Non-Oil GDP Share: 76% ▲ -7.7pp vs 2020 | Saudi Unemployment: 3.5% ▲ -0.5pp vs 2023 | PIF AUM: $941.3B ▲ +$345B vs 2022 | Inbound FDI: $21.3B ▼ -6.4% vs 2023 | Female Participation: 33% ▲ -1.1pp vs 2023 | Credit Rating: Aa3/A+ ▲ Moody's / Fitch | GDP Growth: 2.0% ▲ +1.5pp vs 2023 | Umrah Pilgrims: 16.92M ▲ vs 11.3M target | Non-Oil GDP Share: 76% ▲ -7.7pp vs 2020 | Saudi Unemployment: 3.5% ▲ -0.5pp vs 2023 | PIF AUM: $941.3B ▲ +$345B vs 2022 | Inbound FDI: $21.3B ▼ -6.4% vs 2023 | Female Participation: 33% ▲ -1.1pp vs 2023 | Credit Rating: Aa3/A+ ▲ Moody's / Fitch | GDP Growth: 2.0% ▲ +1.5pp vs 2023 | Umrah Pilgrims: 16.92M ▲ vs 11.3M target |

Currency

Dutch Disease Risk in Saudi Diversification

Analysis of how Dutch Disease dynamics — currency overvaluation, competitiveness erosion, and resource sector crowding out — affect Saudi Arabia's diversification strategy under Vision 2030.

Feb 22, 2026

Saudi Riyal: Currency, USD Peg, and Monetary Policy Explained

Comprehensive guide to the Saudi Riyal currency, its USD peg, SAMA monetary policy, exchange rate stability, and implications for investors.

Feb 22, 2026

What Is the Saudi Riyal Peg?

Explanation of the Saudi riyal's fixed exchange rate peg to the US dollar, its history, economic implications, and significance for investors.

Feb 22, 2026