Saudi banks’ investments in T-bonds down by SAR 4.8 bln in July

Saudi banks’ investments in treasury bonds decreased by SAR 4.8 billion month-on-month (MoM) to SAR 631.53 billion in July, according to data from the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA).

Banks’ investments in government bonds represented over 73% of their total claims on the government and quasi-government sector in Saudi Arabia as of the end of July 2025.

These investments include both government bonds and internationally issued sukuk purchased by banks from the secondary market.

Meanwhile, SAMA’s assets fell by around SAR 47 billion in July, reaching SAR 1.91 trillion.

*Data updated periodically