Jeddah, Dhu-Al-Qa'dah 22, 1438, Aug 14, 2017, SPA -- The Economic and Development Affairs Council held a meeting here tonight at Al-Salam Palace. During the meeting, the Council reviewed a number of economic and developmental topics, including a presentation by the Ministry of Economy and Planning, on the economic and development report during the second quarter of the current fiscal year. The Ministry's presentation included local and international economic trends and highlighted economic developments and growth rates, in addition to a study on the economic outlook for GDP, inflation and the national labor market. The Council took the necessary recommendations on these issues. -- SPA 21:56 LOCAL TIME 18:56 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w466266