DUBAI: Saudi Arabia's government will announce the state budget for 2018 after markets close on Dec. 19, the Information Ministry said on Monday.

Finance Minister Mohammed al-Jadaan, Economy Minister Mohammad al-Tuwaijri and Central Bank Governor Ahmed al-Kholifey will speak at a budget news conference.

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