The Saudi economy continues to benefit from the strength of its external position, supported by significant reserves and revenues from its oil and non-oil exports, despite the challenges imposed by the regional war on trade and tourism.
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Saudi Arabia’s GDP contracted in the third quarter at a slower rate than the previous three months, suggesting a partial recovery from the worst impacts of the war, government figures released on Sunday show.
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Saudi Arabia's economic indicators show a growing ability to withstand external shocks, supported by an expanding non-oil sector that has continued to grow despite geopolitical tensions and disruptions to regional trade and energy routes.
