Riyadh: Abyan Capital, a leading robo-advisory investment platform in Saudi Arabia, has announced the launch of a new self-directed trading service. This service enables users to trade US equities and open high-yield savings accounts while adhering to Shariah law. The service is powered by Alpaca, a global provider of brokerage infrastructure API, which offers access to options, stocks, ETFs, and fixed income products.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, there has been a significant rise in interest among Saudi investors in US equities. The Capital Markets Authority reported that transactions reached SAR193.4 billion (USD51.6 billion) in the second quarter of 2025, marking a 230% year-over-year increase. The US markets constituted over 98% of all international trading by Saudi investors, underscoring the necessity for sustained and open access to US-based investment opportunities.