Translation business licenses in Saudi Arabia up 20% to 7,964

Coinciding with International Translation Day, observed annually on September 30, the Ministry of Commerce has announced a 20% increase in active commercial registrations for translation activities, reaching 7,964 licenses compared to the same period in 2023.

Riyadh region topped the list with 3,031 translation business licenses, followed by Makkah with 1,788, the Eastern Province with 763, Madinah with 336, and Asir with 161 licenses.

Of these licenses, 5,772 are held by men and 1,903 by women.