Regulatory Alerts2026-01-06
Rules for Foreign Investment in Securities
The Capital Market Authority of Saudi Arabia has issued these Rules to regulate foreign investment in listed securities, debt instruments, and fund units. The framework establishes a 10 percent individual ownership cap for non-residing investors and a 49 percent aggregate limit, while mandating a two-year holding period for Foreign Strategic Investors. The Exchange is required to publish ongoing ownership statistics and company-specific restrictions to enforce compliance with the Capital Market Law.
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