Saudi Arabian Credit

Saudi Arabia demonstrates economic and credit resilience by rerouting oil exports amidst regional conflict, supported by robust banking liquidity and solid sovereign buffers.

Key Takeaways

• 1.Saudi Arabia has successfully mitigated disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz by rerouting oil exports through the East-West pipeline to Red Sea ports.
• 2.The banking sector remains resilient with robust 1Q26 earnings, improved liquidity, and solid capital positions (Tier 1 ratio at 18.8%).
• 3.Investment preference is for investment grade-rated issuers with strong balance sheets and subordinated instruments in the banking sector.

Table of Contents

• Investment view
• Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
• Public Investment Fund (PIF)
• Saudi corporates
• Saudi Telecom (STC)
• Saudi banks
• Multilateral development banks
• UBS CIO risk views
• UBS CIO valuation views
• Required Disclosures
• Risk Information

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