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EdfaPay Secures Technical Approvals From SAMA to Launch Smart SoftPOS
Saudi GulfBoost Closes $1.33M Pre-Seed Round to Advance Geospatial AI Solutions
ZagTrader Strengthens Enterprise Digital Infrastructure with Unified Experience Platform
Saudi agritech Grove secures $5 million seed funding led by Outliers VC
Saudi-based Resquad AI Raises $1.5 Million Seed Round to Scale AI-Powered Recruitment Platform
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EdfaPay Secures Technical Approvals From SAMA to Launch Smart SoftPOS

January 22, 2026 0
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Saudi GulfBoost Closes $1.33M Pre-Seed Round to Advance Geospatial AI Solutions

January 22, 2026 0
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ZagTrader Strengthens Enterprise Digital Infrastructure with Unified Experience Platform

January 21, 2026 0
Startup Funding

Saudi agritech Grove secures $5 million seed funding led by Outliers VC

January 20, 2026 0
Startup Funding

Saudi-based Resquad AI Raises $1.5 Million Seed Round to Scale AI-Powered Recruitment Platform

January 19, 2026 0
Startup Funding

Merak Capital’s Gaming Fund leads SAR 2.2mln seed investment in Khosouf Studio

January 14, 2026 0
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Jadwa Investment launches SAR 750mln GCC-focused private credit fund

January 14, 2026 0

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EdfaPay Secures Technical Approvals From SAMA to Launch Smart SoftPOS
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EdfaPay Secures Technical Approvals From SAMA to Launch Smart SoftPOS

By Fintech News Saudi Arabia Staff January 22, 2026 0

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – January 22, 2026: EdfaPay is pleased to announce the official activation of its Smart SoftPOS services in the Saudi market, following the successful completion of the required technical approvals from the Payments Authorization Center at the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), in accordance with the applicable compliance and security standards. This will […]

ZagTrader Strengthens Enterprise Digital Infrastructure with Unified Experience Platform
WealthTech.

ZagTrader Strengthens Enterprise Digital Infrastructure with Unified Experience Platform

January 21, 2026 0
Jadwa Investment launches SAR 750mln GCC-focused private credit fund
WealthTech.

Jadwa Investment launches SAR 750mln GCC-focused private credit fund

January 14, 2026 0
Orion Resource Partners and SNB Capital announce a strategic partnership to support Saudi Arabia’s mining industry
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Orion Resource Partners and SNB Capital announce a strategic partnership to support Saudi Arabia’s mining industry

January 14, 2026 0

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SVG and ITSEC Launch Full-Lifecycle Crypto Business Deployment Suite in Dubai — From Licensing to Audit-Ready Operational Exchanges
Cryptocurrency.

SVG and ITSEC Launch Full-Lifecycle Crypto Business Deployment Suite in Dubai — From Licensing to Audit-Ready Operational Exchanges

By Fintech News Saudi Arabia Staff August 12, 2025 0

From Licensing and Compliance to Cybersecurity and Technology — One Partner for VARA-Regulated Market Entry and Sustained Operations. Dubai, UAE – August 12, 2025 – SecureVisa Group (SVG), in alliance with cybersecurity pioneer ITSEC Inc., today announced the official launch of the UAE’s most comprehensive full-lifecycle deployment suite for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) operating […]

Saudi Arabia's First Ever Tokenized Real Estate Transaction Set for Launch by droppRWA and RAFAL Real Estate
Tokenization.

Saudi Arabia’s First Ever Tokenized Real Estate Transaction Set for Launch by droppRWA and RAFAL Real Estate

By Fintech News Saudi Arabia Staff June 9, 2025 0

The RAFAL pilot will serve as a national feasibility benchmark for the future of tokenized property markets in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia – droppRWA, a subsidiary of droppGroup, the world’s leading provider of sovereign-grade Web3 AI and blockchain infrastructure, today announced a landmark partnership with RAFAL Real Estate Co., one of Saudi Arabia’s leading developers, […]

When Points Become Digital Assets: Gennius XYZ and Fuze Push Rewards Tokenization
Digital Assets.

When Points Become Digital Assets: Gennius XYZ and Fuze Push Rewards Tokenization

May 27, 2025 0
Bahrain’s Al Abraaj Restaurants Group Becomes the First Bitcoin Treasury Company in the Middle East
Bitcoin.

Bahrain’s Al Abraaj Restaurants Group Becomes the First Bitcoin Treasury Company in the Middle East

May 15, 2025 0
BitOasis expands to Bahrain, bringing secure and trusted crypto trading to the GCC
Cryptocurrency.

BitOasis expands to Bahrain, bringing secure and trusted crypto trading to the GCC

May 15, 2025 0

Startup Funding

Saudi GulfBoost Closes $1.33M Pre-Seed Round to Advance Geospatial AI Solutions
Startup Funding.

Saudi GulfBoost Closes $1.33M Pre-Seed Round to Advance Geospatial AI Solutions

By Fintech News Saudi Arabia Staff January 22, 2026 0

GulfBoost Technology (GBT) has announced the successful closing of a SAR 5 million pre-seed funding round, marking a key milestone in the company’s growth within Saudi Arabia’s telecommunications and information technology sectors. The round was led by Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al-Zamil & Sons Investment Company, with participation from a group of angel investors and investment […]

Saudi agritech Grove secures $5 million seed funding led by Outliers VC
Startup Funding.

Saudi agritech Grove secures $5 million seed funding led by Outliers VC

By Fintech News Saudi Arabia Staff January 20, 2026 0

Grove, a Riyadh-based technology company specialising in the fresh-produce sector, has successfully closed a $5 million Seed funding round led by Outliers VC with participation from a group of angel investors. Founded in 2024 by Mohammed bin Ghanam and Ayman AlFifi, Grove is operating as a consumer brand in the fresh and agricultural produce sector. The […]

Saudi-based Resquad AI Raises $1.5 Million Seed Round to Scale AI-Powered Recruitment Platform
Startup Funding.

Saudi-based Resquad AI Raises $1.5 Million Seed Round to Scale AI-Powered Recruitment Platform

By Fintech News Saudi Arabia Staff January 19, 2026 0

Saudi Arabia-based talent management SaaS provider Resquad AI has raised $1.5 million in a Seed funding round, led by SRG, with participation from a group of angel investors. Founded in 2024 by Abdullah Abdulaziz Al-Jafaari, Resquad AI offers AI-powered technical recruitment solutions through a SaaS platform and a global B2B marketplace for developers, enabling companies […]

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EdfaPay Secures Technical Approvals From SAMA to Launch Smart SoftPOS
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EdfaPay Secures Technical Approvals From SAMA to Launch Smart SoftPOS

By Fintech News Saudi Arabia Staff January 22, 2026

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – January 22, 2026: EdfaPay is pleased to announce the official activation of its Smart SoftPOS services in the Saudi market, following the successful completion of the required technical approvals from the Payments Authorization Center at the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), in accordance with the applicable compliance and security standards. This will […]

Saudi GulfBoost Closes $1.33M Pre-Seed Round to Advance Geospatial AI Solutions
Startup Funding

Saudi GulfBoost Closes $1.33M Pre-Seed Round to Advance Geospatial AI Solutions

By Fintech News Saudi Arabia Staff January 22, 2026

GulfBoost Technology (GBT) has announced the successful closing of a SAR 5 million pre-seed funding round, marking a key milestone in the company’s growth within Saudi Arabia’s telecommunications and information technology sectors. The round was led by Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al-Zamil & Sons Investment Company, with participation from a group of angel investors and investment […]

ZagTrader Strengthens Enterprise Digital Infrastructure with Unified Experience Platform
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ZagTrader Strengthens Enterprise Digital Infrastructure with Unified Experience Platform

By Fintech News Saudi Arabia Staff January 21, 2026

ZagTrader has announced the rollout of a revamped enterprise digital experience platform, marking the next phase in the evolution of its digital ecosystem. The initiative represents a comprehensive modernization of existing digital capabilities, introducing a refreshed experience powered by state-of-the-art technology, updated design standards, and enhanced performance characteristics. The revamp reinforces ZagTrader’s focus on delivering […]

Saudi agritech Grove secures $5 million seed funding led by Outliers VC
Startup Funding

Saudi agritech Grove secures $5 million seed funding led by Outliers VC

By Fintech News Saudi Arabia Staff January 20, 2026

Grove, a Riyadh-based technology company specialising in the fresh-produce sector, has successfully closed a $5 million Seed funding round led by Outliers VC with participation from a group of angel investors. Founded in 2024 by Mohammed bin Ghanam and Ayman AlFifi, Grove is operating as a consumer brand in the fresh and agricultural produce sector. The […]

Saudi-based Resquad AI Raises $1.5 Million Seed Round to Scale AI-Powered Recruitment Platform
Startup Funding

Saudi-based Resquad AI Raises $1.5 Million Seed Round to Scale AI-Powered Recruitment Platform

By Fintech News Saudi Arabia Staff January 19, 2026

Saudi Arabia-based talent management SaaS provider Resquad AI has raised $1.5 million in a Seed funding round, led by SRG, with participation from a group of angel investors. Founded in 2024 by Abdullah Abdulaziz Al-Jafaari, Resquad AI offers AI-powered technical recruitment solutions through a SaaS platform and a global B2B marketplace for developers, enabling companies […]

Merak Capital’s Gaming Fund leads SAR 2.2mln seed investment in Khosouf Studio
Startup Funding

Merak Capital’s Gaming Fund leads SAR 2.2mln seed investment in Khosouf Studio

By Fintech News Saudi Arabia Staff January 14, 2026

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Merak Capital, a Saudi-based investment firm licensed by the Capital Market Authority, has led a SAR 2.2 million (USD 600,000) seed round in Khosouf Studio, a UAE-based independent game developer specializing in premium PC, console, and virtual reality titles. The investment was made through Merak Capital’s Gaming Fund, which aims to empower […]

Jadwa Investment launches SAR 750mln GCC-focused private credit fund
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Jadwa Investment launches SAR 750mln GCC-focused private credit fund

By Fintech News Saudi Arabia Staff January 14, 2026

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Jadwa Investment, a leading investment management and advisory firm in the Middle East, has announced the launch of its flagship private credit fund, Jadwa GCC Diversified Private Credit Fund, with a target size of up to SAR 750m (USD 200m). The fund has successfully completed its first close at over SAR 300m (USD […]

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Jadwa Investment launches SAR 750mln GCC-focused private credit fund

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Governata Secures $4 Million Seed Funding to Accelerate Saudi Arabia’s AI-Driven Data Future

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EdfaPay Secures Technical Approvals From SAMA to Launch Smart SoftPOS
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EdfaPay Secures Technical Approvals From SAMA to Launch Smart SoftPOS

By Fintech News Saudi Arabia Staff January 22, 2026 0

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – January 22, 2026: EdfaPay is pleased to announce the official activation of its Smart SoftPOS services in the Saudi market, following the successful completion of the required technical approvals from the Payments Authorization Center at the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), in accordance with the applicable compliance and security standards. This will […]

Saudi GulfBoost Closes $1.33M Pre-Seed Round to Advance Geospatial AI Solutions
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ZagTrader Strengthens Enterprise Digital Infrastructure with Unified Experience Platform
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By Fintech News Saudi Arabia Staff April 7, 2025 0

It is difficult to overstate the spiritual significance of Hajj and Umrah: journeys taken by millions of Muslims every year. However, despite the religious importance of pilgrimage, it’s important not to neglect the logistical realities of travelling to the Holy Mosques. In particular, managing finances is a fundamental consideration. Here are five practical financial tips […]

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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – January 22, 2026: EdfaPay is pleased to announce the official activation of its Smart SoftPOS services in the Saudi market, following the successful completion of the required technical approvals from the Payments Authorization Center at the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), in accordance with the applicable compliance and security standards. This will […]

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