RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s economy is holding up well despite the disruption caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, according to the International Monetary Fund. A team from organization, which visited the Kingdom from late April to mid-May, said the Kingdom’s strong fundamentals, low government debt, and ample foreign reserves, as well as a large sovereign wealth fund, have provided crucial buffers against the shock.

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Riyadh's economy resilient so far despite conflict disrupting momentum, fund says