It has been two years since the beginning of COVID-19, a one-of-a-kind crisis in recent history. The global economy was disrupted entirely in a few months and most economies faced shutdowns. While many disruptions can be explained, especially the economic disruptions, parts of the puzzle remain unanswered. In this instant insight, we examine the exceptional behavioral shift and trend break in remittance outflows from Saudi Arabia, which ranks in the top-five countries for remittance outflows globally.

Research Lead
Abdulelah is an economist and senior research associate at KAPSARC. He leads the application of behavioral economics to energy policymaking…
Expertise
- Macroeconomics
- Economic Growth
- International Trade and Investment
- Financial Development
- Energy Demand and Public Policy
- Econometrics
Publications See all Abdulelah Darandary’s publications

Regional Fuel Consumption and Carbon Dioxide Emissions in Saudi Arabia: Impacts of Electricity Price Reforms
It has been two years since the beginning of COVID-19, a one-of-a-kind crisis in recent…
5th March 2023
A Remaining Piece of the COVID-19 Puzzle: Saudi Arabia’s Remittances Account
It has been two years since the beginning of COVID-19, a one-of-a-kind crisis in recent…
30th May 2022