{"id":80500,"date":"2026-06-19T08:57:31","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T05:57:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/saudi-arabia-imd-world-competitiveness-rankings-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-06-19T08:57:50","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T05:57:50","slug":"saudi-arabia-imd-world-competitiveness-rankings-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/saudi-arabia-imd-world-competitiveness-rankings-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Saudi Arabia Secures Advanced Global Rankings in 2026 Competitiveness Report"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Saudi Arabia achieved advanced global rankings in artificial intelligence indicators within the <a href=\"\/category\/ai\/\">artificial intelligence<\/a> sector of the <strong>IMD World Competitiveness<\/strong> Yearbook 2026. The Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA) supported this performance through initiatives aligned with Saudi Vision 2030. Notably, the Kingdom ranked 13th globally among 70 countries in the overall report.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The country also secured the third position among G20 economies. This progress occurred during the Year of Artificial Intelligence 2026 in Saudi Arabia. Consequently, these results highlight the transition toward a technology-driven <a href=\"\/category\/economy\/\">economy<\/a>.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Global Rankings in AI Adoption<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Saudi Arabia ranked fourth globally in AI adoption by companies. This achievement reflects the active participation of the private sector. Meanwhile, the Kingdom also secured fourth place globally in societal access to advanced technologies.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, the country ranked fifth globally in trust indicators for these advanced systems. This ranking is supported by regulatory frameworks that promote responsible technology use. Furthermore, Saudi Arabia placed fifth globally in corporate investment in these technologies.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">National Initiatives Driving Progress<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SDAIA implemented several programs to support these rankings. Specifically, the Rowad Package and the Generative AI Accelerator (GAIA) helped companies adopt new tools. Moreover, the AI Ethics Incentive Badges encouraged responsible development.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To improve societal access, the SDAIA Academy for Data &#038; AI provided specialized <a href=\"\/category\/education\/\">training<\/a>. The SAMAI program also aims to train one million Saudis in these technologies. Additionally, the National Olympiad for Programming and Artificial Intelligence (ATHKA) prepared young talent for the future.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Saudi Arabia in the IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>IMD World Competitiveness<\/strong> Yearbook 2026 highlights how national strategies impact global standings. The National Strategy for Data &#038; AI (NSDAI) served as a framework for these efforts. As a result, the Kingdom ranked seventh globally in business sector skills.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The National AI Index (NAII) and the Artificial Intelligence Adoption Framework also guided these developments. These structured efforts helped build confidence among businesses and citizens alike.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Future Outlook for Digital Transformation<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ongoing implementation of these programs supports long-term national goals. SDAIA continues to develop frameworks to maintain these high global rankings. Therefore, the country remains focused on building a sustainable digital infrastructure.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These achievements align directly with the broader objectives of Saudi Vision 2030. By expanding educational programs, the Kingdom aims to secure its position in global technology indexes.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"article-source-attribution wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spa.gov.sa\/N2615393\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Saudi Press Agency<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Saudi Arabia ranked 13th globally in the IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook 2026, driven by SDAIA&#8217;s national initiatives and AI adoption frameworks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":80499,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_yoast_wpseo_meta-robots-noindex":"","_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","_pr_autopilot_social_copy":"{\"x_hook\":\"Saudi Arabia ranked 13th globally among 70 countries in the IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook 2026, driven by SDAIA initiatives in AI adoption and digital 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