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Sunday, Jun 07, 2026

Ministry of Economy Reports Continued Growth Across Non-Oil Sectors

New economic indicators show sustained expansion in logistics, financial services, retail, and other non-oil industries, underscoring the Kingdom’s efforts to diversify its economy under the Vision 2030 program.

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