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Riyadh / Shanghai, 25 August 2026 - Saudi Tadawul Group (“STG”) today announces that CMF Select Shanghai 2026, presented by STG, will take place on 3-4 September 2026 at the Shanghai Stock Exchange (“SSE”) in Shanghai, China.

The forum will be held under the theme “Resilient Markets, Connected Futures: Advancing Cooperation Between the Saudi Tadawul Group and Shanghai Stock Exchange” and will bring together senior decision-makers, institutional investors, issuers, market participants and financial market experts from Saudi Arabia, China and other international markets.

The Shanghai edition will provide a platform for dialogue on the outlook for global capital markets and the opportunities created by closer engagement between Saudi Arabia and China. The forum will support knowledge exchange, strengthen ties between the Saudi Tadawul Group and the Shanghai Stock Exchange, and promote greater cooperation between the two markets.

Eng. Khalid Al Hussan, CEO of Saudi Tadawul Group, said: “As capital markets continue to evolve, forums such as CMF provide an important platform for investors, market participants and institutions to exchange ideas and build stronger relationships. CMF Select Shanghai reflects our commitment to strengthening engagement and connectivity between the Saudi and Chinese capital markets, while also expanding opportunities for issuers and investors in both markets.”

The forum will bring together a distinguished line-up of speakers, including senior government officials, exchange leaders, regulators, and financial market experts. Confirmed speakers include:

• Mr. Mohammed Al-Rumaih, Chief Executive Officer, Saudi Exchange
• Dr. Saad AlShahrani, Deputy Minister for Economic Affairs and Investment Studies, Ministry of Investment Saudi Arabia
• Mr. Mark Wang, Chief Executive Officer, HSBC China
• Mr. Zong Jun, Deputy General Manager, China Central Depository & Clearing Co. (CCDC)
• Mr. Naif Al-Saif, Chief Investment Officer, SNB Capital
• Mr. Christopher Lee, Managing Director and Asia-Pacific Head of Credit Ratings, S&P Global Ratings

The main conference day, taking place on 3 September, will feature keynote remarks, fireside chats and panel discussions focused on Saudi-China capital market cooperation, regulatory frameworks, investor access, exchange connectivity, debt market development and opportunities to expand listings and capital raising activity across both markets.

On 4 September, CMF Select Shanghai 2026 will continue with a dedicated Corporate Access Programme, held in partnership with HSBC. The program will provide investors with direct engagement opportunities with leading market participants, supporting practical dialogue and helping to identify new opportunities for cooperation and investment across the Saudi-China capital markets corridor.

CMF Select Shanghai is an extension of Saudi Tadawul Group’s Capital Markets Forum series, which connects capital market participants across leading global financial centers.  It will be followed by CMF Select London, taking place on 5–6 November 2026, and CMF Select Red Sea on 24 November 2026, extending the series across key global and regional financial centers. Further details on both events will be announced in due course.

To learn more about CMF Select Shanghai 2026, please visit: CMF Website

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