March 22, 2016 her majesty the queen in right of canada 2016. The government maintained a two pronged strategy of covering the funding gap via draw. Saudi arabia said on thursday it had successfully cut into its huge state budget deficit this year and will increase government spending in 2017 to boost flagging economic growth. The fundamentals of saudi economy remain unaltered and we expect solid growth in the next few years. Saudi arabia to boost 2017 spending as it cuts into huge. The saudi budget 2017 reiterated the kingdoms aim to eliminate the fiscal deficit altogether by 2020. April 25, 2016 june 06, 2016 launch of the national transformation program updating the programs 20182020 delivery plan in line with the launch of new vision 2030 vrps. The centers for disease control and prevention is the nation. Saudi arabia cuts spending, raises domestic fuel prices wsj. September 2019, and saudi government budget data september 2019 and general organization for statistics. Mar, 2018 guesstimating the total military and security burden on the saudi budget.
The top 15 countries for military expenditure in 2016. Po box 5583 king abdul aziz road 11432 riyadh, saudi arabia. With the aim to achieve the policy goals of vision 2030, the saudi cabinet approved the budget for fiscal year 2019 fy2019 on 18 december 2018. A number of fiscal indicators were revised in the period from 2019 to 2022. The kingdom of saudi arabia announces and approves its. Mar 06, 2020 during the academic year of 2016, the average student to teacher ratio for the tertiary education level in saudi arabia was 20. Saudi arabia reduces budget deficit by 60% ministry of finance said the reduction was the result of a significant growth in both oil and nonoil revenues total revenues up to the end of september. Saudi arabias 2018 budget is the countrys largest ever. Ministrys of finance statement about the national budget. Saudi arabia unveiled on monday its general budget for the fiscal year 2016 with total revenues estimated at sr5. This is in line with the kingdoms vision 2030 and related programs, including the. Spending in 2016 is estimated at 825 billion riyals, 1. To the extent feasible, the data have been adjusted to provide consistency with the 2016 budget and to. We are pleased to present our analysis on the budget statement for the fiscal year 2019, announced on tuesday, 18 december 2018.
The budgeted expenditure for 2020 is sar 1,020 billion, out. The staff report prepared by a staff team of the imf for the executive boards consideration on july 18, 2016 following discussions that ended on may 12, with the officials of saudi arabia on economic developments and policies. A breakdown of the 2016 saudi budget and its implications. Actual expenditure will overrun the budget, yet, will record an annual decline due to fiscal consolidation. In a meeting held on 25th april, 2016, chaired by the custodian of the two holy mosques, king salman bin abdulaziz alsaud, the council of ministers approved saudi vision 2030 and tasked the council of economic and development. The 2016 budget outlines a small reduction in the level of spending compared to 2015, down by sr20 billion to sr840 billion, underscoring the governments determination and ability to support. Cdc fy 2016 congressional justification message from the director i am pleased to present our budget request for fiscal year 2016. Key goals include reinforcing economic and investment activities, increasing nonoil.
Accordingly, we still expect the economy to grow by 2. Although, as is customary, the budget itself was relatively light on detail, it includes significant cuts to the health budget, among others. Saudi arabias economic outlook spring 2016 the latest mena economic monitor report spring 2016, expects saudi s current account balance to improve but remain in deficit at 2. Pdf evolution of emergency medical services in saudi arabia. In 2014, the northern yemenibased ansar allahhouthi movement referred to in this report as the houthis took over the capital, sanaa also commonly spelled sanaa, and in early 2015, advanced southward from the. Figure one provides a graphic estimate of the total allocation of the saudi budget by vivian nereim, and the ministry of finance budget state for 2018 is shown below. Fiscal year fy 14361437 2015, the 14371438 2016 budget, and the recent economic developments in the kingdom of saudi arabia.
Saudi arabia, its finances hit by low oil prices, announced plans to shrink a record state budget deficit with spending cuts, reforms to energy subsidies and a drive to raise revenues from taxes. Saudi relations leadership changes in the kingdom of saudi arabia and debate in the united states over foreign. Estimates of revenue and expenditure 2016 2017 41 fiscal and other measures 43 revenue 43. The economy grew at a modest pace in 201415, with real gdp. Kingdom of saudi arabia budget report kpmg saudi arabia. Apr 24, 2017 global defense spending has increased for the first time since 2011, according to the latest report from sipri. Saudi arabias economic outlook spring 2016 the latest mena economic monitor report spring 2016, expects saudis current account balance to improve but remain in deficit at 2. An outline of various forms of doing business in saudi arabia 2016. Budget 2016 2015 budget outcome better than we had expected the official saudi estimates for the 2015 budget put the deficit at sar 367bn or 15% of gdp. Budget 2016 leaflet buisead 2016 bileog summary of budget 2016 taxation measures policy changes achoimre ar bhearta bhuisead 2016 athruithe beartais taxation annex to the summary of 2016 budget measures economic and fiscal outlook 2016. Saudi finance minister says on track to cut budget deficit to.
Fiscal year 2016 centers for disease control and prevention. Dec 19, 2017 below are the key figures from saudi arabias 2018 budget, the second issued since it embarked on a longterm plan to reduce the kingdoms dependence on oil. Cbs title fy 2014 actual fy 2015 enacted delta fy 2016 estimate ofs 3. The puplic ex penditures for 2016 included entitlements expenses in previous years and expenses funded from surpluses hit sar 930 billion. Saudi arabia has published its muchanticipated 2016 budget, which comes in the wake of a sustained slump in oil prices and a record fiscal deficit in 2015. Among the 15 largest spenders, saudi arabia had the highest military burden in 2017, at 10 per cent of gdp, while japan had the lowest, at 0. With low oil prices continuing to keep the saudi budget.
Saudi 2019 budget boosts spending in bid to spur sluggish. Saudi arabia unveils 2016 budget al arabiya english. Challenges facing the enforcement program the division of enforcement faces a number of key challenges. Kpmg awarded most innovative advisory firm in saudi by gbm uk in 2019. According to saudi arabias ministry of finance, the 2016 budget comes amid unprecedented international and regional economic turmoil, namely a global economic slowdown in growth. Civil war and regional intervention this report provides information on the ongoing crisis in yemen. Saudi arabia recorded a government budget deficit equal to 9. The saudi economy will register a moderate growth of 1. Dec 22, 2016 saudi arabia unveiled its muchanticipated budget for 2017, the first of its longterm plan to end the economys dependence on oil.
Main features of saudi arabia 2017 budget, 2016 performance. The kingdom of saudi arabia announces and approves its 2018 annual budget december 19, 2017 today, the custodian of the two holy mosques, king salman al saud announced the approval of the kingdom of saudi arabias annual budget for 2018, which is the largest the country has seen. Central intelligence agency the world factbook saudi arabia congressional research service background and u. There is no doubt that the government of saudi arabia is moving forward, driven by its ambitious vision to diversify the. Saudi arabia is the largest exporter of petroleum and a leader. Annex 2 economic impacts of budget measures 253 annex 3 debt management strategy for 2016 17. An outline of various forms of doing business in saudi arabia.
Saudi arabia has an oilbased economy with petroleum accounting for approximately 87 percent of budget revenues, 42 percent of gdp, and 90 percent of. Budget saudi arabia is proud to be an official sponsor of the saudi arabian football federation most influential ceo award 2019 mr. Saudi arabias economic outlook spring 2016 world bank. Health cuts in 2016 budget economist intelligence unit.
Saudi arabia reduces budget deficit by 60% arab news. The saudi health care sector is the largest in the near east. Saudi arabia has announced austerity budget cuts that reduce pay for all government employees. Domestic oil prices were raised by 50 %, and natural gas and water prices are planned to be increased as well. Evolution of emergency medical services in saudi arabia article pdf available in journal of emergency medicine, trauma and acute care 20171. The budget allocation for the sector has grown by 8% to reach sar172 billion in 2019, as compared to sar159 billion in 2018. Saudi arabia, in its 2016 budget unveiled on monday, signaled spending cuts as the kingdom attempts to cope with a new era of low crude oil prices. Saudi arabia 2016 article iv consultationpress release. Saudi arabias 2018 budget is the countrys largest ever forbes. Saudi arabia ranks among the top five nations in the world in government spending for its military, representing about 9% of gdp in 20. Ncb 2016 saudi budget report national commercial bank. The 2018 budget estimates revenues at sar783 billion and expenditures at sar978 bil lion, higher than 2017s budget by. The ministry of finance is pleased to highlight the actual outcomes of fiscal year fy 14361437 2015, the 14371438 2016 budget, and recent economic developments in the kingdom of saudi arabia.
This years budget represents an important milestone in the economic development of the kingdom. There is a spending gap between the top five spendersthe usa, china, saudi arabia, russia and indiaand the rest of the top 15 countries. Saudi arabia released a more tightfisted budget for 2016, reflecting scaledback revenue expectations and lower spending on subsidies because of sinking oil. Saudi arabia reveals largest budget to date the national. July 18, 2016 consideration of the staff report that concluded the article iv consultation with saudi arabia. Doing business in saudi arabia the saudi arabian economy is the largest in the gulf region, and the country is the only nation in the region that is a member of the g20 group of major economies. Welcome to kpmg saudi arabias first ever budget report for the kingdom of saudi arabia ksa. Dec 23, 2016 2017 budget, unlike with the 2016 budget. Saudi arabia government budget 19692018 data 20192020. Salman bin abdulaziz alsaud, the council of ministers approved saudi. It comprises minor amendments to the pre budget statement that was released on 30 september 2018. Doing business in saudi arabia 2016 baker mckenzie.
The economy grew at a modest pace in 201415, with real gdp growth at 3. India moved from 7th to 5th place after its largest annual spending increase since 2009. Provides data on budget receipts, outlays, surpluses or deficits, federal debt, and federal employment over an extended time period, generally from 1940 or earlier to 2016 or 2020. However, further subsidy reforms could occur in 2h2017 once the cash transfer mechanism to support low and middleincome families is in place. Meanwhile, both the uk and brazil dropped one place in the rankings.
Key figures in saudi arabias 2018 budget, 2017 fiscal data. Introduction t he economy has inished its seventh year of expansion, two years longer than the average recovery. Balancing the budget over the next 5 years is an appropriate fiscal policy goal. Saudi plans spending cuts, reforms to shrink budget.
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