Saudi Arabia faces economic contraction as war woes mount

Reported by Free Malaysia Today Business · Published 13 Oct 2026, 5:10 PM MYT (2 hr ago)

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Saudi Arabia’s economy is expected to contract by 3.3%, the IMF said in its latest World Economic Outlook report.

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Saudi Arabia faces economic contraction as war woes mount

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