The nation's current account deficit reached 5.4% of GDP in the 2023/24 fiscal year.​

Inflation has been reduced to 12.5% in 2025, with further declines planned.

This marks one of the sharpest declines in inflation in recent years.

Earlier this month, Saudi authorities enforced a ban on filming and photography at the Grand Mosque without a permit.

In partnership with the UN World Food Programme, subsidised bread will now be made with a fortified mix.

A significant majority of users were made up of youth and unemployed individuals.

The law states that it is unlawful to work under the age of 18, with some exceptions for career training.

The Ministry of Finance reports an increase in tax collections, reflecting economic recovery and enhanced tax administration.