EFG Hermes, an EFG Holding company and the leading investment bank in the MENA region, concluded the Saudi Capital Market Investor Conference in a formal partnership with the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul) which Convened against the backdrop of heightened regional geopolitical tensions, the cconference which took place from May 17-19th brought together prominent institutional investors and top-tier Saudi-listed companies to affirm investor confidence and demonstrate the enduring resilience of Saudi’s capital markets in the face of material external pressures.
The Saudi Capital Market Investor Conference functions as a deliberate and strategically timed signal to the global investment community, reaffirming Riyadh’s financial markets and the listed corporate entities’ commitment to stability, transparency, and structural integrity. The event offers institutional investors direct access to company management, insights into forward-looking strategic initiatives, and authoritative perspectives on how leading Saudi-listed firms are actively managing geopolitical risks while maintaining operational continuity and financial stability.
Mohammed Al-Rumaih, CEO of the Saudi Exchange, commented during the event, providing a comprehensive overview of the Saudi Exchange’s outlook and strategic position. He said: “This event underscores the resilience of Saudi-listed companies on the global stage and highlights the Saudi Capital Market’s significant influence and authority. It also sets an appropriate tone and reaffirms the Saudi Exchange’s leadership role in fostering its ecosystem and supporting the broader economy. We remain dedicated to working with all our partners towards our shared objective of forming an advanced capital market.”
Mohamed Ebeid, Co-CEO of EFG Hermes, an EFG Holding company, further addressed the strategic rationale for the event amid the prevailing geopolitical climate. Ebeid stated: “The continued strength of corporate performance across KSA is proof positive of the massive inherent potential that Saudi companies possess. Our goal is to highlight how resilient business models present on the Saudi Exchange are navigating headwinds while maintaining robust fundamentals.”
Saud Altassan, CEO of EFG Hermes KSA, “The consistent performance of Saudi-listed companies demonstrates the underlying strength of our market. EFG Hermes KSA remains committed to supporting the investment ecosystem by highlighting these resilient business models to the global investor community. By focusing on the solid fundamentals, we aim to foster long-term investor confidence and contribute to the Kingdom’s ongoing economic progress.”
EFG Hermes anticipates that structured investor engagement initiatives of this nature will remain an essential instrument for sustaining institutional confidence in Saudi’s capital markets, particularly as the full economic implications of the regional conflict continue to be assessed by market participants globally. EFG Hermes expects the Saudi Capital Market Investor Conference to contribute meaningfully to supporting market liquidity and reinforcing the long-term structural appeal of Saudi-listed securities, subject to the evolution of regional security conditions and broader macroeconomic developments.
In 2025, EFG Hermes advised on 18 equity capital market (ECM) transactions, 16 debt capital market (DCM) transactions, and 8 M&A transactions across the region, with notable engagements in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Oman, and Egypt. These activities highlight the firm’s leadership in regional capital markets and its ongoing role in connecting regional and international investors with strategic opportunities.
