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The Gulf was a rare winner in a global investment year that rewarded fewer and fewer places
the old ladder into development — labour-heavy manufacturing — is being pulled up just as the region tries to climb…
Net FDI inflows amount to SAR 23.1 bn in 1Q
The inflows stood at SAR 26.6 bn, while outflows reached SAR 3.5 bn
Investors see Saudi as a “safe haven” amid volatility
Saudi Arabia’s ability to bypass the Hormuz chokepoint and maintain active logistics has preserved its “safe haven” tag
Data centers took the FDI crown last year
Communications was the largest recipient with USD 319.7 bn in FDI, followed by renewables at USD 193 bn
FDI remains the missing piece in Saudi’s reform push
Capital inflows are needed to offset deficits, scale back borrowing, and sustain gigaprojects
Global FDI rises in 2025, but recovery is skewed toward developed economies
Developed economies led the upswing, while developing economies saw a modest decline