Saudi Arabia, Oman Sign MoU on Cooperation in Economic Planning

Saudi Arabia, Oman Sign MoU on Cooperation in Economic Planning
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Saudi Arabia, Oman Sign MoU on Cooperation in Economic Planning

Saudi Arabia, Oman Sign MoU on Cooperation in Economic Planning

The Saudi Ministry of Economy and Planning and Oman's Ministry of Economy signed on Thursday a memorandum of understanding (MoU) focusing on cooperation in medium- and long-term economic planning, economic studies and modeling, economic policies and plans, and green and circular economies.
The MoU aims to implement cooperation through the exchange of information, expertise, studies, and visits between experts and specialists, as well as the organization of conferences, seminars, and workshops. The agreement will remain in effect for five years.
Saudi Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal Alibrahim and Omani Minister of Economy Dr. Saeed bin Mohammed Al-Saqri signed the MoU, which stipulates enhancing cooperation in economy and planning based on mutual interests and in accordance with the regulations and laws in both countries.
Signing the MoU is part of efforts to enhance cooperation among Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and boost bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and Oman.



Saudi Industrial Production Index Increases in August

GASTAT released its Industrial Production Index (IPI) report for August 2024. SPA
GASTAT released its Industrial Production Index (IPI) report for August 2024. SPA
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Saudi Industrial Production Index Increases in August

GASTAT released its Industrial Production Index (IPI) report for August 2024. SPA
GASTAT released its Industrial Production Index (IPI) report for August 2024. SPA

Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) has released its Industrial Production Index (IPI) report, revealing a 1.0% increase in IPI during August 2024 compared to the same month in 2023.

This growth was primarily driven by increased activity in mining and quarrying, manufacturing, and electricity, gas, steam, and air conditioning supply.

While oil activities saw a slight decline of 1.4% in August 2024 compared to the same month in 2023, the non-oil activities index experienced a significant surge of 7.0% compared to the previous year.

GASTAT regularly publishes various statistical products related to the industrial sector.