UK Second Largest Foreign Investor in Saudi Arabia

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UK Second Largest Foreign Investor in Saudi Arabia

Photo by SPA
Photo by SPA

Saudi Minister of Investment Eng. Khalid Al-Falih highlighted the deep-rooted Saudi-British relations, saying the UK is the second largest foreign investor in the Kingdom with approximately $16 billion in investment shares.

This came during a panel session held on Tuesday as part of the Great Futures Initiative Conference at the King Abdullah Financial District. The event was held with United Kingdom (UK) Minister for Business and Trade Lord Dominic Johnson.
“The investment sector relies heavily on banks and economic ventures in the financial field," Al-Falih said, indicating that the Kingdom has the fastest growing economy over the past six years.
For his part, the British minister hailed the Kingdom's achievements in expanding joint economic ventures, noting that economic cooperation between the two countries will continue for many decades to come.
He also explained that economic cooperation between the two kingdoms demonstrates the depth of relations and cooperation, as the UK is keen to participate in Saudi Arabia's development.
The UK minister also commended the remarkable development in the Kingdom and the ease of access to investment in the Saudi market, citing the exceptional opportunities for British investors in Saudi Arabia.



Saudi Arabia’s Inflation Rate Holds Steady at 2% in February

The Saudi capital Riyadh. AFP
The Saudi capital Riyadh. AFP
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Saudi Arabia’s Inflation Rate Holds Steady at 2% in February

The Saudi capital Riyadh. AFP
The Saudi capital Riyadh. AFP

The annual inflation rate in Saudi Arabia remained stable at 2% in February 2025, maintaining the same year-on-year rate as the previous year.
This rate underscores Saudi Arabia’s position as having one of the lowest inflation rates among G20 countries.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the changes in prices paid by consumers for a fixed basket of 490 goods and services. This basket was selected based on the results of the 2018 Household Income and Expenditure Survey. Relevant prices are collected through field visits to points of sale. CPI statistics are published monthly in Saudi Arabia.