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02/12/2025
Governor of SAMA: 2026 Budget Aims to Enhance Sustainable Economic Growth in the Kingdom
The Governor of the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), H.E. Ayman M. Al-Sayari, congratulated the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz
24/11/2025
SAMA Licenses “Madd Balas” Company to Provide Debt-Based Crowdfunding Solutions
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) licensed “Madd Balas” company to provide debt-based crowdfunding solutions. With Madd Balas, there are now 14 licensed companies offering debt-based crowdfunding solutions in Saudi Arabia
20/11/2025
SAMA Hosts BIS Innovation Summit
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), in cooperation with the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), hosted the Innovation Summit for the Middle East and Africa region on 19-20 November 2025 in Riyadh
19/11/2025
SAMA Hosts the FSB Plenary Meeting and EMDEs Forum
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) hosted the Financial Stability Board (FSB) Plenary Meeting and Emerging Markets and Developing Economies (EMDEs) Forum on 18-19 November 2025 in Riyadh
13/11/2025
SAMA Revokes the License of “Fas Finance Company”
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) announced its decision of revoking the license of “Fas Finance Company” for practicing consumer microfinance activity using financial technology in the kingdom
12/11/2025
SAMA Seeks Public Consultation on the Draft Update to the “Oversight Framework for Payment Systems and Their Operators”
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has announced the release of an updated draft of the “Oversight Framework for Payment Systems and Their Operators"
11/11/2025
SAMA Licenses “Darb Pay for Information Technology” to Provide Payment Services
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) licensed “Darb Pay for Information Technology" to provide e-wallet solutions. With Darb Pay for Information Technology, there are now 28 licensed companies offering payment services in Saudi Arabia.
10/11/2025
SAMA Licenses “Tabby finance” Company to Engage in BNPL Activity
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) licensed “Tabby finance” company to engage in buy-now-pay-later activity, bringing the total number of finance companies licensed by SAMA to (68) companies
29/10/2025
SAMA’s Decision on Repo and Reverse Repo Rates
the Saudi Central Bank has decided to reduce the Repurchase Agreement (Repo) rate by 25 basis points to 4.50 percent, and to reduce the Reverse Repurchase Agreement (Reverse Repo) rate by 25 basis points to 4.00 percent
23/10/2025
With 40 Participants, SAMA Receives a Delegation from the Hong Kong Academy of Finance
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) hosted a delegation at its head office in Riyadh on Tuesday, October 21, 2025
16/10/2025
SAMA Receives International Accreditation for Procurement Operations
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has received the International Accreditation Certificate for Procurement Operations by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)
30/09/2025
SAMA Announces the Licensing of a new Digital Bank
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) announces the cabinet's approval to license a new digital bank in Saudi Arabia “EZ Bank", with a capital of SAR 2.5 billion
28/09/2025
SAMA Approves the Use of “Visitor ID” for Opening Bank Accounts
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) announced the approval of using the “Visitor ID” for opening bank accounts at banks in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in accordance with banks' account opening rules
25/09/2025
SAMA Licenses “Global Exchange AS Currency Service Limited” to Conduct Foreign Currency Trading in Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) licensed “Global Exchange AS Currency Service Limited” company to engage in buying, selling, and exchanging foreign currencies
23/09/2025
SAMA Governor Congratulates Leadership on Kingdom’s 95th National Day
On behalf of SAMA, H.E. the Governor of the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), Mr. Ayman M. Al-Sayari, extended his congratulations to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud