Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Lead Organization: Capital Market Authority (CMA) of Saudi Arabia

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will hold WIW 2023 from Oct 02, 2023 to Oct 08, 2023

In Saudi Arabia, the Capital Market Authority (CMA) is coordinating the World Investor Week (WIW), as being a member of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) C8 committee.

For the upcoming eighth edition of the WIW, in which will be taking place in 2023, CMA eagerly planning to contribute using both online platforms and in-person activities, such as social media posts, webinars, educational lectures at universities, and participating in the related exhibitions.

CMA contribution to the WIW 2023 will take place throughout its two awareness programs; Thameen “in Arabic means Precious”, and Smart Investor programs. These two programs are CMA’s initiatives that has been created for the purpose of increasing the national financial literacy. Thameen is targeting adults in general, as well as current and potential investors in the capital market, while Smart Investor is tailored for the youth generation.

The campaign is planned to focus on the following areas: Investment frauds and scams prevention, financial planning and management, Saving, investments risks, and investor protection.

In support of WIW 2023, CMA invites all other organizations in Saudi Arabia to participate and promote initiatives that align with the campaign objectives. All are welcomed to reach out CMA national coordinators and discuss further opportunities to contribute to the WIW 2023.

World Investor Week Coordinator(s): Ali Aldakheel, ali.aldakheel@cma.org.sa | Mohammed Alsogaeh, Mohammad.Alsogaeh@cma.org.sa | Saleh Alsaikhan, Saleh.AlSaikhan@cma.org.sa

Updated: October 02, 2023