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Alipay+ to Launch in Saudi Arabia, Facilitating Cross-Border Mobile Payments for Local Merchants
September 16 2025
Ant International will launch cross-border QR code payments between the Saudi Arabia’s (KSA) national payment scheme, mada, Alipay+, during 2026 to drive digitisation and inclusive growth for local merchants.
Saudi Central Bank Launches Google Pay Service Through Mada Network
September 16 2025
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) announced the launch of Google Pay through the Kingdom’s national payment network, Mada
Ant International Opens First Middle East Office in Saudi Arabia in Drive to Expand Regional Partnership
February 12 2025
Ant International, a leading global digital payment, digitisation and financial technology provider, has opened a […]
SAMA: STC Bank Launches its Banking Operations in the Kingdom
January 30 2025
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) granted “STC Bank,” a licensed digital bank, no objection to […]
SAMA and Google Sign Agreement to Bring Google Pay to KSA During 2025
January 17 2025
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) and Google signed an agreement to bring Google Pay to […]
HyperPay Obtains License From the Saudi Central Bank to Expand Digital Payment Services in the Kingdom
January 9 2025
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has announced the granting of a license to HyperPay Inc. […]
D360 Bank Secures Approval From Saudi Central Bank for Its Official Launch
December 19 2024
D360 Bank has secured approval from the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) to launch its digital […]
Saudi Central Bank Authorizes Fintech Companies to Practice Open Banking and Peer-to-Peer Financing Activities
September 6 2024
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) announces the authorization of “Seen Square Fintech” and “New Technology […]
SAMA Announces the Enablement of “Samsung Pay” Service in KSA During Q4, 2024
September 5 2024
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) announces the signing of an agreement with Samsung to enable […]
SAMA Announces Issuance of Second Release of Open Banking Framework
September 4 2024
Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has announced the issuance of the second release under the Open […]
SAMA Launches Government Banking Services Platform "Naqd"
July 17 2024
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has launched “Naqd,” a government banking services platform that provides […]
STC Bank Launches in Beta Supported by SAMA
April 4 2024
Today stc pay was given formal approval from the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) to move […]
Network International obtains payment licence from Saudi Central Bank
February 2 2024
Network International (Network), the leading enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa […]
Deloitte partners with Fintech Saudi to launch Makken Program
December 22 2023
Deloitte, the leading global professional services firm, is partnering with Fintech Saudi to foster the […]
Bank Albilad is the first Saudi bank to enable the Open Banking Services
June 12 2023
Driven by its never-ending pursuit to enhance innovation and digital banking, Bank Albilad has completed […]
Tarabut Gateway Completes The KSA Open Banking Certification And Launches Its Open Banking Services
May 30 2023
Tarabut Gateway, MENA’s leading open banking platform, announces today it has successfully completed the KSA […]
Exceeding Expectations: Saudi Surpasses Cashless Target
April 13 2023
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA)’s investment into enhancing its payment infrastructure is paying off as […]
Saudi Central Bank Launches Open Banking Lab
January 4 2023
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) announced the launch of the Open Banking Lab according to […]
Paymentology Customer, Tweeq, Among First Fintechs in Saudi Arabia to Receive License From Saudi Central Bank
December 2 2022
Paymentology, the world’s first truly global issuer-processor, is today proud to announce its support of […]
Visa to open state-of-the-art Innovation Center in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
October 28 2022
Visa (NYSE: V), the world’s leader in digital payments, has announced plans to open a […]
Saudi Central Bank Licenses A New Payment Financial Technology Company
October 27 2022
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) announces the licensing of a new payment financial technology company, […]
The Central Bank of Bahrain introduces AFAQ (GCC RTGS) System
August 16 2021
As part of the ongoing efforts towards developing the cross-border payment systems in the Kingdom […]
SAMA: STC Bank Launches its Banking Operations in the Kingdom
January 30 2025
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) granted “STC Bank,” a licensed digital bank, no objection to […]
D360 Bank Secures Approval From Saudi Central Bank for Its Official Launch
December 19 2024
D360 Bank has secured approval from the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) to launch its digital […]
Saudi Central Bank Authorizes Fintech Companies to Practice Open Banking and Peer-to-Peer Financing Activities
September 6 2024
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) announces the authorization of “Seen Square Fintech” and “New Technology […]
SAMA Launches Government Banking Services Platform "Naqd"
July 17 2024
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has launched “Naqd,” a government banking services platform that provides […]
STC Bank Launches in Beta Supported by SAMA
April 4 2024
Today stc pay was given formal approval from the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) to move […]
Deloitte partners with Fintech Saudi to launch Makken Program
December 22 2023
Deloitte, the leading global professional services firm, is partnering with Fintech Saudi to foster the […]
Bank Albilad is the first Saudi bank to enable the Open Banking Services
June 12 2023
Driven by its never-ending pursuit to enhance innovation and digital banking, Bank Albilad has completed […]
Tarabut Gateway Completes The KSA Open Banking Certification And Launches Its Open Banking Services
May 30 2023
Tarabut Gateway, MENA’s leading open banking platform, announces today it has successfully completed the KSA […]
Exceeding Expectations: Saudi Surpasses Cashless Target
April 13 2023
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA)’s investment into enhancing its payment infrastructure is paying off as […]
Saudi Central Bank Launches Open Banking Lab
January 4 2023
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) announced the launch of the Open Banking Lab according to […]
Visa to open state-of-the-art Innovation Center in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
October 28 2022
Visa (NYSE: V), the world’s leader in digital payments, has announced plans to open a […]