Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)Name:Institutional affiliation:Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)Saudi Arabia is one of the most stable countries politically in the Middle East. Therefore, due to the stability nature of the country, it has become an investment hub in the region. Political instability has continued to synonymous with countries in the Middle East. However, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has for many years maintained its stability. Moreover, the country is known world over as being one of the largest oil producers in the world. However, despite oil being the major economic driver of the country, other non-oil dependent companies have emerged. Today, these non-oil dependent companies play a critical role in the economic growth and development of the country. This paper will discuss the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as an investment hub in the Middle East and an attraction of the Foreign Direct Investment. The US Franchises in Saudi ArabiaGovernments especially from developing countries seek to attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). According to Büthe & Milner (2014), Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) contributes to the economic development and growth. Critical analysis