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An unprecedented Saudi achievement that consolidates the Kingdom’s position as a rising innovation force globally, jumping to 46th place on the Global Innovation Index for 2025 thanks to investment in digital transformation and the empowerment of national competencies, and the contribution of national companies such as Renad Al-Majd in driving innovation and technological transformation.
Saudi Arabia has made great strides on the Global
Innovation Index (GII) since 2019, moving from 68th to 46th place in the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) 2025 report. This progress is not just numbers, but a testament to the success of national strategies, investment in research and development, and the involvement of the private sector, including national companies that have played a pivotal role. This news outlines the key factors that led to this leap, the role of local companies, especially Renad Al-Majd (RMG), and the services they provide, in addition to a call for cooperation with other entities and institutions to contribute to this exceptional growth.
What is the Global Innovation Index and why is it important?
- Index Definition: The
Global Innovation Index is produced by WIPO in collaboration with international partners, and measures innovation across more than 80 sub-indicators including inputs (infrastructure, education, policy, market, governance, research investments…) and outputs (patents, technical innovations, academic-industrial cooperation, critical technologies). - Importance of rank and progress:
Progress in the ranking reflects an improvement in innovation environments; business environments; legislation; intellectual property protection; academic-sectoral cooperation; attracting knowledge and technical capital; as well as the country’s ability to transform knowledge into economically viable products and services.
Saudi Leap: 2019 to 2025
- In the GII 2019 edition, Saudi Arabia was ranked 68th among the countries of the world.
- By the GII 2025 report, it had reached 46 out of about 139 participating countries.
- This progress has not been surprising, but rather a near-steady growth in recent years: from 51 (in the 2022 report) to 47 in the 2024 report, and then 46 in 2025.
Factors that contribute to this progress
- Policy Development and Regulatory Stability The
Kingdom has worked to improve policies that encourage innovation, business facilitation, better governance, intellectual property protection, and ensure the stability of legislation related to technology and investment. - The GII
report indicates that one of the drivers of progress is greater interaction between universities, research institutions, and the private sector, facilitating the transfer of technology and innovation towards practical applications. - Investments in infrastructure and knowledge
Financial and human resources invested in research and development, education, digital technologies, ICT infrastructure , and connecting local capabilities to the world. - Improving the Intellectual Property Index
The Kingdom has recorded a significant improvement in the indicators related to intellectual property – the protection of innovation and design rights, the improvement of legislative frameworks and the digital application of it.
The Role of National Companies in Saudi Innovation
This progress cannot be understood without looking at the active role that national companies play. These companies are not only profit-oriented, but also serve as catalysts for investment in knowledge, localization of technology, and innovative solutions that support government policies.
Renad Al Majd Company (RMG) is a prominent example of this national role. Through its extensive activities and integrated services, Renad Al Majd contributes to:
- Launching national initiatives such as the Innovation Pioneers Forum , which brought together more than 60 government entities and experts to discuss institutional innovation trends.
- Obtaining the first class classification in city services from the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, which shows its seriousness and ability to adhere to quality and excellence standards.
As such, Renad Al-Majd is not just a service provider, but a strategic partner in achieving the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 and strengthening the national innovation ecosystem.
RMG’s Role in Enabling Innovation and Achieving Corporate Leadership
Renad Al-Majd Information Technology Company (RMG) is one of the most prominent national companies that has effectively contributed to strengthening the Kingdom’s position on the global innovation map, through its integrated solutions and services in digital transformation, data management, enterprise innovation, enterprise architecture, and technology governance.
Based on its vision to enable smart transformation and build national capacity, Renad Al-Majd provides an integrated system of services that help government and private entities innovate sustainable digital solutions, achieve operational excellence and institutional innovation. These services include:
- Designing and implementing organizational innovation strategies in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.
- Develop innovation centers and platforms within organizations to enable them to turn ideas into projects with tangible impact.
- Providing training and vocational training programs in the fields of artificial intelligence, innovation management, and digital transformation.
- Implementing qualitative initiatives such as the “Artificial Intelligence for Leaders and Decision Makers” program, and innovation governance programs that have contributed to raising performance efficiency and achieving tangible results at the level of institutional innovation.
The company has also worked on developing pioneering national projects in the fields of government data management, service automation, and artificial intelligence applications, which have helped various entities raise their operational efficiency and improve their public services, in a way that enhances the Kingdom’s competitiveness globally.
Through its strategic partnerships with leading government entities and global institutions, Renad Al-Majd continues its role as an active national arm in achieving tangible progress for the Kingdom on innovation and digital transformation indicators, and establishing a work environment that stimulates creativity and sustainable development.
Challenges that remain
Despite this remarkable progress, there are some challenges that need continued attention to ensure sustainability and progress:
- Innovative outputs: Performance in some indicators of outputs (e.g., patents, final product innovation) is still lagging compared to inputs.
- Specialized Human Resources: There is a need to focus more on the development of advanced technical skills and applied scientific research.
- Inclusive innovation: Engaging LDCs and supporting SMEs to become active in the innovation ecosystem.
- Policy Sustainability: Ensuring the continuity of policies and projects following changes in management and executives.
Tangible results of Saudi progress
- Boosting international confidence in the business environment, as Saudi Arabia has become a more attractive destination for technology and knowledge investments.
- An improvement in the IP index translates into better protection for inventors and innovators, encouraging creators to innovate locally.
- Stimulating the growth of local and technical companies, and expanding the market in digital transformation projects, smart cities, and e-services.
- Positively impact the non-oil economy by diversifying sources of growth, and increasing local content in technology projects.
Call for cooperation with Renad Al-Majd Company
With this national achievement, Renad Al-Majd invites government entities, private institutions, and startups to:
- Partnership in innovation and digital transformation projects: whether to modernize digital infrastructure or build new technology solutions.
- Benefiting from the local expertise that Renad Al-Majd combines between technical expertise, providing integrated services, and adhering to quality standards.
- Contributing to the national innovation ecosystem: by supporting initiatives, participating in events and conferences, and exchanging knowledge and experiences.
Whether you want to accelerate your organization’s digital transformation, or plan to launch an innovative project, Renad Al Majd is ready to provide customized solutions and full support to make your vision a success. Get in touch with us today to get started on the path to true innovation.
