Riyadh – Sharikat Mubasher: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Investment announced strong growth in the Kingdom’s investment environment during the first quarter of 2026, with 7,729 investment registrations recorded, marking a 50% increase compared to the first quarter of 2025.

According to the ministry, the construction sector led all industries with 2,533 registrations, followed by wholesale and retail trade with 1,589 registrations. Manufacturing industries came next with 969 registrations, while the information and communications technology sector recorded 643 registrations.

The data also highlighted rapid growth across several sectors compared to the same period last year. Wholesale and retail trade posted the highest increase at 213%, followed by transport and storage at 158%. The accommodation and food services sector grew by 45%, while ICT activities rose by 51%.

Other sectors showing growth included manufacturing industries, which increased by 42%, and professional, scientific, and technical activities, which rose by 25%.

The ministry said the figures reflect the growing attractiveness of Saudi Arabia’s investment ecosystem as the Kingdom continues to advance its Vision 2030 economic diversification agenda.