His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received at Al-Yamamah Palace on Monday President Joseph Aoun of the Lebanese Republic. An official reception ceremony was held in his honor.
Saudi Arabia’s non-oil economy continues to expand at a brisk pace. We forecast real non-oil GDP growth of 4.4 percent in 2025, firming from a preliminary 4.3 percent in 2024. Growth will be driven by both consumption and investment, with net exports a drag.
As called by tradition, Ramadan’s start is determined by the sighting of the crescent moon, which, according to Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court, has called Muslims to observe on the evening of Friday, February 28, 2025.
Saudi Arabia ranked as the most trusted government worldwide, with a remarkable 87 percent trust rate, according to the 2025 Edelman Trust Barometer. This reflects the Kingdom's continued leadership in global trust indicators.
