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Saudi Arabia · Financing and currencies
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund is weighing funding options including securitisation and sales of stakes in some portfolio companies, Reuters reported, citing unnamed sources.
Why it may matter. The options are under discussion. Reuters reported that disagreements over valuations and control had complicated some early talks with investors.
Saudi Arabia · Financing and currencies
Argaam reports Saudi bank loans to private-sector and non-financial government borrowers reached SAR3.61 trillion at end-September 2026, up 7% year on year. Private-sector loans accounted for roughly 92%.
Why it may matter. The figures describe outstanding lending, not fresh monthly loan approvals. Private-sector and non-financial government borrowing are separate components of the total.
Saudi Arabia · Financing and currencies · Public policy and regulation
Reuters reports six concessional-loan agreements exceeding $403 million, signed on 4 November.
Why it may matter. Disbursement and project completion remain unverified.
Saudi Arabia · Energy and commodities · Financing and currencies · Public policy and regulation
Al Watan reports Saudi Q3 2026 revenue of SAR259.1 billion against SAR343.4 billion spending. Oil revenue fell 23% year on year; non-oil revenue rose 20%, citing Finance Ministry data.
Why it may matter. Non-oil receipts offset only part of the oil-revenue decline. These are third-quarter fiscal outcomes, distinct from annual budget projections or borrowing announcements.
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