This workshop provides a practical introduction to capital markets and their importance, covering primary and secondary markets and how trading works. Participants will explore the roles of key market participants, the trade lifecycle from order to settlement, and how regulation and disclosure help protect investors, with a focus on key takeaways for new investors

This workshop aims to introduce participants to the fundamentals of building investment portfolios, with a focus on asset allocation and diversification and their role in managing risk and achieving investment objectives. The workshop explores how to select and allocate different asset classes within a portfolio, the importance of balancing risk and return, and provides practical examples and applications to help participants understand how to build a diversified investment portfolio aligned with their investment goals.

This workshop introduces participants to the fundamentals of stock investing, from understanding how stock markets work and the key factors that influence company value to analyzing companies and evaluating investment opportunities. It covers key indicators and criteria used in stock analysis and helps participants understand how to assess risk and return and make informed investment decisions.

This workshop introduces participants to the fundamentals of risk management in capital markets and explores the key types of risks investors may face and how to identify and assess them. It also covers practical approaches to managing and mitigating risk, including diversification and asset allocation, helping participants make more informed investment decisions while balancing risk and return.

This workshop introduces participants to the fundamentals of reading financial statements and understanding key financial information used to assess a company’s performance and financial position. It covers how to read and analyze the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement, with a focus on key financial indicators that help investors evaluate companies and make informed investment decisions.

This workshop introduces participants to key investment instruments beyond stocks, including Sukuk, bonds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and real estate investment trusts (REITs). It explores the key characteristics, how each instrument works, and the associated sources of return and risk, helping participants understand how these instruments can be used within investment portfolios to support diversification.

This workshop introduces participants to the fundamentals of Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) and the process of companies entering the public market. It explores how IPOs and listings work, key factors investors should consider when evaluating listed companies, and how to assess company information, investment opportunities, and associated risks to support more informed investment decisions.

This workshop introduces participants to key market trends and the factors that influence market movements and asset prices. It focuses on how to analyze financial and economic information to better understand changes in the market, while developing a structured approach to investment decision-making, evaluating risks and opportunities, and avoiding decisions driven by short-term market reactions.

The Financial Skills Framework (Rakeeza) Introductory Workshop provides an overview of the Financial Skills Framework, a reference that defines the skills, behaviours, and proficiency levels required for job roles within the financial sector. The workshop introduces the framework’s development journey, structure, and key components, and highlights its role in supporting human capital management through applications in recruitment, learning and development, talent management, and career planning.

An executive meeting in Shanghai, China, aimed at connecting Saudi leaders with global capital market ecosystems through enhanced institutional engagement and the development of international collaboration.

The meeting seeks to prepare a select group of market leaders to engage more effectively with global markets by providing advanced insights, expanding institutional networks, and strengthening strategic readiness.