RIYADH: CEOs in the Middle East are entering 2026 with stronger confidence levels and a higher readiness to deploy artificial intelligence responsibly than many of their international peers, a new study showed.
According to KPMG’s latest regional outlook, 88 percent of chief executives in Saudi Arabia are confident in their companies’ growth prospects over the next three years, supported by Vision 2030 reforms, regulatory stability and rapid digital transformation.
The survey highlights diversification progress, infrastructure upgrades, and investment in emerging industries as key drivers of sentiment.
With pro-growth policies, strengthened governance, and expanding capital flows, CEOs report a business environment that increasingly supports innovation, resilience, and sustainable expansion.
These findings by KPMG underscore the progress of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 program, with the Kingdom seeking to establish itself as a regional business hub by the end of the decade.
