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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)
Business A man counts money at a gas station in Aleppo, northern Syria (AFP)

Dardari to Asharq Al-Awsat: Syria’s Economy Lost $54 Bn in 14 Years

The United Nations has authorized its development program to start engaging with Syria's new interim government to support humanitarian efforts and kickstart…

Hala Saghbini (Riyadh)
Business Saudi Arabia establishes principles for combating desertification and drought (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Leads Global Efforts Against Desertification at COP16

Saudi Arabia is leading international efforts to address desertification and its negative impacts on economies, societies, and environments worldwide. This…

Hala Saghbini (Riyadh)
Business IMF: Saudi Non-Oil Growth Will Stay Strong

IMF: Saudi Non-Oil Growth Will Stay Strong

Amine Mati, head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission to Saudi Arabia, stated that any decline in oil prices is unlikely to hinder the Kingdom’s…

Hala Saghbini (Riyadh)