SAUDI ECONOMY

Saudi Arabia’s Central Bank Sees Reserves Soar on High Oil Prices

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The $13.3 billion month-on-month increase in reserves to $498.9 billion in April is the highest level reached in over year and reveals "the extent to which a rebound in oil prices is strengthening the kingdom’s finances."

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