NEW YORK & RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Oct 21 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — Abyan Capital, a leading robo-advisory investment platform in Saudi Arabia, today announced the launch of their new self-directed trading service. The service will allow users to trade US equities and open high-yield savings accounts in compliance with Shariah law. Powering this new offering is Alpaca, a global leader of brokerage infrastructure API providing access to options, stocks, ETFs, and fixed income.
Interest in US equities has been growing rapidly among Saudi investors. According to the Capital Markets Authority, transactions reached SAR193.4 billion (USD51.6 billion) in Q2 2025, a 230% year-over-year (YoY) increase. Additionally, the US markets accounted for over 98% of all international trading by Saudi investors, highlighting the importance of providing continued, open access to US-based investment opportunities.
