Tabby has secured consumer and SME finance licenses from the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA). The regulatory approval allows the financial…

The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has granted STC Bank,  a licensed digital bank, approval to commence its banking operations within…

​​The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) launched “Naqd,” a government banking services platform that provides easy access for government entities to…

The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) permitted “Kadi Pay” to provide Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) solutions. With Kadi Pay, there…

The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has granted a payment license to Riyadh-based money app Tweeq to provide e-wallet services, bringing…

The Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) and the United Arab Emirates Central Bank (UAECB) clarified in a joint statement that…

The Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) — the central bank for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) — has signed an agreement…

Deutsche Bank has received a Regional Headquarters (RHQ) license from the Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia (MISA). Based in…

The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has launched an upgraded e-services portal for its regulatory sandbox. The enhanced platform introduces automated…

CoinMENA FZE has partnered with Standard Chartered to strengthen its fiat payment infrastructure, offering faster funding and more efficient settlements…

Riyad Bank has partnered with Mastercard to launch a travel and expense corporate card programme, marking the bank’s first dedicated…

Saudi Arabia’s fintech industry continued to grow in 2025, reaching 301 operating players at the end of the year, according…

Tabby has been granted a Stored Value Facilities (SVF) license by the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE). It allows…

The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has granted its first Major Payment Institution license for open banking services to Lean Technologies.…

The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has announced the launch of licensing for fintech companies to offer open banking services, following…

Muhlah Zamaniyah for Finance, operating under the brand Muhlah, a Saudi fintech-enabled consumer microfinance company licensed by the Saudi Central…

Since the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) introduced regulation for digital-only bank licensing in February 2020, the country’s digital banking landscape…

Network International has entered a strategic processing agreement with Saudi Sudanese Bank. The partnership will provide the bank with end-to-end…

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…