Hala Saghbini

Hala Saghbini
Business Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Reuters)

Vision 2030 Boosted Saudi Arabia’s Ability to Reassess Spending

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Finance said the kingdom is now better equipped to reassess its spending priorities during times of economic uncertainty, crediting…

Hala Saghbini (Riyadh)
Business IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan during a meeting of the IMF’s International Monetary and Financial Committee (AFP)

IMF Applauds Saudi Arabia’s Fiscal Policies, Economic Diversification Success

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended the strong performance of the Saudi economy and its resilience in the face of…

Hala Saghbini (Riyadh)
Business  A man walks carrying shopping bags in a local market in downtown Riyadh (AFP). 

World Bank Warns of Long-Term Fallout from Regional Conflict

Amid mounting geopolitical tensions and growing economic uncertainty, the World Bank has warned that any conflict in the Middle East, particularly between…

Hala Saghbini (Riyadh)
Business IMF Director of Middle East and Central Asia Department Dr. Jihad Azour, speaking during the session in Riyadh (Photo: Turki Al-Agili)

Azour: Saudi Arabia Adapts to Global Challenges Thanks to Reforms, Strong Reserves

Saudi Arabia continues to demonstrate resilience in the face of global economic challenges, bolstered by structural reforms and substantial financial reserves,…

Hala Saghbini (Riyadh)
Business Trump and the Saudi Crown Prince attend a business lunch in Washington in 2018 (AFP)

Trump to Visit Saudi Arabia as Major Announcements Expected

US President Donald Trump is scheduled to arrive in Riyadh next Tuesday on his first official foreign trip since beginning his second term in office. The visit…

Hala Saghbini (Riyadh)
Business US Energy Secretary during the press conference at the Saudi Energy Ministry (Reuters)

Wright to Asharq Al-Awsat: Diversification, Investment Can Go Hand in Hand

Amid growing global economic uncertainty driven by trade tariffs and their impact on oil prices, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright visited the Middle East this…

Hala Saghbini (Riyadh)
Business Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan (AlUla Conference for Emerging Market Economies)

AlUla Conference Amplifies Emerging Economies’ Global Voice

The “AlUla Conference for Emerging Market Economies” was held at a crucial time, as the world and the region face significant economic, technological, and…

Hala Saghbini (AlUla)
Business IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan (AlUla Conference)

AlUla Conference: Cooperation Among Emerging Markets to Address Global Uncertainty

Global economic uncertainty took center stage at the AlUla Conference for Emerging Market Economies, which brought together finance ministers, central bank…

Hala Saghbini (AlUla)