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Money20/20 Middle East Returns to Riyadh in September 2026
Money20/20 Middle East returns to Riyadh from September 14 to 16, 2026, bringing together over 38,000 financial leaders and regulators.
IBS Expands Digital Transaction Footprint Across Middle East
Infinite Business Solutions expands its digital transaction footprint across ten countries, with Saudi Arabia serving as its largest regional market.
Rasan Financial Results: Revenue Reaches SAR 517 Million
Rasan Information Technology Company reported a 111% year-on-year revenue increase to SAR 517 million for the first half of 2026.
Growth-Stage Bridge Connects Global Fintechs with Saudi Market
An analysis of the strategic initiatives connecting international growth-stage financial technology companies with expanding opportunities in Saudi Arabia.
GCC Asset Management Reaches $2.7 Trillion as AI Reshapes Competition
The GCC asset management sector reached $2.7 trillion in 2025. Discover how artificial intelligence and retail investors are reshaping regional competition.
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Mashreq and Sukoon Launch Embedded Insurance Solutions for SMEs
Mashreq has partnered with Sukoon Insurance to offer instant, paperless Workmen’s Compensation and Third-Party Liability coverage directly via MashreqBiz.
Checkout.com Partners with Agoda to Power Global Travel Transactions
Checkout.com has partnered with Agoda to support digital payment processing across more than six million properties globally.
SAMA Grants Tabby Finance Licences for Consumer and SME Credit
The Saudi Central Bank has granted Tabby consumer and SME finance licences, enabling customers to finance purchases up to SAR 50,000 over 12 months.
Mashreq Partners with Mastercard to Expand Quick Remit Cross-Border Payments
Mashreq has partnered with Mastercard to expand its Quick Remit service globally, enabling direct local currency transfers across new international corridors.
Sanabil Accelerator Announces Batch 11 Startups
The Sanabil Accelerator has selected eight startups from over 690 applications for its eleventh cohort, focusing on AI, fintech, and healthcare.
IMAN Holdings Plans 100 Million Dollar Fundraise for GCC Expansion
IMAN Holdings has announced plans to raise 100 million dollars to expand its AI-powered Islamic banking platform into the GCC region.
Madkhol Capital Partners with anb Capital and Derayah Financial
Madkhol Capital has announced strategic partnerships with anb Capital and Derayah Financial to expand digital investment opportunities for Saudi investors.
Microsoft Selects Checkout.com to Power EMEA Transactions
Microsoft has partnered with Checkout.com to manage digital transactions across the EMEA region, integrating AI-powered optimization for Xbox, Azure, and Microsoft 365.
Beltone Asset Management and Telda Partner to Expand Digital Investing Access in Egypt
Beltone Asset Management and Telda have partnered to offer commission-free mutual funds directly through Telda’s mobile application in Egypt.
Visa Connects Payment Network to ChatGPT for Autonomous Retail Transactions
Visa has linked its payment rails to ChatGPT, allowing autonomous AI agents to find products and complete checkouts without human intervention.
PRYPCO Mint Launches Digital Gold Investing Service
PRYPCO Mint has announced the launch of its new digital gold investing service, allowing users to trade physical gold starting from 100 AED.
Mastercard Launches Agent Pay for Machines for AI Commerce
Mastercard has launched a new service to enable secure, programmatic microtransactions between autonomous AI agents across its global network.
ThinkMarkets Launches ChelseaAI for Conversational CFD Trading
ThinkMarkets has launched ChelseaAI, a new tool connecting live trading accounts directly to AI assistants via the Model Context Protocol.
Checkout and Nahdi Partner to Enhance Digital Payment Performance Across the GCC
Nahdi Medical Company has partnered with Checkout to optimize its digital payment systems and improve transaction success rates across the GCC.
ClearSkies Strengthens Cyber Resilience for Saudi Financial Sector
As Saudi Arabia transitions to a cashless economy, ClearSkies introduces its Centric AI platform to help financial institutions detect and respond to cyber threats in minutes.
Group-IB Achieves AWS Financial Software Competency for Financial Sector Security
Group-IB has achieved the AWS Financial Software Competency designation, validating its technical expertise in protecting global financial institutions from cyber threats.
AlfaNow Expands into Oman Through First Exchange Partnership
AlfaNow Oman expansion launches cross-border payment services through partnership with First Exchange, expanding its GCC presence and enabling faster remittance flows.