RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s CMF Selects has successfully concluded its inaugural international market event, hosted at the London Stock Exchange. The gathering, as announced in a press release, marked a key milestone for CMF Selects, an initiative under the Saudi Capital Market Authority. The event aimed to strengthen strategic partnerships between the Kingdom and global markets. Organized by CMF Selects, the event attracted more than 245 influential participants, including industry experts and investors from the UK, Saudi Arabia, and other international markets. CMF Selects is a targeted series of events under the CMF umbrella, focusing on specialized topics that are relevant to Saudi Arabia and its global partners. Sarah Al-Suhaimi, chairperson of the Saudi Tadawul Group, stated: “The forum has contributed to strengthening the relationships between Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom, enabling both sides to leverage promising growth opportunities and foster investments between the two markets.” She added: “We are pleased to continue the journey of success and expand the Financial Markets Forum, aspiring to establish its position as a leading platform for innovation in financial markets. We aim to organize the first Financial Markets Forum in London by 2026.” Michael Mainelli, the Lord Mayor of the City of London, commented: “The first edition of the event has highlighted the strength of the Saudi-British partnership and their fundamental role in achieving joint Saudi-British visions of growth, as well as strengthening links between the financial markets.” Discussions throughout the event focused on exploring economic and investment opportunities across a range of sectors, including finance, technology, and sustainable development. One of the key themes of the event was sustainability and technological innovation—both central to Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. Conversations explored how these areas could be advanced through international investment, with the goal of driving economic growth and resilience in both Saudi Arabia and the UK. Looking ahead, CMF Selects plans to host a series of similar market hub events in other global financial centers, including New York, Tokyo, and Frankfurt. The press release also revealed that this initiative is part of a broader strategy to position Saudi Arabia as a global financial powerhouse by 2026, supporting the Kingdom’s efforts to diversify and strengthen its economy.