Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Finance concluded the fifth Saudi–Swiss Financial Dialogue in Riyadh on 17 November 2025, co-chaired by Assistant Minister of Finance for Macro-Fiscal Policies and International Relations Abdullah A. BinZaraah and Swiss State Secretary for International Finance Daniela Stoffel, with participation from government and financial institutions from both countries. The dialogue was framed as a platform to deepen bilateral financial cooperation, including work around new financial instruments and technologies, alongside governance, legislative and regulatory standards supporting financial stability. A private-sector roundtable held alongside the dialogue highlighted Saudi Vision 2030’s focus on private-sector participation and cited increased private investment as a share of GDP and diversification progress, with non-oil activities accounting for more than half of GDP. Saudi officials also referenced the International Monetary Fund’s latest Article IV consultation as recognising the stability of the Kingdom’s financial system despite global economic fluctuations.
Ministry of Finance (Saudi Arabia) 2025-11-18
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Finance concludes fifth Saudi–Swiss Financial Dialogue in Riyadh
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Finance concluded the fifth Saudi–Swiss Financial Dialogue in Riyadh, co-chaired by Abdullah A. BinZaraah and Daniela Stoffel, focusing on enhancing bilateral financial cooperation through new instruments and technologies. The dialogue addressed governance, legislative, and regulatory standards to support financial stability. A private-sector roundtable emphasized Saudi Vision 2030's goals, highlighting increased private investment and diversification, with non-oil activities now comprising over half of GDP.