SAMA: E-Payments Account for 85% of Total Retail Payments in 2025
SAMA: E-Payments Account for 85% of Total Retail Payments in 2025
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Payment ProviderBankFintech
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Technology & Cyber in Saudi Arabia
Technology & Cyber regulatory updates from Saudi Arabia.
We track 7 Technology & Cyber updates from Saudi Arabia regulators, published by SAMA. The archive covers 7 news items. Most recent update: April 2026.
SAMA Holds First Digital Transformation Committee Meeting with Financial Institutions in Banking Sector
SAMA Holds First Digital Transformation Committee Meeting with Financial Institutions in Banking Sector
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BankFintech
SAMA Licenses “Atyoun Litqniyat AlMalumat WalIttisalat AlMubtakirah” Company to Provide Payment Services
SAMA Licenses “Atyoun Litqniyat AlMalumat WalIttisalat AlMubtakirah” Company to Provide Payment Services
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Payment ProviderFintech
SAMA Commences Licensing of Fintech Companies to Provide Open Banking Services
SAMA Commences Licensing of Fintech Companies to Provide Open Banking Services
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FintechBankPayment Provider
SAMA Licenses “Altknwlwjya aljadydh llhulul albrmjyh” and “lyn tknwlwjyz Company Saudi Arabia litqniyat nuzum almaelumat” to Provide Open Banking Services
SAMA Licenses “Altknwlwjya aljadydh llhulul albrmjyh” and “lyn tknwlwjyz Company Saudi Arabia litqniyat nuzum almaelumat” to Provide Open Banking Services
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FintechPayment Provider
SAMA Hosts BIS Innovation Summit
SAMA Hosts BIS Innovation Summit
Why this matters
This news item discusses a summit hosted by SAMA (Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority) focused on innovation, which is relevant to banking, payments, and crypto/digital assets sectors. The key topics covered are likely technology, licensing, and operational resilience given the nature of the event.
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BankFintechCrypto Exchange
SAMA Introduces Electronic Check Clearing System (ECCS) Service on its Website
SAMA Introduces Electronic Check Clearing System (ECCS) Service on its Website
Why this matters
This update introduces a new electronic check clearing service by SAMA, which is relevant for banking, payments, and fintech firms in Saudi Arabia. It impacts operational resilience and technology/cyber aspects of these firms.
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BankFintechPayment Provider