ECONOMY

‘Continued Improvement in Saudi Arabia’s Fiscal Position’ Seen as Revenues Increase

Mohammed Al-Jadaan
The latest quarterly budget performance report by Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Finance showed a continued improvement in Saudi Arabia’s fiscal position, according to a recently released report by the Riyadh-based Jadwa Investment.

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