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Positive sentiment in Saudi stock market boosts August performance, says Arbah Capital executive

Mohammed Al-Farraj of Arbah Capital says improved investor sentiment is driving strong performance in the Saudi stock market during August.

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Mohammed Al-Farraj, Senior Head of Asset Management at Arbah Capital, said that positive sentiment in the Saudi stock market is reflected in the performance of trading sessions in August, amid a noticeable improvement in investor confidence.

Al-Farraj added, in an interview with Al Ekhbariya TV, that the banking sector's results for the first half of 2026 were historic, both in terms of revenue growth and net income. He highlighted the importance of the Capital Market Authority's future plans, efforts to improve the quality of upcoming listings, and the introduction of regulations aimed at attracting foreign investors.

He continued that partnerships and investments between technology companies and artificial intelligence service providers could open new horizons for the growth of listed companies in the Saudi market, noting that this could become a key source of revenue for the financial market and may lead to significant AI sector listings.

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