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Riyad Bank has announced the launch of its digital wallet service “Google Pay,” enabled by the Saudi Central Bank through the national payments network “mada.” This service is targeting users of the Android operating system.

Riyad Bank is participating as a founding partner and main sponsor in the first edition of the “Money 20/20 Middle East”, Riyadh will host during the period from 15-17 September 2025 at the Exhibition and Convention Center in Malham.

Mastercard has launched its Cyber Resilience Center, an initiative that brings together key players from the financial sector to foster collaboration and support shared goals in building a secure commerce and payment ecosystem in the Kingdom. This is Mastercard’s first initiative in the Middle East, extending the company’s global network of cyber resilience centers which includes locations in Europe and the United States.

Riyad Bank is announcing its official signing of the UN Principles for Responsible Banking, a comprehensive framework developed by the United Nations Environment Program Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) alongside banks worldwide. This milestone reflects Riyad Bank’s unwavering commitment to advancing sustainable banking practices and supporting Saudi Vision 2030.

Riyad Bank is announcing its membership in the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), making it one of the leading financial institutions in the Kingdom to join this prestigious global initiative. This step reaffirms Riyad Bank’s dedication to aligning its operations with internationally recognized principles in human rights, labor standards, environmental protection, and anti-corruption.

Riyad Bank proudly announces its membership in the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF), becoming the first bank in Saudi Arabia to join this prestigious global initiative. This milestone underscores the bank’s commitment to environmental sustainability and aligns with Saudi Vision 2030 and the Saudi Green Initiative.

Riyad Bank is a strategic partner of FII Institute and will be attending FII8, the 8th edition of the Future Investment Initiative conference, which is scheduled to take place in Riyadh from October 29 to 31, 2024, under the theme "Infinite Horizon: Investing Today, Shaping Tomorrow”. Riyad Bank's participation in the Future Investment Initiative will be further strengthened through its annual conference, where discussions will focus on how investment can serve as a catalyst for a prosperous and sustainable future, contributing to a positive impact on humanity.

Riyad Capital has announced the launch of the “1957 Ventures” fund, a closed-end investment fund […]

Riyad Bank signed an MoU with the Ministry of Investment recently to enable foreign companies relocating their headquarters to the Kingdom to access digital banking with ease and efficiency and in accordance with international best practices.

Riyad Bank won the Best Digital Banking Innovation of the Year Award in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the recent Banking Technology Awards ceremony which was held recently in Dubai. The award was presented by the Middle East and Africa Magazine to honor banks and technology companies that are fast in adopting the latest smart banking solutions to enhance growth opportunities.

SunTec Business Solutions, the world’s #1 relationship-based pricing and billing software company, today announced that […]

Riyad Bank inaugurated a new private banking center in Riyadh, on Tuesday , June 8, 2021, in the presence of Eng. Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Issa, Chairman of Riyad Bank, Mr. Tariq bin Abdulrahman Al-Sadhan, CEO of Riyad Bank, executive management, and a number of senior patrons.

Riyad Bank has signed a partnership agreement with Jazan Chamber, aiming to provide exclusive financing services, products and solutions through which the bank provides comprehensive banking services to the Chamber and its employees and members.