Riyadh – Sharikat Mubasher: The National Technology Development Program (NTDP) announced that Saudi Arabia has ranked first globally in startup ecosystem growth among G20 countries in the 2026 StartupBlink Index. According to the report, the Kingdom also secured the top position regionally in startup ecosystem rankings and artificial intelligence technologies.

StartupBlink, a global platform specializing in analyzing and measuring startup ecosystems, evaluates more than 120 countries and over 1,500 cities worldwide.

The announcement highlights Saudi Arabia’s accelerating momentum in entrepreneurship, innovation, and emerging technologies, supported by government-led initiatives and investment programs aimed at strengthening the Kingdom’s digital economy and startup landscape.