Derayah Financial ("Derayah", "the Company"), as part of its leadership role in advancing digital trading and investing in Saudi Arabia, continues to introduce innovative business models that expand investor participation and provide traders with greater flexibility to trade at lower cost. This is underpinned by the Company's long-standing expertise and its integrated digital platforms, which rank among the most advanced in the Saudi market. In this regard, Derayah Financial, the Kingdom's largest independent brokerage platform, has announced a market-first move to offer zero- commission trading to its clients in the Saudi equity market— broadening access of retail investors, while reducing trading costs and enhancing the overall investor experience. This follows the Company's launch of zero-commission trading in the U.S. market in 2024, enabling Derayah today to deliver a comprehensive and differentiated value proposition across both Saudi and U.S. markets, supported by a best-in-class customer experience. This decision aligns with the Company's mission to make investing simple, affordable, and accessible to all, while also supporting the goals of Vision 2030 to develop the financial sector and promote financial inclusion. Guided by this, Derayah has consistently maintained its leadership in digital investing, underpinned by a strong track record of innovative, first-to-market solutions that have reshaped the Saudi investment landscape. These innovations have enabled the Company to build diversified revenue streams, establishing a solid foundation for ongoing innovation and transformative initiatives—such as today's launch of commission-free trading—while sustaining long-term growth. Derayah Financial CEO Mohammed AlShammasi commented that offering commission-free trading, in both the Saudi and U.S. markets, reflects the Company's commitment to broadening access to capital markets, expanding the investor base in the Kingdom, and delivering greater value at the lowest possible cost, in accordance with prevailing global market practices. He added: "Derayah Financial continues to align its services with the goals of Vision 2030 by advancing digital financial solutions that support investment growth. Through a fully integrated digital business model, we provide a seamless and comprehensive investing experience, while offering advanced products and services for professional investors. Going forward, we will focus on developing innovative, data-driven and fintech-enabled solutions that further strengthen our role in supporting the growth of capital markets and enhancing competitiveness across the digital brokerage and investing." Through its zero-commission trading model, Derayah aims to strengthen its position in the digital brokerage market and further simplify the investment experience for retails investors, while further diversifying its advanced offerings for professional investors, including smart tools, financing solutions, investment fund products, and digital advisory services. Derayah is Saudi Arabia's leading digital brokerage and digital investment platforms, delivering its services entirely through advanced electronic platforms and providing its clients with access to more than 43 global markets in addition to the Saudi market. The Company serves more than 600,000 client accounts, with a client base growing 17 times between 2016 and 2025 while total client assets have exceeded SR 55 billion.
