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.
2. ArabRooms
A hybrid between Airbnb.com and hotels.com
3. Junnah
Digital health for the Arab world.
4. AbiSayara
If you're looking to buy or sell your car in Saudi Arabia.
5. AidMaid
Your personal emergency companion.
6. E3lan Saudi
A twitter marketing tool.
7. SmartWashr
Get your laundry done with one simple touch.
No waiting in vain. No Hassle. No surprises.
9. HoldInn
Book your hotel, apartment, or resort in any city in Saudi Arabia without a credit card.
10. AlMawred
Arabic e-book publisher.
11. ZeeWhere
Experience the social networking with Augmented Reality.
12. Halalat
Offering daily deals to the best things to do, see, eat, and buy around Saudi Arabia.
13. Hunger Station
Largest online food court in Saudi Arabia & Bahrain.
14. Jobzella
A one stop shop for professionals and companies in the Middle East.
15. Sawerly
Book your photographer online!
16. Keeschic
Making handmade niche products out of plastic bags.