Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – 23 April, 2025: American Express Saudi Arabia has introduced a ground-breaking, open banking-powered experience within its mobile application, transforming not just the process but the accessibility of credit for a broader segment of customers. This includes those outside traditional employment structures (such as the self-employed and non-salaried individuals) – segments that have historically been underserved by conventional […]
All Mastercard credit and debit cardholders can now enjoy up to six months of Amazon Prime membership at no additional cost, unlocking a world of savings and entertainment, including fast and free shipping, Prime Video, Prime Gaming, and Exclusive Savings Saudi National Bank cardholders will enjoy added exclusive shopping discounts with their Mastercard provided Amazon […]
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Standard Chartered announced a further expansion of its Middle East product capabilities with direct custody services in Saudi Arabia. This milestone offering will be under Standard Chartered Capital Saudi Arabia, a wholly owned subsidiary of Standard Chartered Group, licensed by Capital Market Authority of Saudi Arabia. The service, which enables clients to […]
Manama, Bahrain – The Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF) has launched a new e-learning platform to help banking professionals in Bahrain stay up to date with regulations on Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT), and Counter Proliferation Financing (CPF). Developed specifically for Bahrain’s financial sector, the platform highlights the Kingdom’s commitment […]
Attaining ‘national entity’ status empowers ZainTECH to scale its advanced solutions across key sectors of digital IoT, cybersecurity, drones, AI, and cloud services Reinforces company’s commitment to Vision 2030 of driving innovation, strategic partnerships, and investment in local talent and digital infrastructure Riyadh, KSA — ZainTECH, the integrated digital solutions provider of Zain Group, has achieved […]
Manama, Bahrain – Khaleeji Bank, one of the leading Islamic banks in the Kingdom of Bahrain, has announced the launch of Visa+, a new service that enables users to send money to Visa cardholders in the GCC using only the recipient’s mobile number. Khaleeji Bank is among the first banks to offer this service, marking a significant […]
RIYADH – Electronic payments now account for 79 percent of all retail transactions in Saudi Arabia, up from 70 percent in 2023, marking a significant leap in the Kingdom’s transition toward a cashless economy, according to data released by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA). The milestone reflects the Kingdom’s ongoing commitment to the Financial Sector […]
Manama, Bahrain – Visa, a global leader in digital payments, introduces Visa+ service in Bahrain, allowing users to send money to Visa cardholders within GCC using only recipient’s mobile number. The innovative service is available to customers of Bahrain Islamic Bank (BisB) and Khaleeji Bank at the initial phase. Bahrain is one of the first global […]
DigiTrends, a leading player in digital transformation, has obtained its official company registration in KSA and is joining the ranks of pioneering companies in the Kingdom. This milestone was marked in the esteemed presence of Pakistani Ambassador Mr. Ahmad Farooq, First Secretary Mr. Shafiq Ahmed, and key members of the DigiTrends leadership team—CEO Samad Saleem, Regional […]
Bahrain – The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) has granted a payment service provider (PSP) licence to BPay Global allowing it to operate in the kingdom. BPay Global is a payment services company in the Binance Group. The PSP licence will allow the company to provide fiat services to Binance customers globally, including fiat top […]