Economy and Planning Minister Discusses Saudi Economic Performance with IMF Delegation

Discussions addressed drivers for growth as well as topics of mutual interest. SPA
Discussions addressed drivers for growth as well as topics of mutual interest. SPA
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Economy and Planning Minister Discusses Saudi Economic Performance with IMF Delegation

Discussions addressed drivers for growth as well as topics of mutual interest. SPA
Discussions addressed drivers for growth as well as topics of mutual interest. SPA

Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal bin Fadhil Alibrahim has discussed the performance of the Saudi economy in 2023 with a delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
The IMF delegation included IMF Middle East and Central Asia Department Assistant Director Amine Mati and the IMF Article IV Consultation Mission team.
Discussions on Thursday addressed drivers for growth as well as topics of mutual interest.



Oman Appoints Central Bank Chairman, Governor

General view of old Muscat, Oman. REUTERS/Christopher Pike/File Photo
General view of old Muscat, Oman. REUTERS/Christopher Pike/File Photo
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Oman Appoints Central Bank Chairman, Governor

General view of old Muscat, Oman. REUTERS/Christopher Pike/File Photo
General view of old Muscat, Oman. REUTERS/Christopher Pike/File Photo

Oman has appointed Sayyid Asaad bin Tariq Al Said as chairman of the board of directors of the central bank, and Ahmed bin Jaafar Al-Musalmi as the bank's governor, with a rank of minister, the Omani state news agency reported on Wednesday.

The news agency quoted royal decrees by Sultan Haitham bin Tariq al-Said.