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 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 […]
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 […]
RIYADH – Orion Resource Partners LP (“Orion”), a leading global investment firm specializing in mining and metals, and SNB Capital Company (¨SNB Capital”), Saudi Arabia’s leading capital market institution and a subsidiary of the Saudi National Bank, announced today that they have entered into a strategic partnership to support the development of the Kingdom’s mining and […]
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Mastercard announced a collaboration with STC Bank to empower the bank’s customers in the Kingdom – both consumers and businesses – with greater access to a broad range of cross-border payment services, leveraging Mastercard Move’s innovative money movement capabilities. In line with Vision 2030, the collaboration is fully geared towards transforming the […]
AmwalPay has announced a strategic partnership with Bank Nizwa, reflecting a broader shift in how banks approach the enablement of digital payment services within the Sultanate of Oman. Under this partnership, AmwalPay enables Bank Nizwa to offer digital payment services to its merchants under the bank’s own brand, identity, and commercial framework. Bank Nizwa retains […]
RIYADH — Investment Minister Khalid Al-Falih said Saudi Arabia has succeeded in attracting 20 of the world’s top 30 banks as part of efforts to expand the presence and activity of major global asset managers and international banks to support the Kingdom’s banking sector. Speaking during a Shoura Council session on Monday, Al-Falih announced that […]
RIYADH — Point-of-sale (POS) transactions in Saudi Arabia reached 255.361 million during the period from Dec. 28, 2025, to Jan. 3, 2026, with a total value of SR17.016 billion, up from SR13.028 billion recorded in the previous week, according to the Saudi Central Bank. The central bank’s weekly POS bulletin showed that the transport sector […]
The Capital Market Authority (CMA) announces the opening of the capital market to all categories of foreign investors and enabling them to invest directly therein as of 1 February 2026, following the CMA Board’s approval of the regulatory framework allowing non-resident foreign investors to invest directly in the Main Market. Accordingly, the capital market, across […]
The platform continued its rapid momentum, surpassing seven million users in under a year and scaling further to over 10mln users within 17 months of operation. RIYADH – barq has cemented its position as the fastest-growing digital wallet in the region by download and usage rates, achieving record-breaking adoption milestones within an unprecedented timeframe. Since […]