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From Absorbing the Shock to Recovery: How Is Saudi Arabia Building a More Resilient Economy?

Economic strength is no longer measured solely by GDP growth rates, the size of foreign reserves, or the ability to attract investment during prosperous times. In a world increasingly exposed to successive shocks, ranging from wars and disruptions in energy and trade to pandemics and financial market crises, another equally important standard has emerged: an economy’s ability to withstand changing circumstances, continue functioning during a crisis, and subsequently recover and adapt.

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IMF says AI investment propping up global growth, but war and debt threaten outlook

By David LawderBANGKOK, Oct 13 (Reuters) - The global economy will still manage to top 3% real GDP growth this year as strong AI investment offsets the energy shock from the war in the Middle East, but downside risks are mounting and more countries are being left behind and vulnerable to rising debt loads, the International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday.Despite a more protracted conflict that has kept oil prices above $100 a barrel, the IMF is forecasting 2026 global growth at 3.1%, a slight uptick from the 3.0% it predicted in July.

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