Saudi banks’ investments in government bonds fell by SAR 3.9 billion month-on-month to SAR 663 billion by the end of May 2026.
On an annual basis, banks’ investments in government bonds increased by 6%, or approximately SAR 40.1 billion, according to data from the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA).
Government bond holdings accounted for approximately 72% of banks’ total claims on the government and quasi-government sector during the period.
Saudi banks’ total claims on the public sector reached SAR 916.8 billion in May, compared to SAR 846.5 billion at the end of the same month last year.
In Saudi Arabia, government bonds are long-term debt instruments issued by the government through the Ministry of Finance and the National Debt Management Center (NDMC).
According to SAMA, government bonds include both domestic and international government bonds and sukuk purchased by banks in the secondary market.
SAMA bills are excluded from these figures in line with international statistical methodologies.
Saudi banks’ investments in government bonds fell by SAR 3.9 billion month-on-month to SAR 663 billion by the end of May 2026.
On an annual basis, banks’ investments in government bonds increased by 6%, or approximately SAR 40.1 billion, according to data from the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA).
Government bond holdings accounted for approximately 72% of banks’ total claims on the government and quasi-government sector during the period.
Saudi banks’ total claims on the public sector reached SAR 916.8 billion in May, compared to SAR 846.5 billion at the end of the same month last year.
In Saudi Arabia, government bonds are long-term debt instruments issued by the government through the Ministry of Finance and the National Debt Management Center (NDMC).
According to SAMA, government bonds include both domestic and international government bonds and sukuk purchased by banks in the secondary market.
SAMA bills are excluded from these figures in line with international statistical methodologies.
