The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) saw its total assets increase to over 2 trillion riyals in May 2025, up by 81.1 billion riyals from April’s figure of 1.919 trillion riyals—marking the highest level in nearly three years, specifically since July 2022.
According to SAMA’s monthly statistical bulletin, the increase came despite a 1.5 percent year-on-year decline in foreign bank deposits, which stood at 436.9 billion riyals in May 2025, compared to 433.45 billion riyals in May 2024.
Saudi Arabia’s reserve assets rose by 4 percent month-on-month in May to reach 1.72 trillion riyals, supported by growth in foreign currency and overseas deposits. However, they declined 2 percent year-on-year.
Source: (Al Arabiya.net Website, Edited)
