Operating revenue index up 11.4%
The General Authority for Statistics released a report on short-term business indicators for May 2026. The index of operating revenues increased by 11.4% compared to the same month last year, supported by growth in various economic activities, including mining (up 38.7%), manufacturing (9.6%), and wholesale and retail trade (3.6%). On a monthly basis, the revenue index rose by 2.9% compared to April 2026, with increases in manufacturing (0.6%), mining (10.2%), and trade (1.3%). Meanwhile, building permits experienced a year-over-year decrease of 33.3%, but increased by 25.7% compared to the previous month. This report aims to measure the short-term performance of various sectors of the economy in the Kingdom.
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