Saudi Arabia
Ripple and Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) Offer Pilot Program for Saudi Banks
The Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) — the central bank for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) — has signed an agreement with Ripple to help banks in the KSA improve their payments infrastructure using xCurrent. This ground-breaking pilot program is the first
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ICT Experts To Explore Saudi Arabia’s Digital Transformation Landscape
International Data Corporation’s annual IT Forum roadshow continues to grow from strength to strength, with the global technology events, research, and consulting firm preparing to host two editions in Saudi Arabia next month. Running under the theme ‘Innovate, Disrupt, and
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Saudi Arabia and Japans SoftBank Launch Worlds Largest Tech Fund
An investment group that includes Japan’s SoftBank and Saudi Arabia’s main sovereign wealth fund, has announced a major close with over US$93 billion of committed capital for the tech-focused SoftBank Vision Fund. SoftBank Vision Fund Announces First Major Close, via SoftBank Group
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