Fund managers pause Saudi investments amid growth concerns

Fund managers pause Saudi investments amid growth concerns

International fund managers have taken a pause on allocating new money to Saudi Arabia, amid a weaker stock market and concerns about earnings growth next year. While fund ownership of Saudi stocks hit a record high in 2025, growth has tapered in recent months, according to Copley Fund Research. The UAE attracted $2.2 billion in net fund inflows in the year to the end of November, compared to $679 million for Saudi Arabia, Copley data showed.The…