Saudi Central Bank Reserve Assets Reach Highest Level in Six Years

04/05/2026 04:59 AST

Reserve assets at the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) recorded a notable increase in March 2026, reaching 1.86 trillion riyals ($496 billion), the highest level since February 2020, according to central bank data.

On an annual basis, reserve assets rose 9.4 percent from 1.7 trillion riyals ($453 billion) in March 2025. On a monthly basis, they increased 4.5 percent from 1.78 trillion riyals ($474.6 billion) in February 2026.

Foreign securities investments led the components of these assets, accounting for 56.6 percent of the total. They rose 9.2 percent to 1.05 trillion riyals, up from 961.8 billion riyals in March 2025.

In the same context, foreign currency and deposits abroad increased from 649 billion riyals to 714.6 billion riyals year-on-year, while the reserve position at the International Monetary Fund rose slightly from 12.5 billion riyals to 12.8 billion riyals over the same period.


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