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IBKR Becomes First International Broker To Offer Foreign Traders Access To Saudi Exchange

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Updated
Mar 7, 2026

Interactive Brokers has inked a historic deal with Saudi National Bank Capital, giving foreign retail traders access to stocks, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and real estate investments trusts (REITs) on the Saudi Stock Exchange, known as Tadawul.

Key Takeaways

  • Clients of IBKR can deal in the Middle East’s biggest stock exchange, home to 234 companies spanning 21 sectors, including Al Rajhi Bank and Saudi Aramco.
  • View the latest tradable assets by navigating IBKR’s Products Search and selecting ‘Saudi Arabia’ under ‘EMEA’ in ‘Regions’.
  • The total market cap on Saudi Exchange Main Market is around SAR 10.05 trillion with an average daily trading volume of around SAR 10.64 billion, according to Saudi Tadawul Group.
  • Saudi Arabia is the Persian Gulf’s leading economy and is poised for more change after regulatory developments that have enabled foreign retail investors access to Saudi equities.
Using Interactive Brokers' product search to find Tadawul stocks
IBKR Product Search

Existing IBKR users can start trading Saudi securities within 24 hours by following these steps:

  1. Sign in to the Portal
  2. Select ‘User’ under ‘Settings’
  3. Choose ‘Trading Permissions’
  4. Choose ‘Stocks – Add/Edit’
  5. Choose ‘Saudi Arabia’ and press ‘Continue’
  6. Review the legal documents and press ‘Continue’

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Interactive Brokers (IBKR) is a premier brokerage, providing access to 150 markets in 33 countries, along with a suite of comprehensive investment services. With over 40 years of experience, this Nasdaq-listed firm adheres to stringent regulations by the SEC, FCA, CIRO, and SFC, amongst others, and is one of the most trusted brokers for trading around the globe.