Saudi Arabia's strategic initiatives in early September have resulted in a series of quantifiable metrics, providing a data-driven overview of the Kingdom's economic, diplomatic, and technological progress. This period was marked by significant, measurable achievements that demonstrate the country's ongoing transformation.
The period by numbers:
SAR119.2 Billion: The value of foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into the Kingdom in 2024, marking a 24.2% increase from the previous year and highlighting strong investor confidence.
$5.5 Billion: The amount raised from an international sukuk (trust certificates) issuance by the National Debt Management Center, which was oversubscribed by 3.5 times.
SAR3.109 Trillion: The total domestic money supply in Saudi Arabia by the end of July 2025, an 8.4% year-on-year increase in available liquidity.
32 Million: The record number of domestic and international tourists who visited the Kingdom during the Saudi Summer program, a 26% year-on-year increase.
SAR53.2 Billion: The total spending by tourists during the summer season, representing a 15% increase over 2024.
142 Votes: The overwhelming majority at the UN General Assembly that adopted the Saudi and French-led New York Declaration, which outlines concrete steps toward a two-state solution.
£16 Billion: The value of bilateral trade between Saudi Arabia and the UK in 2024, with both nations reaffirming their goal to reach £30 billion by 2030.
1.65 Million Barrels: The amount of crude oil granted to Syria by Saudi Arabia to support its energy sector and economic development.
14.85 Million: The total number of amphetamine pills seized in a single security operation, which also involved sharing intelligence with Lebanese authorities to thwart a major smuggling network.
