S&P affirms Saudi Arabia at A+ with stable outlook
RIYADH: S&P Global Ratings affirmed Saudi Arabia’s long- and short-term sovereign credit ratings at A+/A-1, with a stable outlook, saying the Kingdom’s diversified energy infrastructure and fiscal buffers will help it withstand pressures from the ongoing Middle East conflict. The stable outlook reflects S&P’s assessment that Saudi Arabia can absorb the impact of regional disruptions while maintaining non-oil growth and fiscal flexibility. The agency highlighted the Kingdom’s ability to redirect
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