Monsha’at, Saudi Arabia’s Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority, has announced an e-commerce tour in Riyadh for 26–27 October. Saudi Press Agency reported the plans on 22 October, ahead of the event at the city’s business support centre.

The authority is organising the tour with the E-Commerce Council to introduce entrepreneurs and small businesses to opportunities, services and support initiatives for online commerce. Planned discussions address the future of the sector and the use of artificial intelligence in business development.

The programme includes eight specialised workshops and an accompanying exhibition with 16 exhibitors. Participants named in the announcement include the Riyadh Chamber, the Saudi competitiveness and business centre and the Social Development Bank, alongside companies and service providers.

The announcement concerns a scheduled support event rather than completed investment or sales. It does not disclose a funding package, contracts awarded or a final attendance total. For entrepreneurs, its stated purpose is access to practical skills and information about available business services.