Saudi Economy Grows by 2.8% in Q3 2024

Saudi Arabia’s real GDP achieved a growth rate of 2.8% in the third quarter (Q3) of 2024 compared to the same period in the previous year
Saudi Arabia’s real GDP achieved a growth rate of 2.8% in the third quarter (Q3) of 2024 compared to the same period in the previous year
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Saudi Economy Grows by 2.8% in Q3 2024

Saudi Arabia’s real GDP achieved a growth rate of 2.8% in the third quarter (Q3) of 2024 compared to the same period in the previous year
Saudi Arabia’s real GDP achieved a growth rate of 2.8% in the third quarter (Q3) of 2024 compared to the same period in the previous year

Saudi Arabia’s real GDP achieved a growth rate of 2.8% in the third quarter (Q3) of 2024 compared to the same period in the previous year, the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) announced Thursday.

In its flash estimates of the real GDP growth rate for Q3 of 2024, published on its official website, GASTAT said that oil activities grew by 0.3% in Q3 2024 compared to the same period of last year, while non-oil activities saw a positive growth of 4.2%.

Government activities also recorded a positive growth rate of 3.1% compared to the same quarter of last year.

The figures further indicated that seasonally adjusted real GDP for Q3 2024 rose by 0.8% compared to Q2 2024.



Aramco, Riyadh Air Explore Collaboration Opportunities

At the signing ceremony standing, from left, are Osamah Alnuaiser, Riyadh Air SVP of Marketing & Corporate Communication; Tony Douglas, Riyadh Air CEO; Amin H. Nasser, Aramco President & CEO; and Mohammed Y. Al Qahtani, Aramco Downstream President. Sitting, from left, are Adam Boukadida, Riyadh Air CFO; and Yasser M. Mufti, Aramco EVP of Products & Customers. Photo: Aramco
At the signing ceremony standing, from left, are Osamah Alnuaiser, Riyadh Air SVP of Marketing & Corporate Communication; Tony Douglas, Riyadh Air CEO; Amin H. Nasser, Aramco President & CEO; and Mohammed Y. Al Qahtani, Aramco Downstream President. Sitting, from left, are Adam Boukadida, Riyadh Air CFO; and Yasser M. Mufti, Aramco EVP of Products & Customers. Photo: Aramco
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Aramco, Riyadh Air Explore Collaboration Opportunities

At the signing ceremony standing, from left, are Osamah Alnuaiser, Riyadh Air SVP of Marketing & Corporate Communication; Tony Douglas, Riyadh Air CEO; Amin H. Nasser, Aramco President & CEO; and Mohammed Y. Al Qahtani, Aramco Downstream President. Sitting, from left, are Adam Boukadida, Riyadh Air CFO; and Yasser M. Mufti, Aramco EVP of Products & Customers. Photo: Aramco
At the signing ceremony standing, from left, are Osamah Alnuaiser, Riyadh Air SVP of Marketing & Corporate Communication; Tony Douglas, Riyadh Air CEO; Amin H. Nasser, Aramco President & CEO; and Mohammed Y. Al Qahtani, Aramco Downstream President. Sitting, from left, are Adam Boukadida, Riyadh Air CFO; and Yasser M. Mufti, Aramco EVP of Products & Customers. Photo: Aramco

Saudi Aramco and Riyadh Air, the Kingdom's new premium international airline, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the FII 8th Edition in Riyadh.

The MoU sets the stage for potential collaboration in areas such as low-carbon fuel supply and sustainability.

“We are delighted by the prospect of exploring a wide variety of opportunities for collaboration between Aramco and Riyadh Air,” said Aramco Executive Vice President of Products & Customers Yasser M. Mufti.

“Both companies have expressed a desire to adopt latest technologies, elevate experiences and contribute to sustainability objectives. Aramco’s work to develop lower-carbon fuels, its strong focus on digitalization, and its aviation experience, among other things, provide a strong platform for potential cooperation with Riyadh Air,” he added.

As for Riyadh Air Chief Financial officer Adam Boukadida, he said that the partnership “aligns perfectly with our ambition to become a leading global airline committed to sustainability and low-carbon fuels.”

“By leveraging Aramco’s expertise, we aim to improve our operational capabilities and provide outstanding experiences for our guests. Together, we can play a significant role in advancing the Kingdom’s environmental and economic objectives.”