The Saudi Exchange Company just approved the listing of Riyad Bank's Tier 1 Sukuk. Here's what it means for debt market investors, financial institutions, and local wealth managers seeking yields.

1️⃣ Saudi Exchange Company — Saudi Exchange Announces the Listing of Riyad Bank Tier 1 Sukuk 2026
The Saudi Exchange has officially approved the listing and public trading of Riyad Bank's Tier 1 Sukuk.
This regulatory move impacts local fixed-income investors, retail traders, and capital market participants.
Eligible securities holders can now actively trade these new debt instruments on the exchange.

2️⃣ Saudi Exchange Company — Termination of Merrill Lynch KSA Market Making Agreement for Waja Co.
The Saudi Exchange terminated its market-making agreement with Merrill Lynch Saudi Arabia for Waja Company.
This key decision affects active equity traders, liquidity providers, and Nomu-Parallel Market investors.
The listed security will now immediately return to standard trading without any additional support from the market maker.

3️⃣ Ministry of Finance — Partnership with DIFC to Develop Financial Leaders and Advisers
The UAE Ministry of Finance partnered with Dubai International Financial Centre to develop local financial leaders.
This nationwide talent development initiative targets young Emirati professionals and aspiring advisory experts.
The partners will roll out new training and official professional certification programs.

4️⃣ Bank of Mauritius — Post MPC Meeting Press Conference: Statement by the Governor
The Governor issued a formal post-meeting press statement following the latest Monetary Policy Committee discussions.
This high-level announcement affects commercial banks, market analysts, and businesses tracking interest rates.
All market participants must closely monitor subsequent monetary policy updates and economic growth.

5️⃣ National Telecom Regulatory Authority — Successful Test of Mobile Services on 6 GHz Spectrum Band
The Egyptian authority successfully conducted Africa's first test of mobile services using the 6 GHz band.
This major technical milestone impacts Egyptian telecom operators, hardware vendors, and mobile users.
The regulator will analyze new trial data to guide future spectrum policies.

Full analysis in the attached RegNext Daily Middle East & Africa Radar carousel.

— Elena Navarro · Managing Editor, RegNext
Daily Middle East & Africa Radar · Tuesday 18 Aug 2026
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