Riyadh, July 14, 2025- The Capital Market Authority (CMA) of Saudi Arabia has made the announcement that citizens of nations that are members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are now able to directly invest in Tadawul . The primary stock market of the Kingdom. It is now possible for investors in the GCC, to create investment accounts and trade listed shares. Now there is no need for intermediaries thanks to this regulation reform, which removes earlier prohibitions.
Saudi Arabia’s vision 2030
This action is a component of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 plan. The plan aims to broaden the scope of regional and international investment. This to diversify the economy and deepen financial markets. The trading value of the Saudi Arabian stock market was 183.5 billion dollars in the first half of 2025. It is the largest stock market in the Gulf area.
Past restrictions on GCC:
Previously, inhabitants of the GCC were restricted to solely participating in debt markets, parallel markets, and derivatives. Other alternative investment methods included swap agreements and other indirect investment avenues. The new regulations streamline the process of opening an account. expand investing opportunities to former residents who opened accounts during their time as residents.
According to Mohammed El-Kuwaiz, Chairman of the CMA, “This move promotes the openness of the market internationally while simultaneously building long-term investment relationships within a regulatory environment that is more flexible and attractive.”
The Gulf Cooperation Council, which launches its annual summit today in Kuwait amid its deepest ever internal crisis, comprises six Arab monarchies who sit on a third of the world’s oil. A political and economic union, the GCC comprises Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Bahrain.
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The reform is anticipated to improve liquidity, transparency, and investor protection. This is to create deeper economic linkages among the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations. In addition to this, it bolsters Saudi Arabia’s status as a key financial hub in the Middle East. It provides support for the country’s inclusion in global stock indices.
This move represents a significant step towards regional financial integration and offers inhabitants of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) . These chances have never been seen before to engage directly in one of the most vibrant stock markets. .
