Economy

China’s Xi visit to Saudi Arabia cemented Gulf Arab ties

Meeting witnessed signing of a strategic partnership agreement

Saudi, China ink 34 investment deals during Xi’s visit

Across various sectors including green energy, information tech

Billions in agreements expected during China’s president Xi’s visit to Saudi

There is a strategic direction to strengthen bilateral relations

Saudi allocates $700 mn for development of Tarout Island

Project to contribute SAR 297 mn to the country's GDP annually

Saudi-South Korean talks discuss strengthening relations

And cooperation in infrastructure, hydrogen production

PIF, BlackRock sign MoU

To explore infrastructure investments in Saudi, MENA

Saudi-Chinese summit in Riyadh soon. What are the priorities?

Kingdom was first destination for Chinese foreign investments in H1

Saudi records budget surplus of $39.7 billion in first 9 months of 2022

Surplus is supported by an increase in crude oil revenues

Saudi economy grows by 8.6% in Q3

Growth primarily driven by a 14.5% increase in oil activities

Saudi signs major investment deals at FII

Deals aim to improve quality of life, increase investor interest

Saudi’s PIF plans to invest SAR 90 bn in key sectors

This brings the total number of companies to 6

70 new global companies to relocate regional headquarters to Saudi

New investment licenses issued in Q3 2022 amounted to 1,163

New global order on top agenda of Riyadh’s FII conference

Seven mega-agreements are expected to be announced today

Riyadh strengthens position as international business hub

Robust economy, diversification, capital markets attracting investments

Saudi, South Africa strike $15 bn worth of agreements

The two countries signed 11 deals to promote investment

Saudi inflation climbs to 3.1% in September

Driven by increases in food prices, house rents

Saudi non-oil private sector keeps up steady growth

Though activity slowed due to higher production costs

Georgieva: Saudi economy is a bright spot amid global crises

MOU with Saudi Finance to establish IMF regional office in Kingdom

Saudi unemployment falls to lowest level on record in Q2

To 9.7% in Q2, compared to 10.1% in Q1 2022