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Saudi Arabia is projected to sustain non-oil sector growth of 4.5-5.5% annually<\/strong> over the <\/strong>next 5-10 years<\/strong>, Al Arabyia<\/a> reports, citing a Moody's report. The forecast follows strong performance in 2024, where a 4.5% non-oil GDP growth<\/a> offset a 4.4% contraction in the oil sector from production cuts, resulting in an overall growth of 2%. <\/p>\n

Spending-fueled growth to widen the budget deficit: <\/strong>Moody\u2019s expects the kingdom\u2019s fiscal deficit to widen to 5% of GDP in 2025, before narrowing to 3-4% over 2026-2027, the agency said in a report seen by EnterpriseAM. The increase is spurred by lower revenues, along with the government\u2019s decision to maintain its high-spending strategy on Vision 2030 initiatives. \u201cWhile it estimates 2025 expenditure to be 4% higher than its budget for the year, spending will likely be 3% lower than in 2024,\u201d the report read. Moody\u2019s estimates are broadly in-line with the Finance Ministry\u2019s forecasts<\/a> of a 5.3% deficit in 2025 and a 3.3% deficit in 2026. <\/p>\n

Lower oil prices and <\/strong>slashed Aramco dividends<\/a><\/strong> add pressure<\/strong>, with Moody\u2019s assuming an average oil price of USD 65 per barrel in 2026-2027, roughly 20% below the USD 81 average in 2024. These headwinds are expected to be partly offset by higher non-oil revenue and a faster unwinding of oil production cuts.<\/p>\n

Debt to rise, but balance sheet remains \u201csolid\u201d: <\/strong>Government debt is projected to reach 36% of GDP by 2029, up from 26% in 2024, placing the Kingdom\u2019s debt burden above the median for its A-rated peers, Moody\u2019s said. Still, the agency described Saudi Arabia\u2019s balance sheet as \u201crelatively solid,\u201d supported by a 40% debt ceiling and financial assets equivalent to about 20% of GDP at the end of 2024.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, in the banking sector: <\/strong>The Kingdom\u2019s non-oil expansion has driven credit growth that is outpacing deposits, prompting banks to tap capital markets and syndicated loans for funding, according to the report. However, rapid growth in lending and the ins. sector could pose management risks for financial institutions. To mitigate volatility, the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) will introduce a 1% countercyclical capital buffer starting in May 2026.<\/p>\n

Shifting to the private sector:<\/strong> While the Public Investment Fund (PIF) has led early investment phases, the rating agency highlighted a growing role for private investors and expanded public-private partnerships, expected to enhance sustainability and strengthen the Kingdom\u2019s credit profile.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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