RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s construction sector expanded for a third consecutive month in July as new orders hit a five-month high, although the headline index eased to 55.2 from June’s peak. The seasonally adjusted alrajhi capital Saudi Construction Index, compiled by S&P Global Market Intelligence, slipped from 56.3 in June but remained comfortably above the 50-point threshold separating expansion from contraction, marking its second-highest reading since the survey began in January.

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector maintained solid growth in July, with the Purchasing Managers’ Index standing at 53.1 supported by resilient output and new orders…

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s construction sector expanded for a third consecutive month in July as new orders hit a five-month high, although the headline index eased to 55.2 from…

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s consumer spending rose 6.8 percent year on year to SR425 billion ($113.3 billion) in the first quarter of 2026, supported by resilient demand, stable…