Saudi Arabia is no foreign country to the startup world. It is home to many of the region's most innovative up and coming companies. UTurn Entertainment ring a bell? With the new year starting and all, you should most definitely keep your eyes wide open to these 16 startups, all hailing from Saudi Arabia:

1. Qaym

The Yelp of the Arab world.

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A hybrid between Airbnb.com and hotels.com

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Digital health for the Arab world.

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If you're looking to buy or sell your car in Saudi Arabia.

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Your personal emergency companion.

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A twitter marketing tool.

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Get your laundry done with one simple touch.

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No waiting in vain. No Hassle. No surprises.

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Book your hotel, apartment, or resort in any city in Saudi Arabia without a credit card.

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Arabic e-book publisher.

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Experience the social networking with Augmented Reality.

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Offering daily deals to the best things to do, see, eat, and buy around Saudi Arabia.

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Largest online food court in Saudi Arabia & Bahrain.

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A one stop shop for professionals and companies in the Middle East.

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Book your photographer online!

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Making handmade niche products out of plastic bags.

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