entrepreneurs in the region. Further details about specific initiatives and programs will be announced in the coming months.
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