The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) continues to strengthen the Kingdom’s financial position through strategic growth in its diversified asset portfolio. According to the latest monthly bulletin, total assets reached SAR 1.934 trillion by the end of January 2026. This performance represents a significant monthly increase of SAR 17.5 billion, which equals a 0.9% rise from December.
The current figures compared to the previous year shows that the bank‘s financial footprint shows an even more impressive expansion. Assets grew by SAR 35.5 billion, or 1.9%, compared to the SAR 1.871 trillion recorded in January 2025. This steady upward trajectory reinforces the stability of the Saudi riyal and the resilience of the national economy against global shifts.
Strategic Shift Toward Foreign Bank Deposits
The surge in total value stems primarily from a massive 36.3% increase in deposits held with various banks abroad. Consequently, these deposits reached SAR 460 billion this year, compared to the SAR 337.503 billion reported during the same period last year. Meanwhile, investments in foreign securities also climbed to SAR 1,026.6 billion, showing a healthy increase from SAR 998.631 billion.
The central bank maintains its wealth through a combination of foreign currency, gold, cash on hand, and international securities. Although other miscellaneous assets declined by 32.8%, the core foreign currency and gold reserves grew by a steady 0.7%. These figures highlight SAMA’s commitment to maintaining a liquid and secure financial base to support the Vision 2030 economic goals.
