Saudi Arabia: Finance and Banking

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has introduced a comprehensive new framework governing foreign ownership of real estate through Royal Decree No. M/14, marking a significant shift in the regulatory landscape for international investors. This framework establishes detailed conditions, geographical zones, and registration requirements for non-Saudi individuals and entities seeking to acquire property rights in the Kingdom. The new regulations form part of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 initiative to enhance foreign in

Saudi Arabia is becoming a major hub for technology, AI and advanced industries as businesses expand into the Kingdom to access large-scale government and private-sector demand. Strong investment in digital infrastructure, clearer licensing routes and growing demand for localisation are accelerating growth across tech, fintech, industrial and healthcare sectors

Traditionally, finance teams were responsible for invoicing across organizations of all sizes in the GCC. The system was operational and predictable, and rarely posed a concern for the boardroom. However, that landscape is changing fast.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has introduced a comprehensive new framework governing foreign ownership of real estate through Royal Decree No. M/14, marking a significant shift in the regulatory landscape for international investors. This framework establishes detailed conditions, geographical zones, and registration requirements for non-Saudi individuals and entities seeking to acquire property rights in the Kingdom. The new regulations form part of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 initiative to enhance foreign in

Capital Market Authority introduces a comprehensive framework ensuring that netting agreements and related collateral arrangements remain enforceable, even during bankruptcy...

On July 2, 2025, the Saudi Capital Market Authority ("CMA") issued the Close-out Netting and Related Collateral Arrangements Regulation ("Regulation"), establishing a comprehensive legal...