7,523 violators of residency, labor, and border security laws deported in a week    Video contradicts Israeli army account of deadly March 23 strike on Gaza paramedics    Saudi Arabia spends over $241 million to implement de-mining projects in 3 countries    Italy's Meloni government approves controversial security decree expanding police protections and penalties    Egypt submits new Gaza ceasefire and prisoner exchange proposal: Report    'Everything is possible' — Ronaldo focused on titles, not 1,000-goal milestone after Riyadh Derby win    Saudi, US military leaders discuss enhanced defense cooperation in Riyadh    King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language launches program with Indiana University    Ronaldo brace powers Al Nassr past Al Hilal in Riyadh derby thriller    Ed Sheeran weaves Persian music into new song, Azizam    Al-Jadaan: Crown Prince's directives confirm government's ability to bring back balance to real estate market    Saudi Crown Prince, Iranian president discuss regional developments in Eid phone call    Veteran Bollywood actor Manoj Kumar dies at 87    Foreign investors are allowed to engage in real estate business outside Makkah and Madinah Commercial speculation should not be the purpose of real estate transaction    Aubameyang fires Al Qadsiah into King's Cup final with stoppage-time winner over Al Raed    Musk's X is suing India, as Tesla and Starlink plan entry    Tesla sales plunge after backlash against Elon Musk    Danilo Pereira fires Al Ittihad into King's Cup final with dramatic stoppage-time double    Screen time in bed linked to insomnia, study finds    Mexico bans junk food in schools to fight childhood obesity epidemic    Sweet sales surge ahead of Eid as Saudi chocolate imports top 123 million kg in 2024    Bollywood actress vindicated over boyfriend's death after media hounding    Grand Mufti rules against posting prayers and preaching in mosques on social media    King Salman prays for peace and stability for Palestinians in Ramadan message King reaffirms Saudi Arabia's commitment to serving the Two Holy Mosques and pilgrims    Exotic Taif Roses Simulation Performed at Taif Rose Festival    Asian shares mixed Tuesday    Weather Forecast for Tuesday    Saudi Tourism Authority Participates in Arabian Travel Market Exhibition in Dubai    Minister of Industry Announces 50 Investment Opportunities Worth over SAR 96 Billion in Machinery, Equipment Sector    HRH Crown Prince Offers Condolences to Crown Prince of Kuwait on Death of Sheikh Fawaz Salman Abdullah Al-Ali Al-Malek Al-Sabah    HRH Crown Prince Congratulates Santiago Peña on Winning Presidential Election in Paraguay    SDAIA Launches 1st Phase of 'Elevate Program' to Train 1,000 Women on Data, AI    41 Saudi Citizens and 171 Others from Brotherly and Friendly Countries Arrive in Saudi Arabia from Sudan    Saudi Arabia Hosts 1st Meeting of Arab Authorities Controlling Medicines    General Directorate of Narcotics Control Foils Attempt to Smuggle over 5 Million Amphetamine Pills    NAVI Javelins Crowned as Champions of Women's Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) Competitions    Saudi Karate Team Wins Four Medals in World Youth League Championship    Third Edition of FIFA Forward Program Kicks off in Riyadh    Evacuated from Sudan, 187 Nationals from Several Countries Arrive in Jeddah    SPA Documents Thajjud Prayer at Prophet's Mosque in Madinah    SFDA Recommends to Test Blood Sugar at Home Two or Three Hours after Meals    SFDA Offers Various Recommendations for Safe Food Frying    SFDA Provides Five Tips for Using Home Blood Pressure Monitor    SFDA: Instant Soup Contains Large Amounts of Salt    Mawani: New shipping service to connect Jubail Commercial Port to 11 global ports    Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Delivers Speech to Pilgrims, Citizens, Residents and Muslims around the World    Sheikh Al-Issa in Arafah's Sermon: Allaah Blessed You by Making It Easy for You to Carry out This Obligation. Thus, Ensure Following the Guidance of Your Prophet    Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques addresses citizens and all Muslims on the occasion of the Holy month of Ramadan    







Thank you for reporting!
This image will be automatically disabled when it gets reported by several people.



Ministry of Finance Issues Statement on General Budget of the State
Published in Saudi Press Agency on 22 - 12 - 2016

The Ministry of Finance issued a statement on the occasion of issuance of the State's General Budget for the Fiscal Year 1438/1439H, as the following:
Economic Developments
The Global Economy:
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects 3.1% growth in the global economy during 2016, and 3.4% in 2017. The IMF's oil price forecast for 2017 is estimated at USD 50.6. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has projected the average global oil demand during 2017 to be 95.3 million barrels per day. The demands projected to grow by 1.3% in 2016 and 1.1% in 2017. These figures compare with an increase of 4% in 2015.
201520162017
Global Economic Growth3.1%3.1%3.4%
Average Oil Price (in USD)$50.8$43$50.6
Average Global Oil Demand (in Millions of Barrels per Day)9394.295.3
Percentage Increase in Global Oil Demand 4.0%1.3%1.1%
The Local Economy:
The Kingdom's economy is one of the largest in the Middle East and North Africa, representing 25% of the region's GDP. It has doubled in size to rank among the top 20 largest economies in the world, climbing from number 27 in 2003. The mean real GDP growth of the Kingdom averaged 4% per annum over the past decade. During this period, the government invested SAR 1.7 trillion in capital projects including infrastructure, education and healthcare.
According to the General Authority of Statistics, 2016 GDP in fixed prices (100=2010) is estimated at SAR (2,581) million, a rise of (1.40%), with that of the oil sector to grow by (3.37%). The GDP for the government sector is expected to rise by (0.51%) and the private sector to grow by (0.11%). The oil refinery activity has grown by (14.78%), the highest growth rate within the economic constituents of the real GDP.
The GDP deflator of the private non-oil sector, which is a key indicator to measure inflation and the overall economy, is expected to rise by (0.99%) in 2016 compared to the previous year, according to the General Authority of Statistics.
--More


Clic here to read the story from its source.