Investing in Saudi Arabia
Exchange(s), regular trading hours, the securities regulator, and the local gold-buying convention — sourced and dated. No live quotes, no index levels, no recommendations.
Markets
Currency: SAR · Region: Gulf / GCC
Saudi Exchange (Tadawul) (Tadawul)
MIC: XSAU · Currency: SAR · Timezone: Asia/Riyadh
| Days | Regular hours (local time) |
|---|---|
| Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | 10:00–15:00 |
Source: https://www.saudiexchange.sa/ · checked 2026-09-26. Regular session hours; public holidays not modelled.
Main index
- Tadawul All-Share Index (TASI) — Saudi Exchange (Tadawul) (source)
See live open/closed status for this and other exchanges on Market hours.
Regulator
Capital Market Authority (CMA) of Saudi Arabia — https://cma.org.sa/
Gold & silver convention
Typical local unit(s): Gram (g). Typical purity: 21K, 22K, 24K / .999+ (fine).
21K is the most commonly sold retail gold jewellery standard in Saudi Arabia, priced and sold per gram, with 24K and 22K also available. (Source: gold.sa (Saudi gold market reference))
Use the gold and silver reference pages to convert between units and price a given weight/purity — they support every unit and purity listed above.
Good to know
- The Saudi Exchange (Tadawul) trades Sunday through Thursday, following the Saudi working week, rather than the Monday-Friday week used by most Western markets. (Source: Saudi Exchange)
- Foreign retail investors can access Tadawul-listed shares indirectly via Swap Agreements or the Qualified Foreign Investor (QFI) framework rather than opening accounts directly in most cases. (Source: Saudi Exchange)
fin·calc tools for Saudi Arabia
Frequently Asked Questions
What stock exchange does Saudi Arabia have?
Saudi Exchange (Tadawul)
Who regulates investing in Saudi Arabia?
Capital Market Authority (CMA) of Saudi Arabia