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Saudi: Expat remittances drop to $3.33bln in February, lowest in 15 months

April 13, 2026·ZAWYAEconomy

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GCC CONTEXT

Saudi Arabia's expat remittances hitting a 15-month low of $3.33 billion in February signals weakening demand for foreign workers and potential economic headwinds, which could impact both labor-dependent sectors and the broader consumption patterns that support regional markets. This decline may reflect seasonal factors and labor market adjustments following recent Saudization initiatives, but sustained downward trends could influence currency flows and emerging market valuations across the GCC. GCC investors should monitor whether this reflects temporary shifts or structural changes in regional employment dynamics that could reshape investment outlooks.

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