# Saudi FDI stock reaches about SAR 1.1 trillion, minister says

> At a WPC Energy Congress panel, the investment minister said the private sector accounted for more than 75% of investment over five years.

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Saudi Investment Minister Fahad bin Abduljalil Al-Saif said the Kingdom’s cumulative foreign direct investment stock had reached about SAR 1.1 trillion. He made the remark on 12 October during a panel at the 25th WPC Energy Congress in Riyadh, according to the Saudi Press Agency.

Al-Saif said the private sector accounted for more than 75% of investment over the same five-year period. The panel also discussed supply-chain development and industrial clusters, including automotive and maritime hubs, as elements of the Kingdom’s competitiveness. The figures reflect the minister’s statements at the congress.

## Data

### Investment indicators cited at the panel

Ministerial remarks reported in the Saudi Press Agency account of the panel on 12 October 2026.

Methodology: These indicators were stated by the Investment Minister at the panel. The approximate stock is reported in SAR, while the percentage is the private sector’s share of investment over the same five-year period; the report provides no separate calculation series.

| label | value | unit | period | basis | value_qualifier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumulative foreign direct investment stock | 1.1 | trillion SAR | 2026-10-12 | observed | approximate |
| Private-sector share of investment over the previous five years | 75 | percent | 2026-10-12 | observed | lower-bound |

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## Sources

- [Saudi Press Agency](<https://spa.gov.sa/en/N2699535>) (Source checked: 2026-10-15; Published: 2026-10-12)

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