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Saudi Arabia’s New CMA Chief Al-Sudairi Signals a New Phase of Market Reform in First Interview
Saudi Arabia's new CMA Chairman Mazen Al-Sudairi unveiled a comprehensive market reform agenda prioritizing fairness, IPO quality, liquidity, and investor participation.
Saudi Arabia Sees 12.8% Growth in 2027. Is Tadawul Starting to Look Undervalued?
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Finance projects 12.8% GDP growth in 2027, yet the Tadawul All Share Index has declined 8.56% over the past year. Technical signals show widespread weakness across Saudi equities, raising questions about whether valuations have become attractive ahead of the expected recov
Saudi CMA Proposes Mandatory Earnings Calls: From Investor-Relations Best Practice to a Main Market Standard
Saudi Arabia's Capital Market Authority has proposed requiring all Main Market-listed companies to conduct mandatory earnings calls twice yearly, representing a significant formalization of investor communication standards in the Kingdom.
Virtu brings POSIT block trading to Saudi equities
Virtu Financial has launched POSIT block trading indications for 245 of the most liquid stocks on the Saudi Exchange, with State Street Investment Management executing the first transaction. The service aims to minimize information leakage and reduce market impact for buy-side traders.
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Tadawul Approves Albilad Capital as Market Maker for Three Saudi ETFs
The Saudi Exchange approved Albilad Capital as market maker for three Saudi ETFs starting September 21, 2026, with strict liquidity requirements including 80% minimum order presence and maximum 2% bid-ask spreads.
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GCC Stocks Under Pressure as Conflict Escalation Pushes Oil Above $100
GCC stock markets declined on Wednesday as Middle East conflict escalation drove oil above $100, threatening energy infrastructure and shipping routes. Abu Dhabi and Oman bucked the trend with gains while most regional bourses closed lower.
Types of Sukuk Structures Explained: Why Saudi Arabia Chose Ijarah for its Latest Offering
Saudi Arabia's $3.25 billion Ijarah Sukuk offering attracted $16.5 billion in investor orders, demonstrating strong demand for Islamic bonds. Sukuk structures vary based on underlying assets and Sharia-compliant contracts, with Ijarah being one of the most established options.
Saudi Stocks Lead GCC Rally as Oil, Earnings Lift Markets
Saudi Arabia's Tadawul All Share Index surged 5.07% in August to a four-month high, led by financial stocks and supported by elevated oil prices and strong Q2 earnings. The rally marked the best GCC performance for the month.
Saudi Exchange and Muqassa Roll Out Structural Upgrades to the Derivatives Market
Saudi Arabia's derivatives market received significant structural enhancements on August 19, 2026, including one-year fee waivers, margin optimizations, and new market-making agreements to boost liquidity and participation.
Saudi Foreign Ownership Reform Could Drive a New Wave of Index Flows
Saudi Arabia's potential easing of foreign ownership limits could increase the investability of Saudi companies in international benchmarks, triggering significant passive fund rebalancing and index flows.
Albilad vs. Al Rajhi MSCI Saudi Equity ETFs. Two Similar Shariah ETFs by Big Banks.
Saudi investors now have two locally listed Shariah-compliant equity ETFs tracking the same MSCI benchmark. The Albilad MSCI Saudi Equity ETF (9412) and Al Rajhi MSCI Saudi Equity ETF (9413) offer investors a direct fee and execution choice.
Al Rajhi’s New Saudi Equity ETF Starts Trading on Tadawul
Al Rajhi launched its MSCI Saudi Equity ETF on Tadawul under ticker 9413, offering Shariah-compliant exposure to over 250 Saudi companies with a competitive 0.25% expense ratio.
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