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.

A hybrid between Airbnb.com and hotels.com

Digital health for the Arab world.

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

Your personal emergency companion.

A twitter marketing tool.

Get your laundry done with one simple touch.

No waiting in vain. No Hassle. No surprises.

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

Arabic e-book publisher.

Experience the social networking with Augmented Reality.

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

Largest online food court in Saudi Arabia & Bahrain.

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

Book your photographer online!

Making handmade niche products out of plastic bags.