The scale of Friday’s announced fiscal boost in Saudi Arabia will have significant medium-term economic implications for the Middle East region. Admittedly, the direct beneficiaries will be Saudi businesses, public sector workers and religious bodies. However, the enormity of the stimulus package will help the region overall as the Saudi economy’s ability to absorb the increase in domestic demand remains limited.
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