Interactive Brokers

Access platform (not an exchange member)

First global broker offering direct Saudi Exchange access to international investors

Entity:: Interactive Brokers LLC and affiliates (servicing entity varies by client country)
HQ:: Greenwich, Connecticut, United States
Reviewed:: 2026-10-08

Interactive Brokers gives eligible international clients direct ownership of Saudi Exchange stocks, REITs and ETFs from a multi-currency account, executed through its local partner SNB Capital. Existing clients enable it under Trading Permissions, with approval typically within 24 hours. It is an access platform, not a Saudi Exchange member, and is not CMA-licensed.

Invest from abroadMulti-currencyGlobal shares

Regulation and licence evidence

SEC / FINRA (US), FCA (UK), CBI (Ireland) and other home regulators by servicing entity
Stated by firm · 2026-10-08
Source

“Checked on CMA register” means an editor matched the licence number against the CMA’s list of authorised persons. “Stated by firm” means it appears only on the firm’s own site.

Exchange access

Venue	Access	Executing broker / custodian
Saudi Exchange (Main Market)	Via member broker Saudi stocks, REITs and ETFs; Nomu not stated.	SNB Capital / —
US markets	Direct member	—
International	Direct member	—

Who can open an account

Saudi nationals and iqama holders Not verified

GCC nationals Yes

Non-resident foreigners Yes

Client types: retail, institutional

Eligibility depends on the servicing entity and the client's country; not every jurisdiction can enable Saudi permissions.

Onboarding

ModeOnline

Saudi bank account required No

Opens Edaa investor account for you Yes

Documents

Passport or national ID
Proof of address

Saudi investor account arranged through the partner; funding in multiple currencies.

Fee schedule

No fee schedule has been transcribed for this provider yet. Check the official website for current pricing.

Services

Cash shares Yes

Nomu (parallel market) Not verified

Margin / Murabaha financing Yes

IPO subscription No

Derivatives / options Not verified

Sharia screening Not verified

Research Yes

International markets Yes

Direct market access Not verified

Platforms: IBKR Desktop, IBKR Mobile, Client Portal, Trader Workstation

Evidence and open questions

Press release: IBKR and SNB Capital launched Saudi Exchange access for eligible international investors (21 October 2024).
Source · retrieved 2026-10-08 · confidence high
Clients enable Saudi Arabia under Settings > Trading Permissions > Stocks; approval typically within 24 hours.
Source · retrieved 2026-10-08 · confidence high
CMA allowed non-resident foreign individuals to invest directly in Main Market shares from 1 February 2026, removing the QFI requirement.
Source · retrieved 2026-10-08 · confidence high

Still to confirm

Saudi commission schedule
Which servicing entities can enable Saudi permissions
Whether Saudi residents can open an account

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