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PayTabs Group Signs MOU to Acquire SAMA-Licensed SeaPay
PayTabs Group has signed an MOU to acquire 100% of SAMA-licensed SeaPay from Arab Sea Information Systems Company, targeting USD 100 billion in annual payment volume by 2030.
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Saudi ICT Sector Weekly: BARQ Achieves Unicorn Status as Major Deals and AI Initiatives Expand
Saudi Arabia recorded key ICT developments including BARQ becoming a tech unicorn, PayTabs acquiring Amazon Payment Services MENA, and new AI policy initiatives.
Vision Bank and Publicis Sapient Partner on AI Hub
Vision Bank and Publicis Sapient have signed a strategic agreement at Money20/20 Middle East in Riyadh to build an AI innovation hub.
Money20/20 Middle East Opens in Riyadh as Global Leaders Discuss Fintech Growth
Money20/20 Middle East opened in Riyadh featuring major announcements, including Tabby’s valuation reaching $6.5B and Silq’s SAR 500M financing agreement.
Salam and Zoom Partner to Deliver Localized AI Collaboration Tools Across Saudi Arabia
Etihad Salam Telecom Company has signed a reseller agreement with Zoom at LEAP 2026 to deliver locally hosted AI collaboration software in Saudi Arabia.
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.
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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.
Vision Bank Receives Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) No Objection for Official Launch
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – 17 September 2025: Vision Bank has received the “No Objection” from the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) to commence its banking operations in the Kingdom, marking a significant milestone aimed at introducing the public to Vision Bank and its innovative financial services. This announcement underlines Vision Bank’s commitment to delivering […]
SAMA Approves Vision Bank to Launch Digital Banking Operations in Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) grants approval for Vision Bank to begin operations in Saudi Arabia, reinforcing financial stability, competition, and Vision 2030 goals for digital economy and financial inclusion.
HCLSoftware Accelerates Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 with XDO Blueprint at Riyadh Executive Summit
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (July 28, 2025): HCLSoftware, a global leader in enterprise software solutions, is deepening its commitment to Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 digital transformation agenda through strategic technology investments, positioning the Kingdom as the Middle East’s leading digital powerhouse. At the recently concluded Executive Summit in Riyadh, attended by over 60+ senior executives from […]