Foreign Ownership in Saudi Market Rises 501% Over Eight Years
Foreign ownership in Saudi Arabia’s financial market grew 501% between 2017 and 2024, totalling USD 112 billion, driven by regulatory reforms and Vision 2030 initiatives to deepen the capital market.
Foreign ownership in Saudi Arabia’s financial market reached SAR 420 billion (USD 112 billion) by the end of 2024, marking a 501% increase compared to 2017. The growth follows regulatory changes aimed at improving market access, transparency, and investor participation.
The increase is part of a broader financial sector development strategy aligned with national goals to deepen capital markets and enhance their contribution to the economy.
Plans for 2025 include expanding financing options for new and growing companies through public listings, increasing the diversity of investment products, and strengthening the asset management industry.
Ongoing efforts also focus on developing the regulatory framework for sukuk and debt instruments to support public and private sector funding.
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