# Saudi Finance Minister: Middle East Economies Divided

> Saudi finance minister says Middle East economies split by crisis.
- Title: Saudi Finance Minister: Middle East Economies Divided
- Summary: Saudi finance minister says Middle East economies split by crisis. Saudi Arabia's finance minister stated Middle East economies are divided between those…
- Keywords: saudi arabia, imf, middle east, economy, crisis, finance minister, news, business, world, Saudi, Finance, Minister
- Source: Nikkei Asia — https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/saudi-finance-minister-says-middle-east-economies-divided-by-crisis
- Published: 2026-10-17T09:15:24+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: saudi arabia, imf, middle east, economy, crisis, finance minister, news, business, world
## Saudi Finance Minister
Saudi Arabia's finance minister says Middle East economies are divided between those better prepared for shocks and vulnerable nations needing support.
## IMF Meeting
Saudi finance minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan and IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva attended an IMFC news conference in Bangkok on October 17, 2026.
## Economic Divide
The Middle East crisis highlights a split between vulnerable economies and those better prepared to withstand the turmoil.
## Key takeaway

Saudi Arabia's finance minister stated Middle East economies are divided between those better prepared for shocks and vulnerable nations needing support.