Kreab Launches First Regional Middle East Headquarters in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Kreab Launches First Regional Middle East Headquarters in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Riyadh: Kreab, a global advisor in strategic communications, has launched its first regional office in the Middle East in Riyadh under the name “Kreab Saudi Arabia,” in a move that reflects the company’s commitment to strengthening its presence in the Saudi market and positioning the Kingdom as a strategic hub for managing its regional expansion plans. […]

SAB Invest the first market maker for ETFs on the Saudi Exchange

SAB Invest the first market maker for ETFs on the Saudi Exchange

Enhanced liquidity in SAB Invest Saudi Quant ETF (Ticker: 9402), with tighter bid-ask spreads and improved pricing efficiency, enabling a smoother and more effective trading experience for investors Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, SAB Invest, the investment arm of Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB), today announced its official registration by the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul) as the first […]

Riyad Bank collaborates with Mastercard to introduce its first corporate card portfolio in the Kingdom

Riyad Bank collaborates with Mastercard to introduce its first corporate card portfolio in the Kingdom

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia:  Riyad Bank and Mastercard announced today the launch of an innovative Travel and Expense (T&E) Corporate Card program, marking Riyad Bank’s first corporate card offering in the Kingdom. The launch marks the latest collaboration between the two entities, building on their ongoing efforts to redefine business travel within the Kingdom, the Middle East […]

Albilad Capital Launches Horizon Trading Solutions Platform to Strengthen Trading and Market-Making Capabilities

Albilad Capital Launches Horizon Trading Solutions Platform to Strengthen Trading and Market-Making Capabilities

Riyadh, Paris – Albilad Capital announces the official launch of the Horizon Trading Solutions platform, marking a strategic milestone that reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to strengthening its technological infrastructure and advancing its operational systems in line with the rapid growth of the Saudi capital market. This initiative supports Albilad Capital’s efforts to elevate its market‑making […]

ABHI collaborates with QBS to offer Earned Wage Access in Saudi Arabia

ABHI collaborates with QBS to offer Earned Wage Access in Saudi Arabia

Riyadh, KSA — Abhi Saudi, powered by Alraedah Digital Solutions, has announced its partnership with QBS to provide employees with instant access to earned wages through its Earned Wage Access (EWA) solution. This initiative enables QBS employees to withdraw a portion of their salaries anytime during the month, supporting financial stability and reducing dependency on short-term […]

Thamma Al‑Masar launches in Saudi Arabia, appoints Ross McAuley as Managing Director

Thamma Al‑Masar launches in Saudi Arabia, appoints Ross McAuley as Managing Director

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Thamma Al‑Masar today announced its launch as a Saudi-registered strategy and business consultancy with a long-term commitment to fostering a genuinely Saudi business and nurturing local talent. The new Saudi brand is built to support organizations across Saudi Arabia and the GCC as they navigate one of the most ambitious and exciting economic and cultural transformations in the world. The […]

HSBC Appointed International Primary Dealer for Saudi Government Debt Market

HSBC Appointed International Primary Dealer for Saudi Government Debt Market

​​​Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – HSBC has been appointed as an International Primary Dealer by the Saudi Ministry of Finance and National Debt Management Center (NDMC), enabling the global bank to act as an intermediary between foreign investors and Saudi Arabia’s local government debt instruments. The announcement follows a visit to the Kingdom by Georges Elhedery, Group […]

The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) Licenses Lite Advanced Financial to Provide E-Wallet Solutions in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) Licenses Lite Advanced Financial to Provide E-Wallet Solutions in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has licensed Lite Advanced Financial Company to provide e-wallet solutions in Saudi Arabia, further strengthening the Kingdom’s growing digital payments ecosystem. With the addition of Lite Advanced Financial, the total number of licensed companies offering payment services in Saudi Arabia has now reached 32. The move reflects SAMA’s continued efforts to […]

“barq” Launches Global Cross-Border QR Payments via Alipay+

“barq” Launches Global Cross-Border QR Payments via Alipay+

barq is the first Alipay+ payment partner in the Middle East to enable outbound cross-border QR payments for over 12 million users from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) across 220+ markets. Ant International deepens its commitment to KSA by promoting cross-border payment connectivity, bridging local payments to the global ecosystem. Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – barq, […]

COLABS launches Riyadh Workspace Campus backed by Leading Regional Investors

COLABS launches Riyadh Workspace Campus backed by Leading Regional Investors

Community-led workspace platform targets rising demand from startups and SMEs in Saudi Arabia. A bridge between Saudi and Pakistani ecosystems, COLABS will help companies launch, scale, and operate through COLABS’ business support platform RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – COLABS, a Saudi headquartered community-led workspace platform backed by regional investors, has launched a 4,000 sqm campus in northern […]