Saudi Arabia

The inflation rate in its 22 member states is expected to decline to 3.3 percent this year, compared to 9.3 percent in 2023

Prime office rents in Riyadh rose 14.5 percent, while Grade A and B rents increased 11.8 percent and 10.3 percent

Personal loans constituted 47 percent of banks' total lending, while corporate loans made up the remaining 53 percent

The growth in earnings is driven by 11 percent lending growth and a rising interest rate environment
