Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – September 6, 2024 – Geidea, one of the region’s leading financial technology companies, has announced a strategic partnership with Arab National Bank (ANB) aimed at driving innovation and efficiency in digital payments across Saudi Arabia. Through this collaboration, Geidea will offer merchants seamless access to its cutting-edge Payment Gateway, empowering businesses […]
alrajhi bank Acquires 65% Stake in Saudi Fintech “Drahim App”
alrajhi bank has acquired a 65% stake in the “Drahim” application, a leading financial management and automated investment platform licensed by the Saudi Central Bank within the FinTech Lab and the Capital Market Authority’s regulatory environment. This acquisition is part of alrajhi bank’s strategy to leverage the latest technologies and regulatory frameworks to strengthen its […]
Bahrain Spire Tech and Deloitte Partners to Revolutionize Cloud and Cyber Services in the Fintech Sector
Spire Tech, a leading provider of innovative technology solutions, has officially announced a strategic partnership with Deloitte during the 24 Fintech event. This collaboration will see Deloitte leveraging its expertise in Managed Cloud and Cyber Services to help Spire Tech enhance its service offerings for businesses across various sectors. In a statement, Aamir Janjua, Co-Founder […]
Saudi fintech Tamara secures preliminary approval from SAMA for Consumer Finance License
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 02 September 2024 – Tamara, the leading fintech platform in Saudi Arabia and the GCC, has received preliminary approval from the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) to operate in consumer finance and Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) activities. This milestone is a testament to Tamara’s commitment to enhancing the fintech landscape and […]
Tarabut Partners with The Saudi National Bank (SNB) to Enhance Digital Banking Solutions
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Tarabut, a leading open banking platform in the MENA region, has announced a strategic partnership with The Saudi National Bank (SNB), one of Saudi Arabia’s foremost financial institutions. This collaboration aims to drive the evolution of SNB’s digital offerings, aligning with the bank’s commitment to providing innovative and customer-centric solutions. By […]
Lean Technologies Partners with J-B to Revolutionize Lending Processes with Open Banking Solutions
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – In a significant move to advance financial technology and innovation, Lean Technologies has announced a strategic partnership with J-B. The official signing ceremony took place on September 3rd at 24 Fintech, bringing together industry leaders Hisham Al-Falih, CEO of Lean Technologies, and Bader Barqawi, CEO of JB Finance. This partnership marks […]
Saudi fintech Malaa Secures SAR 65 Million in Series A Funding Round Led by SNB Capital
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – : Malaa, a wealth management company authorized by the Saudi Central Bank and operating within its regulatory sandbox, has successfully closed its Series A funding round, raising SAR 65 million (USD 17.3 million). The funding round was led by SNB Capital, the largest asset manager in the Kingdom, with participation from […]
Tarabut Acquires UK Payments Platform Vyne Ahead of New MENA Regulatory Requirements
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – September 3rd, 2024: Tarabut, the first and largest regulated open banking platform in the MENA region, today announced the acquisition of London-based Vyne, a real-time account-to-account (A2A) payments platform for online businesses. This strategic acquisition, which has been approved by both the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) and the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority […]
Saudi Fintech Tabby to acquire Saudi digital wallet Tweeq in move to expand services beyond BNPL
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – September 2024: Tabby, the MENA region’s leading shopping and financial services app, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Tweeq, a Saudi-based digital wallet licensed by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA). This milestone announcement was made during the 24 Fintech event, Saudi Arabia’s flagship fintech gathering. Under the terms of the agreement, Tweeq […]
Saudi: SAMA Announces Issuance of Second Version of Open Banking Framework
Riyadh, September 2, 2024 — The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has officially announced the release of the second phase of its Open Banking Framework, focusing on the Payment Initiation Service (PIS). This latest development marks a significant step forward in SAMA’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the Kingdom’s fintech ecosystem. The introduction of PIS under the […]