Saudi Arabia’s capital markets are at the heart of its economic transformation

At a fireside chat during Arqaam Capital’s 12th Annual MENA Investor Conference, Sami Sindi (Non-Executive Director and Chairman, Arqaam Capital) sat down with Mustafa Alrawi (Group Director, IMI Media) to explore how Vision 2030 is unlocking real opportunities for investors. The discussion highlighted capital markets reform as a key driver of diversification, institutional investment, and financial modernization.

Vision 2030 is more than mega-projects – it’s a full-scale economic overhaul, improving capital access, regulation, and governance. Saudi Arabia blends emerging-market potential with developed-market strengths including a young, educated population and rising demand across sectors.

Institutional capital is rising as reforms deepen liquidity, boost transparency, and diversify investment tools. A growing IPO pipeline reflects both private sector momentum and state enterprise restructuring.

Oil still matters, but the growth story now rests on structural reforms and consistent policy. Sectors like AI, housing, and infrastructure are gaining traction and the broader opportunity is already active across public and private markets.

As Sami Sindi put it, this is a generational shift that’s gaining global attention.