RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Finance Mohammed Al-Jadaan on Saturday approved the Kingdom’s annual borrowing plan for the 2026 fiscal year, following its endorsement by the NDMC’s Board of Directors, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The plan outlines key developments in public debt during 2025, initiatives aimed at strengthening local debt markets, and the funding strategy and guiding principles for 2026, SPA added. 

It also includes the issuance calendar for the Local Saudi Sukuk Issuance Program in Saudi riyals for the year.

According to the plan, the Kingdom’s projected funding needs for 2026 are estimated at approximately SR217 billion ($57.8 billion).

This is intended to cover an anticipated budget deficit of SR165 billion, as set out in the Ministry of Finance’s official budget statement, as well as principal repayments on debt maturing during the year, estimated at around SR52 billion.

The plan aims to maintain debt sustainability while diversifying funding sources across domestic and international markets through both public and private channels.

Funding will be raised through the issuance of bonds, sukuk and loans at fair cost, according to the SPA report.

It also outlines plans to expand alternative government financing, including project and infrastructure funding and the use of export credit agencies, during fiscal year 2026 and over the medium term, within prudent risk management frameworks.