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Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Shatters Barriers: Tadawul to Open for All Foreign Investors in February

In a move that signals the dawn of a new era for Middle Eastern finance, the Saudi Arabian Capital Market Authority (CMA) announced on January 6, 2026, that it will officially eliminate the Qualified Foreign Investor (QFI) framework. Effective February 1, 2026, the Kingdom’s stock exchange, the Tadawul, will

Saudi Arabia

Kingdom Unbound: Saudi Arabia Dismantles Barriers to Global Capital in Landmark Market Liberalization

In a move that signals the final dismantling of the "financial fortress" once surrounding the Middle East's largest economy, Saudi Arabia has officially announced the full liberalization of its capital markets. Effective February 1, 2026, the Saudi Capital Market Authority (CMA) will allow all categories of

Saudi Aramco

Saudi Aramco Implements 2026 Feedstock Price Hikes: Industrial Giants Face Margin Pressure as Energy Reforms Accelerate

On January 1, 2026, Saudi Aramco (TADAWUL: 2222) officially notified companies listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) of significant adjustments to feedstock and fuel prices. This move, effective immediately, marks a critical milestone in the Kingdom’s multi-year energy subsidy reform program. The adjustments primarily target methane, ethane, diesel,