Saudi Capital Market Forum launches today under theme of ‘Powering Growth’

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The Saudi Capital Market Forum (SCMF) 2024 kicks off today, Feb. 19, under the theme "Powering Growth”.

This year’s edition brings together financial sector experts, government officials, along with several exporters and investors to enhance cooperation and participate in constructive dialogues that contribute to the progress of the financial markets sector.

Under the title "The Greatest Success Story of the 21st Century," the first track’s agenda witnesses the participation of a high-profile group of individuals to highlight Saudi Arabia’s achievements, its future aspirations in the field of capital markets, and the potential impact on investment flows. It also addresses continuous efforts to enhance the position of the Saudi capital market within the global financial system.

The first panel's speakers include Mohammed Al-Jadaan, Minister of Finance and Chairman of the Financial Sector Development Program Committee; Khalid Al-Falih, Minister of Investment; Mohammed Al-Tuwaijri, Deputy Board Chairman of the National Development Fund; Faisal Al-Ibrahim, Minister of Economy and Planning; and Mohammed ElKuwaiz, Chairman of the Capital Market Authority (CMA).

This event aims to explore the key opportunities and challenges in the fields of sustainability, technology, and innovation, shedding light on various sectors in the Saudi capital market through a series of rich sessions featuring prominent speakers and experts in the financial sector within six main tracks.

Other tracks on the SCMF’s agenda include Unleashing the Saudi Capital Markets Potential; The Tech Advantage: Leveraging Innovation in Capital Markets; The Annual Economic Sprint; Saudi Exchange: The Capital of Capital; and Focus on Sustainable Energy.

The forum will conclude with the presentation of the 2023 Saudi Capital Market Awards, which recognize the efforts of market participants who have contributed to the advancement of the Saudi capital market in various categories.

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