Economic updates
Our in-depth, independent reports cover the macroeconomic environment, the Saudi government’s annual budget, and Saudi Arabia’s monetary and financial developments, labor market, and inflation.
Update on the Financial Sector Development Program
Macroeconomic reportIn the last year or so, there has been a fair level of progress on most areas covered by the Financial Sector Development Program (FSDP). In particular, visible progress has been made in the development of the SMEs financing ecosystem, the insurance sector, capital markets and housing.
SMEs and Vision 2030 – March 2019
Special reportThe role of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) is continuously mentioned as an important pillar in both developing and developed economies, as a vital way to spur economic growth and job creation.
Update on the Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul): TASI on the ascendency
The Tadawul All Share Index (TASI) has risen by around 15 percent since the beginning of 2019, and is currently trading close to four year highs.