Saudi Arabia Clears SAR217 Billion Annual Borrowing Plan for 2026

12:40 AM EST, 01/04/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Saudi Arabia's Minister of Finance Mohammed Abdullah Aljadaan authorized the kingdom's 2026 annual borrowing plan, according to a Jan. 3 release. The plan involves projected funding needs worth 217 billion Saudi riyals, which will be used to cover an expected 165 million-riyal budget deficit, as well as repay maturing debt worth 52 billion riyals for the year. Additionally, the report included the Local Saudi Sukuk Issuance program's 2026 issue calendar, its funding plan, and others.