RIYADH — Saudi Arabia will fully open its capital market to foreign investors starting February 1, 2026, after authorities removed all remaining investment restrictions, according to an announcement by the Capital Market Authority (CMA).
The move allows foreign investors of all types to invest directly in Saudi-listed shares without meeting prior eligibility conditions. It marks the first time the Kingdom’s capital market will be accessible to international investors on the same terms as local participants.
Removal of Previous Restrictions
The CMA said on January 6 that it has ended the…
