Saudi Arabia has entered the world’s top 10 countries for private investment in artificial intelligence, according to the World Bank’s World Development Report 2026. The report highlights the Kingdom’s expanding computing infrastructure, growing ability to attract specialized AI talent and development of integrated government data systems. While Saudi Arabia is rapidly strengthening its position in the global AI economy, the World Bank stresses that long-term competitiveness will depend on converting investment, infrastructure and imported expertise into sustainable domestic capabilities.