IKEA is a global home-furnishing leader founded in Sweden in 1943 with a vision: to create a better everyday life for the many people. Combining democratic design, affordability, and sustainability, IKEA offers a broad range of well-designed, functional products—many flat-pack for easy transport and assembly—and operates over 480 stores in more than 60 countries. From its origins in the village of Älmhult, IKEA has grown into a values-driven ecosystem spanning retail, design, supply chain, and sustainability initiatives—all united by its democratic design philosophy and commitment to quality at low prices.  IKEA Saudi Arabia opened the first showroom in 1983 in Jeddah, 30 years later 3 stores operating with 1200 co-workers.