Saudi FDI surges 12% to SR1.123 trillion by end of Q1 2026
RIYADH — The stock of foreign direct investment (FDI) in the Saudi economy reached approximately SR1,122.8 billion by the end of the first quarter of 2026, marking a 12 percent increase compared to the same period in 2025. The stock of FDI in the Saudi economy accounted for approximately 32 percent of total foreign investment in the Kingdom, according to the data released by the Saudi Central…
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The stock of foreign direct investment (FDI) in the Saudi economy surged 12% to SR1.123 trillion by the end of the first quarter of 2026, a significant increase from the previous year's same period, according to the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA). This growth marks a 12 percent rise compared to the same quarter in 2025, underscoring the Kingdom's attractiveness to international investors.
The total stock of foreign investment in the Saudi economy stood at approximately SR3,530.8 billion by the end of Q1 2026, reflecting an 18% increase year-over-year. Foreign investments are categorized into foreign direct investment (FDI) and portfolio investments, with the latter including equity, investment fund shares, and debt securities totaling SR1,467.3 billion.
The report highlights that FDI, defined as investments indicating a long-term relationship with ongoing interest from foreign economic entities, constitutes 10 percent or more of the equity in the investing entity.
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