B. Shift Toward Domestic Investment (Reuters / Bloomberg context)
Saudi to focus $925 billion fund on domestic economy under new 5-year plan
The Saudi pullback from sports investing shows even the ultra-wealthy are trying to cut costs
Prince Al Waleed’s Kingdom Holding to acquire majority stake in Al Hilal
LIV golf stars face career limbo with Saudi investment expected to end in 2026
- Around 80% of PIF investments will now be domestic, up significantly from previous levels.
- This reflects:
- Reduced reliance on mega-project spending
- Greater focus on sustainable returns
- International investments are being rebalanced, not abandoned
➡️ Bloomberg / FT-style Read:
This is a portfolio restructuring phase, not a withdrawal from globalization