The Washington-based IMF has projected a non-oil real GDP growth rate of 3.4% for Saudi Arabia in 2025, a decline of 0.8 percentage points when compared to last year. The forecast, which was included in its Article 4 statement on 26 June, reflects the kingdom's ongoing efforts to diversify its economy away from oil dependency, bolstered by robust domestic demand and government-led projects. The outlook is tempered by challenges, including rising debt levels and the need for continued structural reforms. [...]