Arabic markets see 18% growth in nine months
Throughout the first nine months of 2026, the Arab financial markets experienced unprecedented growth. The total value of transactions reached approximately $825 billion, marking an 18% increase compared to the same period last year. The market capitalization rose to around $4.3 trillion, representing an 8% increase since the beginning of the year. Data showed that the cumulative trading volume reached 1.5 trillion shares, a 62% year-on-year increase, with the number of transactions rising to 135 million—an almost 10% growth. Experts confirmed that the markets went through three main phases during the year: starting with a positive momentum, then a shock phase followed by risk reassessment, and finally a period of relative stability and cautious recovery. Despite these fluctuations, stock exchanges continued to effectively handle geopolitical volatility, oil prices, and global interest rate changes. Officials also emphasized the importance of strengthening cooperation among Arab markets and developing infrastructure to enable greater integration and facilitate investor access—particularly through the shared platform "Tadawul," which currently connects 12 markets and aims to expand investor base, improve liquidity, and enhance regional trading activity.
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