Infrastructure lifts Saudi construction output in October despite slower overall growth
- The Saudi Construction Index fell to 52.3 in October, indicating slower overall growth while remaining above the growth threshold.
- The infrastructure index rose significantly to 64.3 from 55.8, reflecting stronger expansion in this sector.
- The Kingdom’s non-oil economic activities grew by 1.9% year-on-year in Q3 2026, up from 0.8% in Q2, despite a 3.8% decline in real GDP due to falling oil activities.
