RIYADH — Saudi Arabia climbed to 13th place among the world's largest recipients of foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2025, up from 17th in 2024, according to the latest World Investment Report issued by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).The report showed that net FDI inflows into the Kingdom reached $32.6 billion in 2025, compared with $21.3 billion in 2024, marking a year-on-year increase of nearly 53%.Saudi Arabia's total inward FDI stock also rose to $293.3 billion, reflecting continued investor confidence and the growing attractiveness of the Kingdom's strategic sectors.UNCTAD attributed the strong performance to sustained investment across key sectors aligned with Saudi Vision 2030, including energy, infrastructure, technology, advanced industries and logistics.The report highlights the Kingdom's progress in strengthening its investment environment over the past five years through the National Investment Strategy, which aims to enhance competitiveness, streamline market entry for investors and support long-term economic growth.