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Saudi Arabia ranks 13th globally in 2026 IMD Competitiveness Index, climbs four places to become 3rd among G20 economies

June 18, 2026·Economy Middle East

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GCC CONTEXT

Saudi Arabia's improved ranking reflects ongoing structural reforms under Vision 2030, including diversification initiatives, regulatory enhancements, and institutional development that have historically influenced broad-based performance across Gulf equity markets and regional economic sentiment. Competitiveness index improvements typically correlate with strengthened macroeconomic fundamentals and foreign direct investment flows, both material to GCC market valuations and sectoral allocation patterns. The Kingdom's advancement within the G20 cohort underscores competitive positioning relative to other major economies and may inform international capital allocation frameworks that affect regional market liquidity and corporate earnings expectations.

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