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SAB Invest becomes first market maker for ETFs on the Saudi Exchange
19 May 2026 Saudi Arabia
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SAB Invest, the investment arm of Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB), has announced its official registration by the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul) as the first ETF market maker in the Kingdom.
The achievement marks a new era for Saudi Arabia’s capital market, supporting Vision 2030’s Financial Sector Development Program and delivering tangible benefits to investors through improved ETF trading efficiency, the firm says.
As the first entity to be registered under Tadawul’s ETF market making framework, SAB Invest will provide continuous two-way quotes for the SAB Invest Saudi Quant ETF — Saudi Arabia’s first quantitatively driven, Shariah-compliant exchange-traded fund.
This role is designed to deliver better liquidity, tighter bid-ask spreads, and enhanced pricing efficiency, empowering investors with greater flexibility in accessing the Saudi equity market.
Ali Almansour, CEO of SAB Invest, says: “Our registration as the first ETF market maker on Tadawul is a defining milestone for SAB Invest and for the Kingdom’s capital markets. By enabling more efficient and transparent ETF trading, we are empowering investors and supporting the evolution of Saudi Arabia as a global financial hub.
“This achievement reflects our commitment to innovation, robust governance, and the long-term development of the financial sector in line with Vision 2030.”
The SAB Invest Saudi Quant ETF offers investors access to a rules-based, systematic investment strategy on Tadawul, expanding the range of Shariah-compliant solutions available in the Kingdom.
SAB Invest says its market-making role is expected to set a new benchmark for ETF market development, supporting Tadawul’s ambition to deepen liquidity and attract both domestic and international investors.
Majed AlQahtani, chief brokerage officer of SAB Invest, adds: “This achievement underscores the leadership of SAB Invest in developing the market, shaping the future of trading, and deepening the capital market.
“Our role as the first market maker for exchange-traded funds — particularly the SAB Invest Saudi Quant ETF extends beyond providing liquidity and enhancing trading efficiency to offering innovative investment solutions that keep pace with the rapid evolution of the Saudi capital market and directly contribute to attracting and expanding the investor base.”
This milestone is fully aligned with Saudi Vision 2030’s ambition to diversify the economy, deepen the financial sector, and position the Kingdom as a leading global investment destination, SAB Invest notes.
By advancing ETF market making, SAB Invest says it is contributing to a more dynamic, transparent, and accessible capital market ecosystem for all stakeholders.
The achievement marks a new era for Saudi Arabia’s capital market, supporting Vision 2030’s Financial Sector Development Program and delivering tangible benefits to investors through improved ETF trading efficiency, the firm says.
As the first entity to be registered under Tadawul’s ETF market making framework, SAB Invest will provide continuous two-way quotes for the SAB Invest Saudi Quant ETF — Saudi Arabia’s first quantitatively driven, Shariah-compliant exchange-traded fund.
This role is designed to deliver better liquidity, tighter bid-ask spreads, and enhanced pricing efficiency, empowering investors with greater flexibility in accessing the Saudi equity market.
Ali Almansour, CEO of SAB Invest, says: “Our registration as the first ETF market maker on Tadawul is a defining milestone for SAB Invest and for the Kingdom’s capital markets. By enabling more efficient and transparent ETF trading, we are empowering investors and supporting the evolution of Saudi Arabia as a global financial hub.
“This achievement reflects our commitment to innovation, robust governance, and the long-term development of the financial sector in line with Vision 2030.”
The SAB Invest Saudi Quant ETF offers investors access to a rules-based, systematic investment strategy on Tadawul, expanding the range of Shariah-compliant solutions available in the Kingdom.
SAB Invest says its market-making role is expected to set a new benchmark for ETF market development, supporting Tadawul’s ambition to deepen liquidity and attract both domestic and international investors.
Majed AlQahtani, chief brokerage officer of SAB Invest, adds: “This achievement underscores the leadership of SAB Invest in developing the market, shaping the future of trading, and deepening the capital market.
“Our role as the first market maker for exchange-traded funds — particularly the SAB Invest Saudi Quant ETF extends beyond providing liquidity and enhancing trading efficiency to offering innovative investment solutions that keep pace with the rapid evolution of the Saudi capital market and directly contribute to attracting and expanding the investor base.”
This milestone is fully aligned with Saudi Vision 2030’s ambition to diversify the economy, deepen the financial sector, and position the Kingdom as a leading global investment destination, SAB Invest notes.
By advancing ETF market making, SAB Invest says it is contributing to a more dynamic, transparent, and accessible capital market ecosystem for all stakeholders.
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