Tahaluf to Al-Eqtisadiah: Saudi Arabia has proven its ability to attract large capital inflows.

The 'Captles' platform is set to connect global investors managing assets worth $6.1 trillion to major real estate projects in Saudi Arabia, aiming to accelerate capital flows into the sector as mega projects move from planning to execution, according to Rachel Sturges, Senior Vice President at Tahaluf, as told to Al-Eqtisadiah.

The platform will bring together investment banks, sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, family offices, and major real estate developers in a single environment, facilitating investment partnerships and connecting capital to qualitative opportunities in Saudi Arabia, supporting Vision 2030 goals and enhancing long-term development pace.

Sturges said: 'The current phase, with mega projects moving to execution, requires directing global capital through more efficient financing structures and partnerships, which is what the Captles program aims to achieve by bringing together various stakeholders in the investment ecosystem in one platform.'

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She explained that the nature of the dialogue with investors has clearly changed, saying: 'The question is no longer "Should we invest in Saudi Arabia?" but rather "What is the best way to participate in investment opportunities within the Kingdom?"'

Tahaluf is headquartered in Riyadh and works to bring together influential business communities from Saudi Arabia, the region, and the world through a range of international exhibitions and specialized digital platforms.

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What does the Captles program offer investors?

The Captles program provides investor introduction services, bilateral meetings, field visits to projects, and investment alignment programs, according to Sturges.

This helps connect investors with projects and partners most aligned with their long-term investment strategies.

The Cityscape Global 2025 exhibition witnessed a growing investment momentum, with real estate deals and transactions worth 237 billion riyals (about $63 billion) announced.

Sturges confirmed that the platform's role is to bring stakeholders together and accelerate the pace of investment, in light of what was achieved during the exhibition.

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Tahaluf is a joint venture between Informa, the world's largest trade fair organizer, the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones, and the Events Investment Fund.

Saudi company Sela, known for providing world-class experiences, is preparing to join a partnership with Tahaluf, according to a company statement.

Cityscape 2026 is scheduled to witness the official launch of Captles as a platform connecting investors with developers, major development projects, and investment opportunities in Saudi Arabia and global markets.

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