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Saudi Market Intelligence

Sound strategy in the Kingdom starts with the data, not with frameworks imported from other markets. The Saudi economy has its own structure, its own regulatory environment, and its own competitive dynamics — and decisions built on generic assumptions tend to surface their cost later, in budget cycles, investor confidence, and the gap between aspiration and result. This hub is Elevare Partners' market-intelligence track: grounded analysis of the sectors, institutions, and forces shaping Saudi business, including the weekly market digest and our evergreen explainers. The Saudi Exchange is one of the largest in the world by market capitalization and now sits firmly inside the major global indices, which has changed the composition of the investor base and raised the standard for disclosure and governance. Foreign ownership has multiplied since the market first opened in 2015. The regulatory environment is reforming quickly across capital markets, competition, and foreign investment. For boards, listed companies, and entrants, reading these shifts accurately is the difference between strategy that moves with conviction and effort spent in the wrong direction. The analysis here is built to inform that reading — specific to the Saudi context, anchored in real data, and refined by experience inside the Kingdom's most important institutions.

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September 3, 2026

SAIB to sell American Express Saudi stake for SAR 1.43B; TASI ends at 11,032.91

SAIB books SAR 792M gain on Amex stake sale; Kingdom Holding closes Al-Hilal deal; ANB prices $750M sukuk; TASI closes 2026-09-03 up 0.19%.

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August 20, 2026

Aramco, Maaden form mining JV; TASI ends week at 10,954.46

Aramco and Maaden sign shareholders' agreement for transition-minerals JV; BinDawood closes UAE bakery deal; Diriyah Co. signs SAR 2B financing with anb.

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August 13, 2026

Aramco posts Q2 net profit of $33.4B, declares SAR 82B dividend

TASI ends session at 10,823.60 on Aug. 13; 46 firms disclose Q2 results; PIF-led consortium closes $55B EA acquisition.

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August 6, 2026

Aramco Q2 profit jumps 42% to SAR 121.5B; declares SAR 82B dividend

Aramco leads Q2 2026 earnings season as 46 Tadawul-listed firms report; TASI ends the week at 10,811.57, down 0.7% on the final session.

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July 30, 2026

Saudi banks Q2 net profit rises 12.5% to SAR 24.87B; SABIC narrows loss

Tadawul-listed lenders post record quarterly earnings, SABIC declares SAR 3.3B H1 dividend, and PIF signs $24.5B financing MoUs with US EXIM and World Bank arms.

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June 18, 2026

KAFD DMC secures SAR 12B Murabaha facility; CMA clears Riyad Bank SAR 10B debt program

PIF-owned KAFD DMC closes its first independently arranged 15-year senior-secured Murabaha; CMA approves Riyad Bank debt issuance and reports SAR 179.1M in 2025 fines.

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May 28, 2026

Aramco exits PRefChem JV; CMA convicts Saudi German Health board over financials

Aramco transfers Pengerang stakes to PETRONAS, CMA fines Saudi German Health board ~SAR 18M, MSGA files Nomu prospectus, and Tadawul auction trades SAR 5.7B.

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May 14, 2026

Aramco posts Q1 2026 adjusted net income of $33.6B, declares $21.9B dividend

Aramco leads Q1 2026 reporting season as 29 TASI issuers file results; Dar AlBalad IPO draws 66.6x institutional demand; CMA fines exceed SAR 10.7M.

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April 17, 2026

PIF Board approves 2026-2030 strategy; TASI ends week at 11,554

PIF sets three-portfolio structure targeting six domestic ecosystems; TASI ends the week at 11,554.16 after touching a five-month high on April 15.

Frequently asked questions

How large is the Saudi stock market?

The Saudi Exchange ranks among the ten largest exchanges in the world by market capitalization and is the largest in the MENA region. It comprises the Main Market, home to the TASI index, and Nomu, the parallel market for growth companies. Its inclusion in the major global emerging-market indices brought substantial passive and active foreign inflows.

Can foreign investors access the Saudi market?

Yes, through several channels that have widened over time: the Qualified Foreign Investor framework, swap arrangements, and direct access for GCC nationals and residents to the Main Market. All categories of non-resident foreign investors can participate in Nomu. Foreign ownership has grown many times over since the market first opened to direct foreign investment in 2015.