Kingdom Maintains Top Position in the 2026 Global Cybersecurity Index

Al-Aiban Expresses Gratitude to the Leadership for Sustained Global Leadership

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Saudi Arabia has maintained its position as the world's leading country in cybersecurity for the third consecutive year, according to the 2026 World Competitiveness Yearbook issued by the World Competitiveness Center of the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) in Switzerland.

Dr. Musaed Al-Aiban, Minister of State and Chairman of the National Cybersecurity Authority, expressed his gratitude to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, noting that the Kingdom's continued leadership reflects the remarkable progress achieved by Saudi Arabia's cybersecurity ecosystem and the success of its national model in this vital sector.

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This achievement reflects more than technological excellence. It highlights how cybersecurity has become one of the pillars of modern national power.

As cyber threats continue to grow worldwide, cybersecurity is no longer merely a technical issue. It has become an essential component of national security, economic resilience, trust in digital services, and investment attractiveness.

Maintaining the top global ranking for a third consecutive year demonstrates that this is not a temporary success, but the result of long-term institutional development and sustained investment in legislation, human capital, advanced technologies, and international partnerships.

The achievement carries additional significance as Saudi Arabia accelerates its digital transformation, expands artificial intelligence initiatives, and strengthens its digital economy. In this environment, the ability to protect data and critical digital infrastructure becomes a decisive factor in ensuring sustainable development.

In a world where power is increasingly measured by economics, technology, and data, maintaining the number one position in cybersecurity means that Saudi Arabia is not only building the economy of the future, but also protecting that future.