An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Tim Callen, IMF Mission Chief for Saudi Arabia, held discussions from May 2–14 for the 2018 Article IV Consultation with the Kingdom. Mr. Callen and his team have issued a report upon the conclusion of the discussions that highlighted various findings that project a positive outlook for the Kingdom. The report noted that growth in Saudi Arabia is expected to pick up this year, and continue over the medium-term as reforms take hold. It also noted that good progress is being made in the implementation of the Vision 2030 reform program. Mr. Callen observed in a statement made at the end of the report that “Saudi Arabia is making good progress in implementing its ambitious reform program under Vision 2030. The government remains committed to wide-ranging economic and social reforms to transform the economy away from its traditional reliance on oil and to create a more dynamic private sector that creates jobs for the growing working age population.”