Saudi Economic Spotlight

AGSIW's Saudi Economic Spotlight monitors key economic indicators identifying important developments and trends in the Saudi economy.

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Saudi Unemployment Rate Hits Record Low

The July 8 edition of the Saudi Economic Spotlight highlights how labor market indicators improved in the first quarter of 2024, with the unemployment rate among Saudi nationals falling to its lowest level on record.

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Saudi Arabia’s 2024 Growth Will Be Weaker Than Previously Forecast

The June 10 edition of the Saudi Economic Spotlight examines how the extension of oil production cuts and a slowdown in private consumption growth will make economic growth in 2024 weaker than expected a few months ago.

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Financing Saudi Arabia’s Ambitious Reforms

The May 29 edition of the Saudi Economic Spotlight examines Saudi Arabia’s use of an array of funding sources to finance its ambitious investment programs.

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Mixed Signals in the Latest Saudi Labor Market Report

The March 28 edition of the Saudi Economic Spotlight examines trends in unemployment and labor force participation rates for Saudi nationals.

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Aramco Is Still the Jewel in Saudi Arabia’s Crown

The March 12 edition of the Saudi Economic Spotlight examines the continued strong performance of Aramco.

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Saudi Economy Contracted in 2023, But Growth Projections Unchanged for 2024

The March 11 edition of the Saudi Economic Spotlight examines detailed data on Saudi Arabia’s economic contraction in 2023.

A Flurry of Activity in Bahrain-China Relations

Recent developments in Bahrain-China ties reflect less alignment and more coincidence of interests.

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