Saudi Arabia's Inflation Relatively Stable in August

A general view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)
A general view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia's Inflation Relatively Stable in August

A general view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)
A general view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) reached 2.0% in August 2023, down from July, remaining relatively stable on a yearly basis.

This stability is due to the robustness of the Saudi economy and the economic measures taken by Saudi Arabia to counter global inflation rates.

Inflation rates in Saudi Arabia remain stable compared to G20 countries and most countries worldwide.

In August 2023, the inflation rate showed relative stability at 2.0% compared to August 2022.

The CPI measures consumers' prices for a fixed basket of goods and services consisting of 490 items. The respective prices are collected through field visits to points of sale.



Chinese Company Signs Deal for Energy Storage Project in Saudi Arabia

Photo of a project implemented by Sungrow Power Supply. Photo: company website
Photo of a project implemented by Sungrow Power Supply. Photo: company website
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Chinese Company Signs Deal for Energy Storage Project in Saudi Arabia

Photo of a project implemented by Sungrow Power Supply. Photo: company website
Photo of a project implemented by Sungrow Power Supply. Photo: company website

China's photovoltaic inverter manufacturer Sungrow Power Supply said on Tuesday it has signed an agreement with Saudi Arabia's Algihaz Holding for an energy storage project with a capacity of up to 7.8GWh.
The project, expected to be delivered this year, will improve the stability and reliability of Saudi Arabia's power grid and help realize Saudi Vision 2030, the company said in a statement.

Founded in 1975, Algihaz Holding is an investment holding company with a track record of success in construction, energy, industrial solutions and investment.