In Saudi Arabia, growth in lending to the private sector edged up in August but remains well below 2008 highs. Brisk deposit growth is being propelled by non-interest bearing deposits, helping to support profitability. There are some hints of a turnaround in retail activity, but private investment indicators continue to disappoint. Public investment remains robust, however, and this should keep nonoil GDP growth in positive territory this year.

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