Saudi Arabia is the largest economy in the Middle East and one of the world's most active investment markets. Vision 2030 has opened new sectors, from tourism and entertainment to mining, manufacturing, technology and financial services, and giga-projects such as NEOM, the Red Sea developments and major Riyadh schemes have drawn contractors and suppliers from around the world. Regional headquarters are moving to Riyadh, and foreign ownership rules have been liberalised in many sectors. With so much new business, verifying partners and people has become essential.
Risk Investigators provides corporate investigation, due diligence, background checks, IP investigation, brand protection, claim investigation, process service and private investigation for businesses in Saudi Arabia. As an online venture of GREVESGROUP®, headquartered in Dubai with more than 30 years of group experience and around 1,000 cases a year, our corporate investigators in Saudi Arabia work in Arabic and English in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Al Khobar, Mecca, Medina and across the Kingdom, supported by a network in more than 100 countries.
Business and Investigation Risk in Saudi Arabia
- Partner, agent and subcontractor risk on large projects and public tenders
- Conflict-of-interest and corruption risk, which Saudi authorities have pursued vigorously
- Credential fraud among candidates and contractors in a fast-growing labour market
- Procurement fraud and kickbacks in private companies and project organisations
- Counterfeit goods, including auto parts, perfumes, cosmetics, electronics and medicines
- Insurance fraud in motor and medical claims
Our Investigation Services in Saudi Arabia
Due Diligence in Saudi Arabia
Our due diligence in Saudi Arabia covers partners, agents, distributors, contractors and acquisition targets. We research commercial registration information through the Ministry of Commerce, court information where accessible and Arabic-language media, identify owners and managers and check sanctions, PEP and adverse media exposure. Contractor due diligence in KSA verifies capacity, track record, Saudisation compliance indicators and relationships with decision-makers before subcontracts are awarded.
Corporate Investigation in Saudi Arabia
Our corporate investigation in Riyadh and across the Kingdom covers fraud, embezzlement, procurement fraud, kickbacks, conflicts of interest and employee misconduct in Saudi companies, joint ventures and regional headquarters.
Background Check in Saudi Arabia
Our background check in Saudi Arabia services verify identity, education, employment history and reputation, with consent and in line with the Kingdom's Personal Data Protection Law. Degree verification in Saudi Arabia confirms qualifications directly with universities in Saudi Arabia and abroad, for employers hiring Saudi nationals and expatriate professionals.
IP Investigation in Saudi Arabia
We investigate trademark infringement, counterfeit goods and misuse of brands, and gather evidence for enforcement with the Saudi authorities.
Brand Protection in Saudi Arabia
Our counterfeit investigation in Saudi Arabia covers markets in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam, online sellers and importers, with test purchases and support for raids and seizures. Seasonal peaks around Hajj and Umrah bring particular risks for consumer brands.
Claim Investigation in Saudi Arabia
Our insurance claim investigation in Saudi Arabia verifies motor, medical, property, cargo and life claims, including treatment abroad and incidents involving expatriate policyholders.
Process Service in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is not a party to the Hague Service Convention. Service of foreign legal documents usually relies on letters rogatory, diplomatic channels or other routes acceptable to the issuing court and Saudi law. Our process service in Saudi Arabia team advises on practical options, arranges Arabic translations and documents any service carried out.
Private Investigation in Saudi Arabia
For businesses and law firms, our business-focused private investigator in Saudi Arabia services include witness location, debtor tracing, asset searches, litigation support and lawful commercial enquiries. We do not accept personal or matrimonial cases.
Cities and Regions We Cover in Saudi Arabia
Our investigators work across Saudi Arabia, from the main commercial centres to secondary cities, ports and industrial zones. We regularly handle investigations, due diligence, background checks and process service in the following locations.
Major Cities
- Riyadh
- Jeddah
- Mecca
- Medina
- Dammam
- Al Khobar
- Dhahran
- Jubail
- Yanbu
- Tabuk
- Abha
Regions
- Riyadh Region
- Makkah Region
- Eastern Province
- Madinah Region
- Tabuk Region (incl. NEOM)
- Asir Region
- Qassim Region
Need coverage in a location not listed here? We also handle enquiries in smaller towns and remote areas of Saudi Arabia on request.
Giga-Projects and Supply Chains
NEOM, the Red Sea projects, Qiddiya, Diriyah and other major developments involve thousands of contractors, subcontractors and suppliers. Many are new to the Kingdom or have grown quickly to meet demand. We verify contractors' ownership, finances, capacity and track record, identify conflicts of interest with project staff, and investigate cost inflation, diverted materials and procurement irregularities during delivery.
Regional Headquarters in Riyadh
Companies establishing regional headquarters in Riyadh are hiring senior leaders, appointing partners and building supplier networks quickly. We support these moves with executive background checks, partner due diligence and supplier verification, helping new operations start on a sound footing.
Saudisation and Hiring
Saudisation requirements under the Nitaqat programme shape hiring across the private sector, while many specialist roles are filled by expatriates. Both groups require accurate verification. We confirm qualifications, experience and professional licences at the source, wherever they were issued.
Anti-Corruption Enforcement in the Kingdom
Saudi Arabia's Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority, Nazaha, has pursued corruption cases involving officials and business people across sectors. For international companies, this means partners, agents and subcontractors with undisclosed links to officials carry real legal and reputational risk. Our due diligence identifies such links through careful research and discreet enquiries, and our investigations help companies respond properly when concerns arise.
Records and Local Enquiries
Saudi commercial information is increasingly digital, but reputation and relationships are best understood through careful local enquiries. Our Arabic-speaking investigators work discreetly and within Saudi law.
Typical Matters We Handle in Saudi Arabia
The examples below are illustrative of the work clients bring to us in Saudi Arabia:
- An international contractor vets subcontractors before awarding packages on a giga-project
- A company moving its regional headquarters to Riyadh verifies senior hires and a new distribution partner
- A Saudi employer verifies engineering degrees issued abroad for a group of new hires
- A perfume brand traces counterfeit products sold in Jeddah markets to an importer
- An insurer verifies a medical claim for treatment received outside the Kingdom
How an Investigation in Saudi Arabia Works
You brief us in confidence and we sign an NDA. We agree the scope, legal limits, timeline and fee in writing. Our investigators carry out record research and enquiries in Arabic, coordinated by your case manager in Dubai. You receive updates at agreed points and a final report in English.
Industries We Support in Saudi Arabia
We support construction, real estate, energy, mining, manufacturing, banking and financial services, insurance, healthcare, retail, technology, logistics and professional services.
Why Choose Risk Investigators in Saudi Arabia
Gulf proximity
Dubai headquarters with deep experience across GCC markets.
Project expertise
Contractor and partner vetting for major developments.
Global credential verification
Degrees and experience verified at the source in more than 100 countries.
Group experience
More than 30 years of investigation work through GREVESGROUP®.
Arabic and English capability
Local enquiries in Arabic, clear reports in English.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have corporate investigators in Saudi Arabia?
Yes. Our investigators work in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Al Khobar and across the Kingdom, in Arabic and English.
Can you vet contractors for giga-projects?
Yes. We verify ownership, finances, capacity, track record and conflicts of interest before subcontracts are awarded.
Can you verify degrees for employees in Saudi Arabia?
Yes. We verify qualifications directly with universities in Saudi Arabia and abroad.
Is Saudi Arabia part of the Hague Service Convention?
No. Service usually relies on letters rogatory, diplomatic channels or other routes acceptable to the issuing court.
Do you investigate counterfeit goods in Saudi Arabia?
Yes. We carry out market surveys and test purchases and trace goods to importers.
Can you investigate procurement fraud in Saudi companies?
Yes. We investigate kickbacks, conflicts of interest and relationships between staff and suppliers.
Do you verify insurance claims in Saudi Arabia?
Yes. We verify motor, medical, property, cargo and life claims.
Can you check partners for a regional headquarters move?
Yes. We vet senior hires, distribution partners and suppliers.
Do you provide reports in English?
Yes. All reports are in English, with key Arabic documents summarised or translated where needed.
Do you take private or matrimonial cases?
No. We work only for businesses, law firms and organisations.
Can you check an agent for links to government officials?
Yes. We investigate ownership, family and business connections and relationships with officials to support anti-bribery compliance.
How long does due diligence in Saudi Arabia take?
It depends on the depth of the check and the number of subjects. We confirm a realistic timeline in our written proposal before work begins.