The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) announced granting “Bwatech”, “Rabet”, and “Mala’a”, the permit to operate under its Regulatory Sandbox, bringing…
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The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) announced the licensing of three new companies specialized in finance and electronic payments, during the…
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has granted two licenses to International Digital Solutions Co and Azm Fintech Co to provide…
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) launched the instant payment system sarie, under the patronage of His Excellency Governor of the…
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has announced that it will be launching a round the clock instant payment system effective…
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has issued its open banking policy which outlines its objective for implementation in Saudi and…
Zain Group, a telecommunications company in the Middle East and North Africa region, announced that its fintech arm Tamam has been…
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) have agreed to work together on fintech and…
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) licensed “Al-tizam for electronic insurance brokerage” and “Altheqa Insurance Brokers” to provide insurance aggregation services…
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) and the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) have released the report on…
After banning the trading of cryptocurrencies, Saudi Arabia is now developing a blockchain-based digital currency in collaboration with the United…
Since the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) introduced regulation for digital-only bank licensing in February 2020, the country’s digital banking landscape…
2025 was the year of AI experimentation in Middle East banking. Banks ran pilots, tested chatbots, and explored use cases.…
Saudi Arabia’s fintech industry enjoyed a strong year 2025, marked by the rapid expansion of its startup community, deeper cashless…
In 2025, Saudi Arabia exceeded its fintech targets, recording expansion in its startup community, strong investment activity, and expanding cashless…
Abdul Latif Jameel Finance, a provider of financing solutions regulated by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), and Ant International have…
Saudi Arabia is moving closer to launching stablecoins under national regulation, with global crypto exchanges expressing support for the Kingdom’s…
Qatar’s banking sector is embracing fintech and advanced technologies, aligning with national development plans. In particular, financial institutions are increasingly…
Saudi-based fintech provider Sarmad has launched thamar, a platform designed to digitalise customer experience for asset management firms. The solution…
QNB Group has received regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) for the establishment of its digital-first banking entity,…