Saudi Finance Minister Expects 2.6% GDP Growth in 2019

The transcript discusses Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, focusing on economic diversification and reducing reliance on oil revenue. It addresses handling oil price volatility, budget planning, and growth projections. The impact of international reforms and investments is also covered, alongside plans for currency diversification and debt management.

What is a key component of Saudi Arabia's strategy to maintain economic growth despite oil price volatility?

• Diversifying income sources

• Increasing oil production

• Reducing national revenue

• Relying solely on oil reserves

How does Saudi Arabia aim to stabilize the oil market?

• By increasing oil prices

• By collaborating with OPEC

• By setting a fixed oil price

• By reducing oil exports

What aspect of GDP does Saudi Arabia focus on to ensure economic stability?

• Agricultural GDP

• Global GDP

• Non-oil GDP

• Oil GDP

What is the expected GDP growth for Saudi Arabia in 2019?

• 1.5%

• 3.0%

• 2.3%

• 2.6%

What is the focus of the upcoming announcement regarding Saudi Arabia's industrial and logistic program?

• Reducing funding for local industries

• Eliminating logistic programs

• Increasing funding for local content

• Decreasing industrial output

How has the Khashoggi case affected international investments in Saudi Arabia?

• It has reduced investments by half

• It has doubled investments

• It has had no serious impact

• It has halted all investments

In which currency is Saudi Arabia likely to issue international bonds in 2019?

• Yen

• Rupee

• Pound

• Euro