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Saudi Arabia’s Economy to See Upturn This Year, Alkholifey Says

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Saudi Arabia’s GDP growth is projected to see an upturn this year, due mostly to progress in growth in the non-oil sector, central bank Governor Ahmed Alkholifey said.

Growth this year will be faster than in 2019, “especially in the private sector,” the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority governor told reporters during a conference in Riyadh.