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Alinma Bank

Alinma Bank provides shariah based banking and investment services. The bank operates its business through the following segments: Retail banking, Corporate banking, Treasury and Investment & brokerage. The Retail banking segment includes financing, deposit and other services for individuals and small to medium sized businesses. The Corporate banking segment includes financing, deposit and other products & services for corporate and institutional customers. The Treasury segment includes murabahas with banks, investments and treasury services. The Investment and brokerage segment engages in investment management, brokerage services and asset management activities related to dealing, managing, arranging, advising and custody of securities. The company was founded on March 28, 2006 and is headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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Emirates NBD

Emirates NBD Bank PJSC is Dubai's government-owned bank and is one of the largest banking groups in the Middle East in terms of assets.

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Al Rajhi Bank

Al Rajhi Capital is a leading financial services company that provides a range of diverse, innovative, and Shariah-compliant financial products and services. Our mission is to provide high-quality investment banking products and services tailored to me...

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First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)

FAB, the UAE's largest bank, offers personalized banking services including credit cards, Islamic banking, loans, and mortgages. With a global network and customer-centric approach, FAB empowers clients to grow stronger through tailored financial solut...

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Standard Chartered

Standard Chartered Bank is a leading international bank that offers a range of financial services including personal and business banking, wealth management, insurance, lending, and investment services to customers across Asia, Africa, and the Middle E...

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Norton Rose Fulbright

Norton Rose Fulbright is a global law firm providing full business law services to leading corporations and financial institutions worldwide.

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Mizuho EMEA

We provides corporates and institutions in EMEA with unparalleled access and expertise in Japan and Asia, as well as supporting Japanese clients with their financing needs in our region. We are seen as the partner of choice for European companies in their home market, providing them with a wide range of financial solutions.

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Citi

Credit Cards, Banking, Mortgage, Personal Loans | Citi.com Citi's mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress. Our core activities are safeguarding assets,...

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Nomura

Nomura Holdings, Inc. (Nomura) is a financial services company. The Company, through its broker dealer, banking and other financial services subsidiaries, provide investment, financing and related services to individual, institutional and government cl...

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Crédit Agricole CIB

CA-CIB.com is a leading financial services provider offering a wide range of products and services, including corporate banking, investment banking, global markets, capital markets, and asset management. The company specializes in providing tailored so...

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Bank of China

Bank of China is a Chinese international and diversified bank that provides comprehensive financial services to customers in mainland China and over 60 countries and regions. Its main business includes corporate finance, personal finance, and financial...

Bank of China
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Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB)

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank is a leading Islamic bank headquartered and listed in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The bank offers a range of financial services for individuals, corporates, and affluent customers.

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Moody's

Moody's is a leading provider of credit ratings, research, and risk analysis. They offer credit ratings, research, and economic analysis for global capital markets. Moody's operates in two segments: Moody's Investors Service (MIS) and Moody's Analytics...

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CO-K-TRB26 - Moody's - Bronze Sponsor
Tradeweb Markets

Tradeweb Markets Inc. is an international financial services company that builds and operates electronic over-the-counter marketplaces for trading fixed income products, ETFs, and derivatives.

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NetRoadshow

Founded in 1997, NetRoadshow is the trusted name in providing U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) compliant online solutions for the global investment banking community. NetRoadshow began working with the SEC in early 1996 to gain permission to provide electronic roadshows under strict guidelines. In July of 1997, NetRoadshow was the first to receive permission from the SEC, in the form of an SEC No-Action Letter, to provide electronic roadshows over the internet. We continue to work closely with the SEC to provide compliant tools and services to meet the needs of the global investment banking community. Our proprietary online roadshow offering, data room services and secure document distribution system, along with our focused 24x7 customer service, provide our clients with cost effective and timely solutions which add value to their entire investor base. NetRoadshow's solutions give immediate value to the buy-side community with instant access to transaction information and the ability to store and retrieve relevant deal information. NetRoadshow has offices in New York, Atlanta, Birmingham (US), London, Southampton (UK), Hong Kong, Manilla and Dubai.

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Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. is a Japanese bank holding and financial services company headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan.

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Fitch Ratings

Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries. Fitch Group is comprised of: Fitch Ratings, a global leader in credit ratings and research; Fitch Solutions, an industry-leading provider of credit risk products and services; and Fitch Learning, a preeminent training and professional development firm. With dual headquarters in London and New York, Fitch Group is owned by Hearst.

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CO-K-TRB26 - Fitch Ratings - Bronze Sponsor
Arqaam Capital

Arqaam Capital is a specialist emerging markets investment bank, bringing regional and international product offerings to the emerging markets. Arqaam Capital combines international best practice with expertise in the markets in which we operate. Our primary role is to provide financial intermediation and create investment opportunities for emerging markets investors looking to invest in their own markets and abroad, as well as international investors seeking opportunities in target emerging markets. Arqaam Capital is headquartered in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), with additional offices in Egypt, South Africa and Lebanon. Arqaam Capital has ten business lines - Corporate Finance, Asset Management, Cash Equity, Credit Trading, Equity Derivatives, Capital Markets Advisory, Infrastructure, Principal Finance, Treasury and Custody. In addition, Arqaam provides in-depth research on listed Middle East and Africa (MEA) companies across 26 countries and a wide-range of sectors, including the largest global coverage of MENA equities.

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Barclays

Barclays is a British universal bank with a global presence, offering a wide range of financial services to customers worldwide.

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About the Event

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The Riyadh Boardroom

26th January 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton, Riyadh Financial District
Where Saudi Arabia’s leading issuers and investors set the agenda for 2026 and beyond

With Saudi Arabia’s next major GBM Festival scheduled for September 2026, this January Riyadh Boardroom serves as a high-level touchpoint for senior market participants to stay connected, share perspectives, and shape the agenda for the year ahead.

Against the backdrop of regulatory reforms, shifting growth dynamics, and evolving funding needs, it provides a timely opportunity to take stock of where the Kingdom’s capital markets are heading. 

Participants will gain a clearer picture of Saudi Arabia’s 2026 market outlook, hear directly from issuers, regulators, and investors on priorities and challenges, and take part in focused roundtable discussions addressing financing strategies, project cycles, and capital market development.

Attendees will also benefit from structured 1-2-1 meetings and intimate networking, ensuring conversations translate into actionable connections. 

Sessions

GBM Global Corporate Treasury Survey

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Monday 26th January

As part of our commitment to supporting corporate treasury teams, GBM is launching a new global survey of treasurers and funding officials across the Middle East, Africa, Central Eastern Europe, Central Asia and Latin America. The survey will explore priorities, challenges, and decision-making factors shaping treasury operations, with a particular focus on funding and investments. This session will examine findings from the Kingdom’s corporate treasury community, comparing them with global peers.

Clive Horwood - Global Banking & Markets
Moderator
Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief
Safa Alnimer - Olayan Saudi Holding Company
Speaker
Head, Treasury

Interactive Roundtable Discussions - Tailored Insights on Projects, Debt, and Corporate Finance

12:15 PM - 1:30 PM Monday 26th January

Choose your discussion! Attendees will break into small-group roundtables for an interactive, off-the-record exchange with peers and market experts. Each session dives into a core theme shaping Saudi Arabia’s financing landscape – from funding mega-projects to advancing the debt market and broadening corporate funding choices. This is your chance to move beyond the big picture, ask your questions directly, and explore practical solutions in a collaborative setting.

Navigating Saudi Arabia’s Year Ahead

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM Monday 26th January

As Saudi Arabia transitions from a period of exceptional expansion to a phase of more sustainable, normalised growth, what will this mean for institutions, investors, and capital markets in 2026? This session will explore the key global and domestic forces shaping the Kingdom’s economic trajectory in the year ahead – from growth expectations and interest rate trends to the calibration of project pipelines, delivery timelines, and evolving financing strategies.

Clive Horwood - Global Banking & Markets
Moderator
Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief
Victor Mourad - Citi
Speaker
Managing Director, Co-Head CEEMEA Debt Financing
Faisal Qadri - HSBC Saudi Arabia
Speaker
Chief Commercial Officer
Iman Abdel Khalek - SMBC
Speaker
Managing Director, General Manager, Head of Client Coverage Middle East, Turkey & Africa
Brian Tellis - Emirates NBD
Speaker
Managing Director, Investment Banking, KSA

Saudi Capital Markets in Transition: Deepening Liquidity, Broadening Access

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM Monday 26th January
  • From securitization to yield curve consolidation: How new regulations are reshaping liquidity, transparency, and access to Saudi debt markets
  • How are Saudi institutions balancing the appeal of international debt markets with the FX and hedging complexities that accompany them?
  • Credit ratings & transparency: How can issuers attract a broader investor base?
  • What’s driving international investor appetite for Saudi sovereign and corporate issuance?
Elina Theodorakopoulou - Manulife Investment Management
Moderator
Managing Director, Portofolio Manager, Global Fixed Income
Bader Alissa - Capital Market Authority
Speaker
Director, Sukuk & Debt Instruments Issuance
Victoria Harling - Ninety One
Speaker
Portfolio Manager, Co-Head of Emerging Market Corporate Debt
Paul Lund - Fitch Ratings
Speaker
Senior Director, Head of MEA Corporate Ratings
Haydar Ucar - SAL Saudi Logistics Company
Speaker
CFO

How do we Deliver a High ROI for Attendees?

  • Meetings & Networking
  • Expert Market Insights
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Meetings & Networking

Meetings & Networking

WE ARE THE NO. 1 BUSINESS MEETINGS FACILITATOR FOR SAUDI ARABIA'S CAPITAL MARKETS

Be part of the growth in Saudi Arabia's capital markets by networking with more than 800 senior decision-makers essential for advancing your business.

Be where capital formation is happening. In just two days, gain unmatched high-quality connections with regulators, issuers, banks, and investors in candid, structured discussions around market-making, product innovation, and financing strategies.

As part of the two-day GBM: Saudi Arabia festival, your pass allows you access to:

- Capital Markets & Financing Strategies Saudi Arabia
- Digital Infrastructure & Investment Saudi Arabia

- Private Credit Saudi Arabia
- Global Markets Saudi Arabia

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Expert Market Insights

Expert Market Insights

The only forum fully focused on advancing debt, equity, and structured finance in Saudi Arabia.

Complemented by an agenda of expert market insights provided by seasoned professionals and industry leaders.

Listen in on how the Kingdom is shaping its capital market evolution and financing innovation.

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We are the only Event to

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Fully focus on advancing debt, equity, and structured finance in Saudi Arabia.

Provide a forum for shaping capital market evolution and financing innovation in Saudi Arabia.

Bring together senior decision-makers to explore how Saudi Arabian corporates can deepen their capital markets and unlock new financing channels.

Connect Saudi borrowers and local & global capital while providing a bird's eye view on deploying capital in a fast-evolving market.

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Benefits of Sponsoring

Benefits of Sponsoring

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Drive ROI with 1-2-1 meetings

Pre-select prospects, and then our concierge team schedules targeted meetings in an exclusive branded space.

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Save time & travel costs

Meet with hundreds of senior decision-makers from more than 22 countries in one location (87% director-level or above).

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Showcase your expertise

By speaking & presenting to a targeted audience of industry professionals: a room full of existing & potential clients.

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Boost awareness

Amongst 800+ key stakeholders by taking an exhibition space & demonstrating your products & services.

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Accelerate deals

Meet senior decision-makers ready to move deals forward.

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Win more business

Your prospects proactively seek out new business partners at the event & can request meetings with contacts they want to do business with.

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Accommodation

Looking to stay onsite?

We have a limited number of discounted rooms available to stay onsite at the Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences.

Available Rooms - Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences 

If you require assistance, please contact Danielle.Lall@GlobalBankingMarkets.com