The Saudi economy slowed sharply in Q1, recording its weakest rate of growth since 2009. The oil sector was the main drag on growth, while the public sector was the only area where the pace of expansion picked up. But there are tentative signs that the slowdown may have bottomed out in the second quarter.
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