RIYADH — Saudi Arabia will allow foreign investors to continue trading in its capital markets even after leaving the Gulf region, in a move aimed at expanding the kingdom’s investor base and enhancing market liquidity.
According to the Capital Market Authority (CMA), foreign investors residing in GCC countries can directly invest in shares listed on the Saudi stock market. The new rule ensures that those who later move abroad can still maintain their investment accounts and trade in listed equities.
This development builds on reforms introduced earlier in July, which opened the Saudi stock exchange to Gulf residents. The latest decision is expected to attract greater foreign participation, boost investor confidence, and strengthen the overall depth and liquidity of the Saudi market — one of the largest in the Middle East.
Saudi Arabia's new rule permits foreign investors to trade in its capital markets even after departing the Gulf, aiming to boost market liquidity and investor confidence. The Capital Market Authority's decision allows GCC residents to maintain investment accounts, fostering increased foreign participation in one of the Middle East's largest markets.