GCC Residents Can Now Trade in Saudi Stock Market

The Capital Market Authority has approved regulatory amendments allowing individual foreign investors residing in GCC countries to open investment accounts and directly trade listed stocks on the Saudi main market.

Previously, access for such investors was limited to debt instruments, the parallel market, mutual funds, and derivatives. The updated framework expands eligibility, simplifies account-opening procedures, and permits continued trading even after the investor leaves the GCC - provided they had previously opened an account.

The move aims to boost foreign investment, enhance market liquidity, and support economic growth.