Sahm: Investors are becoming more interested in how workforce development, innovation, and regulation will influence prospects in the years to come as Saudi Arabia’s financial markets continue to change. A specialized panel discussed Saudi Arabia’s investment outlook for 2026 and the major issues driving capital allocation and long-term market growth at the Sahm Investment Strategy Summit 2026 in Riyadh, which was organized by Sahm Capital.

Leaders in the regulatory, private equity, and financial education domains were brought together for the panel to talk about how human capital, innovation ecosystems, and macro circumstances are coming together to influence the next stage of development. Huma Ejaz, Sahm Capital’s Vice President of Advisory and Asset Management, moderated the discussion.

Niaz Ahmad, Executive Director at ewpartners, kicked off the conversation by highlighting Saudi Arabia’s continued market diversification and macroeconomic stability, pointing out that these factors are attracting more investor interest as the market looks to 2026. He stated that while Saudi Arabia continues to present itself as a high-growth country with a developing investment environment, investor interest is growing across both existing industries and new verticals.

Sara Hamad Bin Seaidan, Manager of the Capital Market Authority’s (CMA) FinTech Experiment Unit, discussed how regulators are attempting to encourage innovation while preserving the integrity of the market. She clarified that the CMA’s goal is to provide a forward-thinking regulatory framework that permits responsible experimentation, enabling the testing of novel fintech solutions while guaranteeing stability and investor safety.

Ahmad underlined that investors are becoming more picky and thematic in their approach as the conversation shifted to sector potential. He emphasized the significance of value creation and localization as crucial factors for long-term investment success, pointing to developing sectors that are in line with continuing market expansion as areas of increasing interest.

The rising significance of talent and skills in maintaining capital market development was another topic covered by the panel. The Financial Academy’s Director of the Capital Market Center, Mohammed Almoahmmed, emphasized that a key component of market resilience is worker preparedness. He described the initiatives that the Financial Academy is funding to provide the next generation of analysts, asset managers, and fintech workers the skills that the more complicated markets need.

Panelists stressed throughout the discussion that comprehending how innovation, regulation, and human capital support one another would be essential to effective investment positioning for 2026. They pointed out that investors that keep up with these fundamental changes would be better equipped to handle new possibilities and hazards as Saudi Arabia’s financial markets continue to grow.

The Capital Market Authority (CMA) has granted Sahm Capital, a Riyadh-registerd company, complete regulatory licenses to engage in dealing, advising, custody, arranging, and managing investments and operating funds activities in the securities business (License no. 22251-25). Sahm Capital has become one of the Saudi Exchange’s fastest-growing members by using cutting-edge financial solutions and unique technology to provide smooth, one-stop financial services.