Saudi Arabia ranks first globally in the World Economic Forum's Road Connectivity Index, reflecting years of investment that have expanded the kingdom's road network to more than 73,000 km and improved connectivity across its cities and governorates.
Bahrain has achieved solid rankings across several key indicators in the Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2026, with its startup ecosystem generating $1.6 billion in value, thanks to its agile startup ecosystem, which enables entrepreneurs to develop and test their ideas within a supportive environment.
