Saudi banks’ investments in T-bonds increased by about 8% YoY in April.
Saudi banks’ investments in treasury bonds rose to SAR 666.9 billion in April 2026, an increase of SAR 7.5 billion from the previous month, according to data from the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA). 
On a yearly basis, these investments increased by about SAR 49.8 billion, or 8%.
Investments in government bonds accounted for over 72% of banks’ total claims on the government and quasi-government sectors in Saudi Arabia during the period.
Total banking claims on the public sector reached SAR 922.7 billion, compared to SAR 835.2 billion in April 2025.
These investments include both government long-term debt instruments issued by the Ministry of Finance, as well as internationally issued bonds and sukuk purchased by banks from the secondary market. SAMA T-bills were excluded as per the international standards.
Saudi banks’ investments in T-bonds increased by about 8% YoY in April.
Saudi banks’ investments in treasury bonds rose to SAR 666.9 billion in April 2026, an increase of SAR 7.5 billion from the previous month, according to data from the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA).
On a yearly basis, these investments increased by about SAR 49.8 billion, or 8%.
Investments in government bonds accounted for over 72% of banks’ total claims on the government and quasi-government sectors in Saudi Arabia during the period.
Total banking claims on the public sector reached SAR 922.7 billion, compared to SAR 835.2 billion in April 2025.
These investments include both government long-term debt instruments issued by the Ministry of Finance, as well as internationally issued bonds and sukuk purchased by banks from the secondary market. SAMA T-bills were excluded as per the international standards.
