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12/04/2026
SAMA: E-Payments Account for 85% of Total Retail Payments in 2025
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) announced that electronic payments accounted for 85% of total retail payments in 2025, up from 79% in 2024.
09/04/2026
SAMA Holds First Digital Transformation Committee Meeting with Financial Institutions in Banking Sector
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), represented by the Digital Transformation Committee (DTC), held the first quarterly meeting
29/03/2026
SAMA Licenses “Atyoun Litqniyat AlMalumat WalIttisalat AlMubtakirah” Company to Provide Payment Services
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) licensed “Atyoun Litqniyat AlMalumat WalIttisalat AlMubtakirah” company to provide payment services through a Major Payment Institution. With "Atyoun Litqniyat AlMalumat WalIttisalat AlMubtakirah,"
26/03/2026
SAMA Licenses “Altknwlwjya aljadydh llhulul albrmjyh” and “lyn tknwlwjyz Company Saudi Arabia litqniyat nuzum almaelumat” to Provide Open Banking Services
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) announced the licensing of “Altknwlwjya aljadydh llhulul albrmjyh” and “lyn tknwlwjyz Company Saudi Arabia litqniyat nuzum almaelumat” to conduct payment services
26/03/2026
SAMA Commences Licensing of Fintech Companies to Provide Open Banking Services
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) announced the commencement of licensing fintech companies to provide open banking services, following the successful completion of the regulatory sandbox phase under SAMA’s supervision
24/03/2026
SAMA Issues the Updated Oversight Framework of the Payment Systems and Their Operators
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) announced the issuance of the updated “Oversight Framework of the Payment Systems and Their Operators
12/03/2026
SAMA Licenses “Wukad Solutions for Aggregation Services” Company to Provide Finance Aggregation Services
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) licensed “Wukad Solutions for Aggregation Services” company to provide finance aggregation services in Saudi Arabia.
12/03/2026
SAMA Licenses “Aij Company for Financing”
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) licensed “Aij Company For financing” to finance small and medium enterprise and consumers. This addition brings the total number of finance companies licensed by SAMA to 71.
17/02/2026
SAMA Announces Opening of Applications for “Saudi Economists” Track Under SPP
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) announced that applications for the Saudi Economists Track are now open, starting Tuesday, February 17, 2026. This specialized track is part of the SAMA Professional Program (SPP) for both males and females.
17/02/2026
SAMA Seeks Public Consultation on Draft Rules Regulating Cash Center Management and Operation
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has launched the draft Rules Regulating Cash Center Management and Operation for public consultation through the National Competitiveness Center's “Istitlaa" platform.
28/01/2026
SAMA Licenses “alhulul almuntilaqa” Company to Provide Consumer Microfinance Solutions
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) licensed “alhulul almuntilaqa” company to Provide Consumer Microfinance Solutions. With alhulul almuntilaqa, there are now 12 licensed companies offering Consumer Microfinance solutions in Saudi Arabia
25/12/2025
SAMA Introduces Electronic Check Clearing System (ECCS) Service on its Website
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) announced the addition of the Electronic Check Clearing System (ECCS) service to the list of e-services offered on its website. The service aims to complete check clearing within one business day.
22/12/2025
SAMA Issues Fees Guide for Financial Institutions’ Services
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) announced the issuance of the “Fees Guide for Financial Institutions’ Services”
22/12/2025
SAMA Updates Implementing Regulation of Finance Companies Control Law
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) announces the issuance of the updated Implementing Regulation of the Finance Companies Control Law as part of SAMA's
10/12/2025
SAMA Decision on Repo and Reverse Repo Rates
In light of global developments and in alignment with its objective of maintaining monetary stability, the Saudi Central Bank has decided to reduce the Repurchase Agreement (Repo) rate by 25 basis points to 4.25 percent

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Sama Extended Content Query Webpart

SAMA: E-Payments Account for 85% of Total Retail Payments in 2025

SAMA Holds First Digital Transformation Committee Meeting with Financial Institutions in Banking Sector

SAMA Licenses “Atyoun Litqniyat AlMalumat WalIttisalat AlMubtakirah” Company to Provide Payment Services

SAMA Licenses “Altknwlwjya aljadydh llhulul albrmjyh” and “lyn tknwlwjyz Company Saudi Arabia litqniyat nuzum almaelumat” to Provide Open Banking Services

SAMA Commences Licensing of Fintech Companies to Provide Open Banking Services

SAMA Issues the Updated Oversight Framework of the Payment Systems and Their Operators

SAMA Licenses “Wukad Solutions for Aggregation Services” Company to Provide Finance Aggregation Services

SAMA Licenses “Aij Company for Financing”

SAMA Announces Opening of Applications for “Saudi Economists” Track Under SPP

SAMA Seeks Public Consultation on Draft Rules Regulating Cash Center Management and Operation

SAMA Licenses “alhulul almuntilaqa” Company to Provide Consumer Microfinance Solutions

SAMA Introduces Electronic Check Clearing System (ECCS) Service on its Website

SAMA Issues Fees Guide for Financial Institutions’ Services

SAMA Updates Implementing Regulation of Finance Companies Control Law

SAMA Decision on Repo and Reverse Repo Rates

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