Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz, the Governor of Riyadh Region inaugurated here today the first Saudi Stock Market Forum and Exhibition.
Upon arrival at the venue, Prince Salman was received by the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Commerce and Industry Chambers, Abdulrahman bin Rashid Al-Rashid, Deputy Chairman of Stock Market Commission, Ibrahim bin Mohammed Al-Rumaih and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Riyadh Industry and Commerce Chamber, Abdulrahman Al-Jeraisi.
A speech ceremony was held on this occasion.
Addressing the ceremony, Prince Salman noted that the Kingdom has been witnessing great economic growth and progress and enjoying political and security stability, thanks to the wise policy pursued by the government of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz and the Crown Prince.
Prince Salman said that millions of citizens deal in the Saudi Stock Market, adding that the state concerns in saving citizens money without controlling the market's strategy. He added that cooperation and bonds between governmental and investment bodies will make the market stable and maintain the interests of the country and citizens.
In his speech, Al-Rumaih pointed out that the number of investors in Saudi Stock Market reached 2.5 million, including nearly 300,000 female investors, by the end of the third quarter of this year.
