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Saudi’s two-speed economy to soften in 2026

Saudi Arabia’s economy strengthened over the course of 2025 as the resumption of oil output hikes fuelled growth. But as that boost starts to fade and fiscal consolidation is ramped up against the backdrop of falling oil prices, we think that overall GDP growth will slow.

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