The market capitalization of the Nomu market reached SAR 42.27 billion, and trading details are available
Official data issued by the Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) showed a remarkable development in the performance of the parallel market. The weekly report on investor ownership values and their percentage of the total value revealed that the total market value of shares listed on the Nomu market recorded an increase to reach approximately SAR 42.27 billion by the end of the week ending December 25, 2025. This figure represents a positive growth of approximately 0.31% compared to the previous week, reflecting the continued attractiveness of the parallel market for investment liquidity.
Details of foreign ownership and market transactions
In a detailed explanation of the ownership structure, the report indicated that foreign investor ownership constituted 1.28% of the total market capitalization of shares listed on Nomu as of the aforementioned date. This percentage is a significant indicator of the gradual trend among international investors to explore opportunities in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) listed on the Saudi market.
On a daily trading basis, the indices declined, with the Saudi Parallel Market Index (Nomu) closing down 186.91 points at 23,244.02 points . Trading value reached approximately SAR 17.2 million, while the volume of shares traded exceeded 2.8 million shares, indicating selling pressure on the index despite the overall weekly market capitalization increase.
Main Market Performance (TASI)
In parallel, the main market was not immune to the downward trend, with the Saudi Stock Exchange's main index (TASI) falling by 109.44 points to close at 10,416.65 points . Trading volume on the main market reached SAR 2.3 billion, reflecting a cautious and watchful stance among traders during that period.
Economic context and the importance of the parallel market
These figures take on particular significance when viewed within the context of Saudi Vision 2030, which aims to deepen the financial sector and increase the contribution of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to GDP. The Nomu market was established as an alternative platform with more flexible listing requirements compared to the main market, serving as an incubator for promising companies seeking growth and expansion.
Economic experts indicate that the market capitalization exceeding 42 billion riyals demonstrates the maturity of the parallel market and its ability to attract capital. Furthermore, the presence of foreign ownership, albeit currently at limited levels, opens the door to future foreign capital inflows, particularly as the Capital Market Authority continues to develop regulations to enhance transparency and improve market efficiency.
The discrepancy between the weekly rise in market capitalization and the daily fall of the index reflects the nature of financial markets, which are affected by immediate supply and demand factors, while the total market capitalization expresses the structural growth of listed companies and potential new listings that enhance market depth.
