Economic Brief – Sukuk Market Update -November 2020
Saudi Arabia is quickly becoming a leader in the growth of the global sukuk market as the government has pivoted...
Highlights the latest economic developments in Saudi Arabia with macroeconomic and sector-specific briefs based on current market trends in the Kingdom.
Economic Brief – Logistics Sector Update – October 2020
Saudi Arabia’s strategic geographic location at the intersection of Europe, Asia, and Africa positions itself to become a leading global...
Economic Brief – Preliminary 2021 Budget & GDP Review – September 2020
The Ministry of Finance recently released both its official second quarter 2020 GDP report and preliminary budget statement for the...
Economic Brief – Financial Sector Development Program Update – August 2020
Among the ten delivery programs established in 2017 to realize Vision 2030, the Financial Sector Development Program (FSDP) has seen...
Economic Brief – H1 2020 Budget Update – July 2020
The COVID-19 global pandemic has forced governments to grapple with significant social and economic changes in a short period of...
Economic Brief – Renewables: Saudi Arabia Energy Diversification Update – June 2020
The Saudi power sector is in the midst of significant developments aimed at generating and growing its capacity to supply...
Economic Brief – Economic Impact of VAT Increase – May 2020
Saudi Arabia’s dual shock of the coronavirus pandemic and a crash in oil prices has led to more than SAR270...
Economic Brief – B20 Initiative to Address COVID-19 Impact – April 2020
The global pandemic of COVID-19 represents an unprecedented challenge for governments and businesses. The virus now accounts for 5.2 million...
Economic Brief – Saudi Arabia COVID-19 Policy Response and Budgetary Performance During Q1 2020 – March 2020
The global economy has witnessed a dramatic shift in supply and demand dynamics resulting from COVID-19 that has negatively impacted...
Economic Brief – U.S.-Saudi Trade Relationship Update – February 2020
The United States and Saudi Arabia enjoy a strong reciprocal trading relationship and the latest 2019 data reflects this continued...