Saudi Arabia
Saudi Monetary Authority Deployed Blockchain Tech for Money Transfer With Local Banks
Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) has recently used blockchain technology to deposit part of the liquidity that SAMA had previously announced, to be injected into the banking sector, as part of SAMA’s actions aimed at enhancing the sector’s capabilities to
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Pay Later Solution Tabby Secures $7m Funding to Launch in Saudi Arabia
Tabby, the UAE-based FinTech startup and the region’s first Buy Now Pay Later solution, today announced it has raised $7M to fund its growth and launch its offering in Saudi Arabia. The funding round was led by Raed Ventures with
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Saudi Arabia Permits New Fintech Companies to Operate in Regulatory Sandbox
The Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) announced that it has Permitted 9 FinTech Companies as a new batch to operate in the Regulatory Sandbox. These companies have, therefore joined the list of companies permitted in the two previous cohorts, bringing
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Saudi Banks Need to Accelerate Digital Transformation Plans Amid COVID-19 Disruptions
Banks in Saudi Arabia have to revisit their digital transformation plans and strive to launch new channels that will sustain delivery of products and services amid the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the findings of a new report released KPMG Al
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A QR-based National Payment System for Saudi Arabia
To enhance the electronic payment throughout Saudi Arabia and reduce the dependence on cash, High-tech Payment Systems (HPS) has been appointed by Saudi Payments, a fully owned subsidiary of Saudi Arabia Monetary Authority (SAMA), to provide a unified QR code
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BayanPay Gets Licensed by the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority
Finablr network brand BayanPay, a Saudi Arabia-based digital payment solutions provider, has been awarded a payment services provider licence by the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA). Following its successful graduation from the SAMA regulatory sandbox, BayanPay will offer digital wallets, e-commerce
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Saudi Arabian Startup Funding Hit New Records
In 2019, Saudi Arabian startups raised a record of US$67 million through 71 deals, representing a 35% increase in investment amount and a 92% increase in deal count, according to the 2019 Saudi Arabia Venture Capital Snapshot report by startup
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Saudi Arabia Drafts Regulation For The Provision Of Payment Services
The Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority “SAMA” announces the launch of a Draft Regulation governing the Provision of Payment Services in the Kingdom, inviting the public and those interested – in furtherance of the principle of transparency and participation – to
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3 Must-Attend Upcoming Fintech Events in Saudi Arabia
2018 was a key year for Saudi Arabia’s fintech sector as the government began to actively support the development of a healthy and vibrant fintech ecosystem. 2018 was marked by several milestones in the Saudi fintech landscape, with the launch
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Swiss Fintech Provider Crealogix Accelerates Middle East Expansion with New Office in Saudi Arabia
CREALOGIX, a leading international Fintech company headquartered in Switzerland announced the opening of its new office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Riyadh office will be headed by Jamal M. Habahbeh, an expert in technology transformation with over 28 years of
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