Middle East & Africa Daily Briefing — 26 Aug 2026

The Saudi Exchange just approved SNB Capital as a market maker for MT30 Index Futures and Single Stock Futures. Here's what it means for market liquidity.

1️⃣ Saudi Exchange — Announcement regarding transfer and listing of Ladun Investment Co. shares in Main Market
The Saudi Exchange announced the approval of the transfer and listing of Ladun Investment Co. shares in the Main Market.
This corporate action directly impacts the real estate management and development company and capital market investors.
The next step involves completing the transition and listing of the company's shares to begin trading in the Main Market.

2️⃣ Saudi Exchange and Muqassa — Structural Enhancements for Derivatives Market Development
The Saudi Exchange and Muqassa commenced structural enhancements to develop the local derivatives market.
These infrastructure updates impact derivatives market participants and financial institutions operating in Saudi Arabia.
The next phase will focus on implementing a market maker framework and fee waivers to support market development.

3️⃣ Saudi Exchange — Approval of SNB Capital as market maker for MT30 Index Futures and Single Stock Futures
The Saudi Exchange approved SNB Capital to act as a market maker for MT30 Index Futures and Single Stock Futures.
This decision affects derivatives traders, SNB Capital, and participants seeking to trade these futures.
This approval aims to enhance market making activities and improve overall derivatives market liquidity.

4️⃣ Bank of Mauritius — Minutes of 79th Monetary Policy Committee Meeting held on 12 August 2026
The Bank of Mauritius published the minutes of its seventy-ninth Monetary Policy Committee meeting held on 12 August 2026.
This disclosure impacts financial analysts and banking institutions tracking Mauritian monetary policy.
The committee will continue to monitor national interest rates and inflation trends to guide future decisions.

5️⃣ Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe — 2024 Virtual Assets and Virtual Assets Service Providers Risk Assessment
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe published its 2024 Virtual Assets and Virtual Assets Service Providers Risk Assessment.
This regulatory publication affects virtual asset service providers and digital asset stakeholders in the country.
The regulator will use these findings to strengthen anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing.

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

— Elena Navarro · Managing Editor, RegNext
Daily Middle East & Africa Radar · Wednesday 26 Aug 2026
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