RIYADH — The stock of foreign direct investment (FDI) in the Saudi economy reached approximately SR1,122.8 billion by the end of the first quarter of 2026, marking a 12 percent increase compared to the same period in 2025. The stock of FDI in the Saudi economy accounted for approximately 32 percent of total foreign investment in the Kingdom, according to the data released by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA). The report showed that the stock of foreign investment in the Saudi economy rose to SR3,530.8 billion by the end of the first quarter of 2026, representing an 18% increase compared to the same period last year. Foreign investments are distributed across foreign direct investment (FDI) and portfolio investments, which comprise equity, investment fund shares, and debt securities, totaling SR1,467.3 billion, as well as other investments valued at SR940.7 billion. Foreign direct investment is defined as investment that reflects a long-term relationship and an ongoing interest of economic entities based in an economy other than the one in which they are investing. This means that the foreign investor owns 10 percent or more of the shareholders’ equity.
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