More than 2.9 million services were provided to economic establishments by the Saudi Competitiveness and Business Center (SCBC) during the first half of 2026 to facilitate business start-up and operational procedures.
According to SPA, the center established 46,890 companies, registered 86,786 establishments, and verified 3,490 e-commerce stores. The SCBC expanded its presence to 21 branches across 16 cities in the Kingdom during this period.
The center acts as a single point of contact to streamline access to government services in coordination with relevant authorities. It provides data on doing business, receives inquiries, and identifies challenges facing the business sector.
Saudi Arabia ranked 13th globally and third among G20 countries in the World Competitiveness Yearbook 2026, published in June by the World Competitiveness Center of the International Institute for Management Development (IMD).
How many services did SCBC provide in the first half of 2026? The Saudi Competitiveness and Business Center provided more than 2.9 million services to economic establishments. These services were designed to facilitate operational procedures and business start-ups in Saudi Arabia according to international standards, including the establishment of 46,890 companies and the registration of 86,786 establishments.
What was Saudi Arabia’s ranking in the World Competitiveness Yearbook 2026? Saudi Arabia ranked 13th globally and third among G20 countries in the World Competitiveness Yearbook 2026. This report was published last June by the World Competitiveness Center of the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) and reflects the efforts of the SCBC and other government entities.
How has SCBC expanded its physical presence and service scope? The SCBC expanded to 21 branches across 16 cities in the Kingdom. Beyond its physical reach, the center verified 3,490 e-commerce stores and continues to provide data on doing business while identifying and addressing challenges facing the business sector in coordination with relevant authorities.