Tadawul Group CEO to (Maaal): Number of qualified foreign investors expected to grow 12% in 2024, foreign investments to exceed 430 billion riyals by January 2025

Engineer Khalid Al-Hussan, CEO of the Saudi Tadawul Group, revealed that the participation of foreign investors has reached unprecedented record levels in the Saudi financial market, as the number of qualified foreign investors grew last year by 12% compared to 2023, and the value of foreign investments reached more than 430 billion riyals by January 2025, while foreign investments in the sukuk market increased by 55% during 2024.

Al-Hussan explained to (Maaal) on the sidelines of the closing of the fourth edition of the Financial Markets Forum in Riyadh for the year 2025, that recording these record levels reflects the high confidence in “Tadawul Saudi Arabia”, and these achievements enhance the Kingdom’s position as a global financial center that attracts investment. Regarding the activities of the Financial Markets Forum organized by “Tadawul Saudi Arabia”, Al-Hussan stressed that the forum is a leading platform at the global level, and a bridge linking the Saudi financial market with global markets, which reflects the strategic direction towards enhancing the position of the Saudi market globally, increasing its attractiveness to investors, and developing its regulatory and technical infrastructure.

He added: “We will continue to develop the capabilities of the Saudi financial market through innovation in data and financial technology, which enhances the efficiency of the market and provides more accurate and effective foundations. As we announced during the forum, we will soon launch data products through Wamid Company, which will provide several innovative options for companies and investors, which enhances the role of the Saudi Tadawul Group in driving innovation and development in the Saudi financial market.”

The fourth edition of the Financial Markets Forum 2025 in Riyadh witnessed the attendance of more than 487 global investors, and the total number of attendees exceeded 6,000. The forum also hosted 600 meetings over two days, in addition to the participation of more than 54 listed entities and companies.

Moreover, the Financial Markets Forum is a leading platform that contributes to enhancing cooperation and dialogue as the largest global event on the financial markets level, reflecting the group’s commitment to enhancing the position of the Saudi financial market as a global financial center, in addition to empowering the next generation by establishing qualitative initiatives specifically designed to enhance financial culture and provide young talents with the necessary skills to shape the future of financial markets. It also enhances cooperation and communication between local and international investors, issuers, and stakeholders in the financial sector.