Saudi business confidence holds at 56.6 in September as industry improves

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Business Confidence Index remained firmly in optimistic territory at 56.6 in September, despite a marginal decline from the previous month, official data showed. According to the latest report by the General Authority for Statistics, the index eased by 0.1 points from August’s 56.7, remaining well above the neutral 50-point mark and signalling continued optimism among businesses. After...