Before we can make confident decisions about savings, pensions, or investments, it’s important to understand the system they all run through — the capital markets. In this session, we break it down in simple, real terms: how stock exchanges work, what exists in the GCC, and why almost every major savings vehicle — from pensions to sovereign wealth funds — is connected to them. We’ll also explore why this isn’t something most of us were ever taught, and why understanding it can shift the way you think about money and your future. Expect a clear, grounded introduction that makes the world of markets feel relevant, accessible, and a little less intimidating.