The Impact of Small and Medium Enterprises on Achieving Sustainable Development in Saudi Arabia

Abstract

This study aimed to identify the role of small- and medium-sized tourism enterprises in achieving sustainable development in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. The study followed a descriptive methodology and tested causal relationships using a simple random sample of about 363 respondents. The study reached several conclusions, the most important of which are as follows:

1. There is a positive role for small and medium enterprises in the tourism sector in the Eastern Province to achieve sustainable development through economic and environmental methods.


2. The COVID-19 pandemic negatively affected the small and medium enterprises of the tourism sector in the Eastern Province in achieving sustainable development.


3. The social dimension’s role was not sufficient to help small and medium tourism enterprises achieve sustainable development in the Eastern Province.


4. The investment environment pushes small and medium enterprises in the tourism sector to achieve sustainable development.


5. Financing has low impact on helping small and medium tourism enterprises achieve sustainable development.