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Obstacles and Prospers of Family Businesses in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A Systematic Literature Review from the Last Two Decades
Nawar Muneer J. Algthami, Nazimah Hussin,
Volume 34, Issue 1 (3-2023)
Abstract
The problem of family businesses in Saudi Arabia is noteworthy due to the large scope of family enterprises in Arab countries. Most organizations established in the Arab world are either state-owned or family owned. Many of these companies were formed by forefathering merchant families that dealt in vital ports along the Gulf and Red Sea coastlines. The current study's primary aim was to determine the challenges and benefits of family business success in Saudi Arabia. The purpose is to discover relevant literature on this critical issue to understand the barriers to the growing family businesses in Saudi Arabia and the potential advantages of family enterprises to the country's economy. The current study used the PRISMA statement 2020 to include and exclude records from the well-known databases Scopus and Web of Science to include high-quality documents. Additionally, the documents were examined via content analysis to determine the classifications of the study. VOS Viewer software analyzes the published literature' content—data clusters created on the text established to group the related ideas. The results indicate that three main themes were identified during the key term's occurrence research: entrepreneurship, family business, and performance. The findings of the study shows that family businesses are an essential aspect of the Saudi economy, contributing heavily to it. Such firms have lately received attention because of their critical role and contribution to job creation and employment, as well as the promotion and encouragement of entrepreneurship in their operations. Furthermore, results showed that it is commonly accepted that the involvement of a family in the business differentiates the family business. It is recommended that family companies be distinguished by their behaviour, which is based on the firm's objective, vision, and mission.
 
Work–Life Balance as a Key Pathway between Decent Work and Turnover Intentions: A Sectoral Perspective from Saudi Arabia
Wael Elshanhaby, Sabri Turki, Esraa Abdel Azzem, Bahaa Eldin Saad, Amr Noureldin, Hamdy Nour, Shahenda Habib,
Volume 37, Issue 1 (3-2026)
Abstract
This study conducts a comprehensive bibliometric analysis to examine the intersection of sustainable logistics and supply chain resilience, aiming to uncover emerging trends, influential factors, and critical gaps in the literature. Using the Scopus database, 480 publications published between 2009 and 2024 were systematically analyzed through VOSviewer and Biblioshiny. The findings highlight six dominant themes—decarbonization, reverse logistics, optimization models, circular economy practices, digital transformation, and risk mitigation—that collectively position sustainability as a driver of resilience. The analysis focuses on sustainable logistics practices, including green logistics, circular economy principles, and reverse logistics, alongside digital transformation technologies such as IoT, blockchain, and predictive analytics, to assess their integration into resilience strategies. The analysis reveals a fragmented approach to integrating sustainability and resilience, with practices often treated in isolation. Results indicate that sustainable logistics practices enhance resource efficiency and adaptability but are constrained by the lack of holistic frameworks that integrate diverse sustainability practices with resilience strategies. While environmental dimensions and digital technologies are recognized as critical enablers, social and governance dimensions remain underexplored. Adoption disparities further hinder progress, particularly among SMEs, resource-constrained sectors, and underrepresented regions like Africa and South Asia. The study highlights opportunities to advance foundational theories, including Circular Economy Theory, Dynamic Capabilities Theory, and the LARG model, for aligning sustainability and resilience objectives. The study highlights the importance of developing unified, data-driven frameworks that incorporate ESG principles, sector-specific applications, and inclusive approaches to address geographic and financial disparities. Practically, integrating digital technologies with sustainable logistics practices can strengthen transparency, efficiency, and agility. Meanwhile, policy interventions, targeted incentives, and multi-stakeholder collaboration are essential to overcome implementation barriers and achieve operational sustainability and resilience integration.

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