Hail City, Saudi Arabia has achieved a major milestone by ranking 33rd out of 148 cities in the IMD Smart City Index 2026, marking its first entry ever into this globally respected benchmark of urban innovation and digital transformation.
- This ranking reflects Hail’s growing reputation as an emerging hub for smart infrastructure and AI‑enabled services, powered by an integrated city strategy that prioritizes health & safety, mobility, governance, and digital citizen services.
- The strategic framework driving this progress was developed in partnership with Mindsets, positioning Hail alongside major Saudi cities (including Riyadh and Jeddah) on the global smart city stage.
- This recognition reinforces Saudi Arabia’s broader Vision 2030 ambition to nurture AI ecosystems beyond traditional tech centers, boosting economic diversification and technology‑led growth across secondary cities.
Hail’s performance signals a shift in how AI and smart city initiatives are spreading across the Kingdom — from flagship mega‑projects to regional urban centers, creating new opportunities for investment, talent, and innovation across the GCC.
Source: Trading View