The Saudi stock market began two thousand twenty-six on a positive trajectory, with the benchmark Tadawul All Share Index rising as investors responded to broad buying across key sectors.

In the first trading session of the year, the index advanced by around zero point six percent, reflecting optimism about corporate prospects and supportive financial developments.

Gains were evident across consumer staples, information technology and utilities, while leading individual stocks made notable contributions to the rally.

Shares in Alkhaleej Training and Education surged sharply after corporate news bolstered its outlook, and other mid-cap names also attracted significant inflows.

Banking and retail stocks added depth to the advance, underscoring diverse participation in the market’s early momentum.

The upbeat opening came as Saudi Arabia’s financial authorities finalised arrangements for a major syndicated loan to support infrastructure projects in power, water and utilities, a move that was cited by some investors as a positive signal for economic confidence and capital investment.

Market turnover was robust for an opening session, with a large majority of listed companies recording gains.

Regional sentiment outside Saudi Arabia was mixed, with neighbouring markets such as Oman also posting modest gains, while many Gulf exchanges remained closed for the New Year holiday.

The positive start to the year for the Saudi bourse provides a foundation for investor confidence as the broader economic and corporate earnings backdrop continues to unfold over the coming months.