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Saudi Arabia-based barq partners with Mastercard on advanced payment acceptance technology

Partnership will contribute to the digital transformation of financial services in Saudi Arabia, in line with Vision 2030

24 Fintech: $213 million fintech venture capital fund announced

In 2023 alone, investments in fintech in Saudi Arabia exceeded $790 million, an 8-fold increase from 2021's $91 million

Saudi Central Bank confirms Q4 2024 as launch period for ‘Samsung Pay’ service in Kingdom

Samsung Pay provides secure payments, letting users manage digital cards in the Samsung Wallet app

24 Fintech: Saudi Arabia to increase number of fintech companies to 525 by 2030 

By the end of Q2 2024, the number of Fintech companies in the Kingdom reached 224, exceeding the target of 168

Beyond payments: How Mastercard is fueling transformation and driving inclusion

Great strides have been made in advancing digital transformation and building a robust payment ecosystem across the region

China’s Ant International seeks expansion in Saudi Arabia

Agreement to facilitate cross-border mobile payment and trade, empower Saudi businesses

Fintech accelerator programs: Paving the way for innovation and growth

Accelerating innovation, unveiling market trends and crafting business success

LEAP 2024: Saudi Arabia bolsters tech hub leadership with $888 million in deals

Investment funds and funding rounds to support innovation and tech entrepreneurship

LEAP 2024: Saudi Arabia to host 3rd edition of tech event in March

LEAP 2024 is set to welcome more than 1,800 global tech exhibitors.

Redefining Emerging Economies: Fintech’s Impact on MENA’s Unbanked

Region is home to 85 million adults with no basic banking access