Arabian Oud was ranked 9th among the top 10 Buzz Brands in Saudi Arabia, according to the semi-annual assessment issued by the BrandIndex scale of the YouGov global company.
BrandIndex tracks more than 450 brands in the Kingdom across 24 sectors. It is claimed to be the first and only daily measure of brand perception among the public buzz scores are calculated by asking respondents if they have heard anything positive or negative about a brand in the last two weeks, through advertising, news, word-of-mouth or friends and family.
BrandIndex stated: Arabian Oud made it to the top 10 Buzz Brands in the Kingdom at number 9. Arabian Oud more recently has chosen to diversify in its offers as consumers’ tastes have changed. Now, its lovers can enjoy a wider range of Western style perfumes in addition to more traditional scents.
Samsung held the first position, while Google came in the second, and Arabian Oud overcame Apple iPhone, which came in the tenth place. Arabian Oud brand has long enjoyed a positive profile among consumers due to the company’s commitment to best practice and innovation, in addition to having a history in oriental perfume making. It is a leading Saudi company renowned globally of its luxurious products competing largest brands and international companies.
Arabian Oud initiated its activity in 1982, and today it claims to be the world’s largest Eastern perfume company. Also, it gained lately the first place in the Middle East and Africa and the eleventh globally in the list of best-selling perfumes according to a certified report issued by the International Euro monitor.
Arabian Oud manages 740 stores in more than 100 city and 33 country around the world.
Arabian Oud figures among top 10 traded brands in KSA
Arabian Oud figures among top 10 traded brands in KSA
25,000 attend Social Development Bank’s DeveGO25 forum
The Social Development Bank concluded the second edition of the Entrepreneurship and Modern Business Practices Forum — DeveGo 2025 — announcing the achievement of high-impact outcomes that further reinforced the forum’s position as the largest national platform in the region dedicated to entrepreneurship, innovation, and freelance work in Saudi Arabia and beyond.
The forum witnessed broad participation from local and international experts, investors, entrepreneurs, and representatives of local, regional, and international institutions.
Over three days at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center, the forum drew 25,000 participants and visitors, who benefited from over 45 specialized workshops and over 2500 advisory sessions delivered by more than 70 consultants and experts.
The sessions covered key areas including entrepreneurial planning, business models, venture capital, digital platforms, freelancing, and emerging technologies.
The forum also featured 20 panel discussions with leading local and international speakers, addressing major global trends in entrepreneurship, including the future of artificial intelligence, the creative economy, digital transformation, and venture investment.
The forum saw the launch of the Saudi Empretec Fellowship, in the presence of Rebeca Grynspan, secretary-general of the UN Conference on Trade and Development.
The partners in success within the Social Responsibility Portfolio supporting entrepreneurs were honored.
It also saw the honoring of 13 winners of the Handicrafts Competition, representing various regions of the Kingdom, the announcement of winners of the Salam Award for Promising Projects, and the recognition of leading entrepreneurial projects fund under the Enterprises Track.
In addition, the NEXT UP Challenge concluded on the third day of the forum with 20 startups presenting their projects to more than 500 investors, enhancing opportunities for networking and partnership building.
As part of efforts to strengthen the support ecosystem, the forum witnessed the signing of 51 agreements, along with the launch of a suite of new financing products. These included the Capital Expansion Product with a ceiling of up to SR10 million, the Payroll Product with a ceiling of SR2 million, and the Rental Product with a ceiling of SR1.5 million, aimed at supporting enterprises in asset development and covering operational costs.
This reflects the bank’s direction toward offering more specialized financing tools that respond effectively to market needs.
The forum concluded by reaffirming its role as a unifying national platform for entrepreneurship, where accompanying activities and events provided direct engagement opportunities between entrepreneurs, investors, and experts.
The forum also highlighted success stories and practical experiences that reflect the scale of entrepreneurial momentum in the Kingdom and the growing role of the Social Development Bank in supporting a national economy driven by innovation and knowledge.
