Mining production in Saudi Arabia decreased 3.40 percent in February of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Mining Production in Saudi Arabia averaged -2.28 percent from 2016 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 7.30 percent in December of 2018 and a record low of -13.10 percent in September of 2019. This page provides - Saudi Arabia Mining Production- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M0 in Saudi Arabia increased to 340692 SAR Million in March from 330486 SAR Million in February of 2020. Money Supply M0 in Saudi Arabia averaged 166850.04 SAR Million from 1997 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 340692 SAR Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 54862 SAR Million in September of 1999. Saudi Arabia Money Supply M0 is the most liquid measure of the money supply including coins and notes in circulation and other assets that are easily convertible into cash. Money Supply M0 and M1, are also known as narrow money. This page provides - Saudi Arabia Money Supply M0 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M1 in Saudi Arabia increased to 1365094 SAR Million in March from 1325714 SAR Million in February of 2020. Money Supply M1 in Saudi Arabia averaged 521380.66 SAR Million from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1365094 SAR Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 121503 SAR Million in December of 1993. This page provides - Saudi Arabia Money Supply M1 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M2 in Saudi Arabia increased to 1825387 SAR Million in March from 1791108 SAR Million in February of 2020. Money Supply M2 in Saudi Arabia averaged 744171.06 SAR Million from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1825387 SAR Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 169395 SAR Million in December of 1993. Saudi Arabia Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page provides - Saudi Arabia Money Supply M2 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M3 in Saudi Arabia increased to 2009043 SAR Million in March from 1968399 SAR Million in February of 2020. Money Supply M3 in Saudi Arabia averaged 860996 SAR Million from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2009043 SAR Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 228264 SAR Million in January of 1993. Saudi Arabia Money Supply M3 includes M2 plus long-term time deposits in banks. This page provides - Saudi Arabia Money Supply M3 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Labor Force Participation Rate in Saudi Arabia increased to 58.80 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 58.40 percent in the third quarter of 2019. Labor Force Participation Rate in Saudi Arabia averaged 53.23 percent from 1999 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 58.80 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 47.80 percent in the second quarter of 2002. This page provides - Saudi Arabia Labor Force Participation Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Foreign Exchange Reserves in Saudi Arabia decreased to 1864860 SAR Million in February from 1881889 SAR Million in January of 2020. Foreign Exchange Reserves in Saudi Arabia averaged 2142948.01 SAR Million from 2010 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2796941 SAR Million in August of 2014 and a record low of 1569145 SAR Million in April of 2010. In Saudi Arabia, Foreign Exchange Reserves are the foreign assets held or controlled by the country central bank. The reserves are made of gold or a specific currency. They can also be special drawing rights and marketable securities denominated in foreign currencies like treasury bills, government bonds, corporate bonds and equities and foreign currency loans. This page provides - Saudi Arabia Foreign Exchange Reserves - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Retirement Age Men in Saudi Arabia remained unchanged at 60 in 2019 from 60 in 2018. This page provides - Saudi Arabia Retirement Age Men- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Retirement Age Women in Saudi Arabia remained unchanged at 55 in 2019 from 55 in 2018. This page provides - Saudi Arabia Retirement Age Women- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Loans To Banks in Saudi Arabia decreased to 43708 SAR Million in March from 56641 SAR Million in February of 2020. Loans To Banks in Saudi Arabia averaged 24267.64 SAR Million from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 73869 SAR Million in June of 2016 and a record low of 8057 SAR Million in December of 2002. This page provides - Saudi Arabia Loans To Banks- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Remittances in Saudi Arabia increased to 29168 SAR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 28857 SAR Million in the third quarter of 2019. Remittances in Saudi Arabia averaged 27021.30 SAR Million from 2006 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 38101 SAR Million in the second quarter of 2016 and a record low of 12479 SAR Million in the first quarter of 2007. In Saudi Arabia, Remittances refers to inflows of migrants’ and short-term employee income transfers (personal remittances). This page provides - Saudi Arabia Remittances- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in Saudi Arabia increased to 2724590.82 Million SAR in March from 2675539.67 Million SAR in February of 2020. Banks Balance Sheet in Saudi Arabia averaged 1121438.84 Million SAR from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2724590.82 Million SAR in March of 2020 and a record low of 300694.53 Million SAR in January of 1993. This page provides - Saudi Arabia Banks Balance Sheet - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Loans To Private Sector in Saudi Arabia increased to 1633535.41 SAR Million in March from 1592591.55 SAR Million in February of 2020. Loans To Private Sector in Saudi Arabia averaged 794058.58 SAR Million from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1633535.41 SAR Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 154289 SAR Million in January of 2000. This page provides - Saudi Arabia Loans To Private Sector- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Deposit Interest Rate in Saudi Arabia remained unchanged at 1.30 percent in May from 1.30 percent in April of 2020. Deposit Interest Rate in Saudi Arabia averaged 1.96 percent from 1987 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 9.04 percent in December of 1989 and a record low of 0.50 percent in February of 2009. The Deposit Interest Rate is the average rate paid by commercial banks to individuals or corporations on deposits. This page includes a chart with historical data for Deposit Interest Rate in Saudi Arabia.

Households Debt in Saudi Arabia increased to 11.90 percent of GDP in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 11.50 percent of GDP in the third quarter of 2019. Households Debt To GDP in Saudi Arabia averaged 10.60 percent of GDP from 1998 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 14.10 percent of GDP in the second quarter of 2016 and a record low of 7.30 percent of GDP in the first quarter of 1998. This page provides - Saudi Arabia Households Debt To Gdp- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Reverse Repo Rate in Saudi Arabia remained unchanged at 0.50 percent in May from 0.50 percent in April of 2020. Reverse Repo Rate in Saudi Arabia averaged 1.87 percent from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 6.75 percent in May of 2000 and a record low of 0.25 percent in June of 2009. This page provides - Saudi Arabia Reverse Repo Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Crude Oil Rigs in Saudi Arabia decreased to 59 in April from 60 in March of 2020. Crude Oil Rigs in Saudi Arabia averaged 37.95 from 1995 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 81 in April of 2015 and a record low of 11 in March of 1996. This page provides - Saudi Arabia Crude Oil Rigs- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Manufacturing PMI in Saudi Arabia increased to 44.40 points in April from 42.40 points in March of 2020. Manufacturing PMI in Saudi Arabia averaged 56.53 points from 2011 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 61.80 points in September of 2014 and a record low of 42.40 points in March of 2020. In Saudi Arabia, the IHS Markit Saudi Arabia Purchasing Managers’ Index measures the performance of companies in non-oil private sector and is derived from a survey of 400 companies, including manufacturing, services, construction and retail. The Purchasing Managers Index is based on five individual indexes with the following weights: New Orders (30 percent), Output (25 percent), Employment (20 percent), Suppliers’ Delivery Times (15 percent) and Stock of Items Purchased (10 percent), with the Delivery Times index inverted so that it moves in a comparable direction. A reading above 50 indicates an expansion of the non-oil private sector compared to the previous month; below 50 represents a contraction; while 50 indicates no change. This page provides the latest reported value for - Saudi Arabia Manufacturing PMI - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Standard & Poor's credit rating for Saudi Arabia stands at A- with stable outlook. Moody's credit rating for Saudi Arabia was last set at A1 with negative outlook. Fitch's credit rating for Saudi Arabia was last reported at A with stable outlook. In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Saudi Arabia thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Saudi Arabia as reported by major credit rating agencies.

Saudi Arabia recorded 35432 Coronavirus Cases since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Saudi Arabia reported 229 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Saudi Arabia Coronavirus Cases.

Saudi Arabia recorded 229 Coronavirus Deaths since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Saudi Arabia reported 35432 Coronavirus Cases. This page includes a chart with historical data for Saudi Arabia Coronavirus Deaths.

Saudi Arabia recorded 9120 Coronavirus Recovered since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Saudi Arabia reported 229 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Saudi Arabia Coronavirus Recovered.

Central Bank Balance Sheet in Saudi Arabia decreased to 1823745 Million SAR in March from 1893926 Million SAR in February of 2020. Central Bank Balance Sheet in Saudi Arabia averaged 1420301.47 Million SAR from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2838408 Million SAR in August of 2014 and a record low of 186460 Million SAR in September of 2002. This page provides - Saudi Arabia Central Bank Balance Sheet - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Saudi Arabia increased by 23644 SAR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Changes in Inventories in Saudi Arabia averaged 22295.31 SAR Million from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 64489 SAR Million in the second quarter of 2017 and a record low of -51388 SAR Million in the fourth quarter of 2017. In Saudi Arabia, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides - Saudi Arabia Changes in Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Interbank Rate in Saudi Arabia decreased to 1.30 percent in March from 2.14 percent in February of 2020. Interbank Rate in Saudi Arabia averaged 1.84 percent from 2006 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 5.24 percent in February of 2007 and a record low of 0.60 percent in August of 2011. In Saudi Arabia, the interbank rate is the rate of interest charged on short-term loans made between banks. This page provides - Saudi Arabia Three Month Interbank Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The benchmark interest rate in Saudi Arabia was last recorded at 1 percent. Interest Rate in Saudi Arabia averaged 3.64 percent from 1992 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 7 percent in May of 2000 and a record low of 1 percent in March of 2020. In Saudi Arabia the interest rates decisions are taken by the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency (SAMA). Central bank official interest rate is the Official Repo Rate (ORR). This page provides the latest reported value for - Saudi Arabia Interest Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Figures behind the secretive oil company with the world’s biggest profits

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State-owned oil company’s $1.7tn valuation falls short of kingdom’s ambitions

State funds and families encouraged to buy shares in pursuit of Prince Mohammed target

Stock climbs by maximum amount after world’s biggest IPO

Goldman exercises option to sell more stock, bringing total proceeds to $29bn

Wall Street banks that advised on record IPO snub oil group with tepid ratings

Fans cheer prospect of Ashley exit but obstacles remain to getting deal across line

Khalid al-Falih to lead a new government ministry for investment

Kingdom to raise crude production and offer deep discounts just as coronavirus hits demand

Decision to drive down crude price after Russia row will hit revenue

Capital expenditure expected to fall 23% at state energy company

State-backed company says it can sustain 12m barrels a day for up to a year

Rare sign of investor confidence in industry battered by coronavirus pandemic

Kingdom battles to protect economy in face of oil rout and fallout from pandemic

Tala al-Jabri is among a rising number of female professionals in the kingdom

Move in response to UN call to focus on preventing Covid-19 outbreak in war-torn country

An activist who dug his own course in pursuit of reform

From shouts of “he’s behind you” at a Christmas pantomime to truly “immersive” productions in which audience members shape the action, audience participation is rife. The radical Belgian theatre company Ontroerend Goed – known for shows that test theatrical as well as moral boundaries – are now staging their latest play, Audience, at London’s Soho Theatre. Sarah Hemming, FT theatre critic, talks to Matthieu Sys, an actor in Audience, Neville Hawcock, the FT’s deputy arts editor, and the critic Suzi Feay about the changing role of the audience. Produced by Griselda Murray Brown  

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UN official warns mass deportations risk spread of coronavirus to the region

English football’s top division wrote to US government over Saudi’s alleged illegal screening of matches

Saudi Arabia's state oil company Aramco is making a high stakes investment in India as the world’s largest crude oil exporter seeks to deepen its ties with the fastest growing energy consumer. Tom O’Sullivan discusses the proposed investment, announced by Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani, with Benjamin Parkin and Anjli Raval.

Contributors: Tom O’Sullivan, deputy analysis editor, Benjamin Parkin, Mumbai correspondent, and Anjli Raval, senior energy correspondent. Producer: Fiona Symon

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Saudi Arabia has removed energy minister Khalid al-Falih, one of the most powerful figures in the global oil industry, and replaced him with a member of the royal family, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman. Katie Martin discusses the significance of the shake-up and how it relates to the Crown Prince’s ambitious plans for an IPO of state oil company Aramco with David Sheppard, Energy Editor, and Andrew England, Middle East editor.

Contributors: Katie Martin, capital markets editor, David Sheppard, energy editor, and Andrew England, Middle East editor. Producer: Fiona Symon

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A devastating missile and drone attack on Saudi oil installations last week highlighted the vulnerability of global oil supplies to the threat of regional unrest. The attack was claimed by Houthi rebels fighting Saudi-backed forces in neighbouring Yemen, but Saudi and US officials were quick to point the finger of blame at Iran. Geoff Dyer discusses the repercussions of the attack for the region and the oil market with Andrew England, Middle East editor, and Anjli Raval, senior energy correspondent.

Contributors: Geoff Dyer, analysis editor, Andrew England, Middle East editor, and Anjli Raval, senior energy correspondent. Producer: Fiona Symon

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