51 SAMA Announces the Launch of Google Pay Service in Saudi Arabia SAMA · Press Release No action neededAwarenessDetailPDFPublished on September 15, 2025
52 SAMA Governor Meets with Governor of Central Bank of Syria to Enhance Cooperation SAMA · Press Release No action neededAwarenessDetailPDFPublished on September 15, 2025
53 Under the Patronage of SAMA Governor, Cooperation Agreement Signed Between FFM and Al-Rajhi Bank SAMA · Press Release No action neededAwarenessDetailPDFPublished on August 25, 2025
54 SAMA Grants Saudi Real Estate Refinance Company No-Objection Clearance to Launch Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities Domestically SAMA · Press Release No action neededAwarenessDetailPDFPublished on August 21, 2025
55 SAMA Licenses “Al-an Alkhaligia” Company to Engage in Consumer Microfinance Activity SAMA · Entity licensing No action neededAwarenessDetailPDFPublished on August 7, 2025
56 SAMA Licenses “Awn Alraidah” Company to Engage in Consumer Microfinance Activity SAMA · Entity licensing No action neededAwarenessDetailPDFPublished on July 8, 2025
57 SAMA Announces the Launch of the New E-commerce Payments Interface SAMA · Press Release No action neededAwarenessDetailPDFPublished on July 7, 2025
58 SAMA’s Updated Rules for Issuance and Operation of Credit Cards to Enhance Disclosure and Transparency SAMA · Rules Action requiredReferenceDetailPDFPublished on June 19, 2025
59 With the attendance of SAMA Governor.. Cooperation Agreement Signed Between FFM and Alinma Bank SAMA · Press Release No action neededAwarenessDetailPDFPublished on June 19, 2025
60 SAMA Licenses “Madafuou Alarabia” Company to Engage in BNPL Activity SAMA · Entity licensing No action neededAwarenessDetailPDFPublished on June 17, 2025
61 Under the Patronage of SAMA Governor, Cooperation Agreement Signed Between FFM and SNB SAMA · Press Release No action neededAwarenessDetailPDFPublished on June 4, 2025
62 Saudi Central Bank Announces Start of Registration for SAMA Professional Program for Fresh Graduates SAMA · Press Release No action neededAwarenessDetailPDFPublished on June 1, 2025
63 Under the Patronage of the Governor of SAMA.. The Autism Center of Excellence Celebrates the Completion of its Operational Phases SAMA · Press Release No action neededAwarenessDetailPDFPublished on May 28, 2025
64 Under the Patronage of SAMA Governor, Cooperation Agreement Signed Between FFM and Riyad Bank SAMA · Press Release No action neededAwarenessDetailPDFPublished on May 8, 2025
65 SAMA Licenses “Nayla Finance” Company to Engage Microfinance Activity SAMA · Entity licensing No action neededAwarenessDetailPDFPublished on April 30, 2025
66 SAMA Licenses “Tamawal” for Finance Aggregation Services SAMA · Entity licensing No action neededAwarenessDetailPDFPublished on April 28, 2025
67 SAMA Seeks Public Consultation on the Draft “Update to the Implementing Regulations of the Finance Companies Control Law” SAMA · Implementing regulation Action required (deferred)ReferenceDetailPDFPublished on April 27, 2025
68 SAMA: E-Payments Account for 79% of Total Retail Payments in 2024 SAMA · Press Release No action neededAwarenessDetailPDFPublished on April 15, 2025
69 SAMA Licenses “Al-Inaya Al-Itimaniya” Company to Provide Finance Aggregation Services SAMA · Entity licensing No action neededAwarenessDetailPDFPublished on March 23, 2025
70 SAMA Celebrates Graduation of 68 Participants in Cyber Anti-Fraud Program from University of Cambridge SAMA · Press Release No action neededAwarenessDetailPDFPublished on March 9, 2025
71 SAMA Licenses “Tamara Finance” Company to Provide Consumer Finance and BNPL Services SAMA · Entity licensing No action neededAwarenessDetailPDFPublished on March 3, 2025
72 SAMA Issues Close-out Netting and Related Collateral Arrangements Regulations SAMA · Regulation Action requiredReferenceDetailPDFPublished on February 25, 2025
73 Custodian of Two Holy Mosques Approves Saudi Riyal Symbol SAMA · Press Release No action neededAwarenessDetailPDFPublished on February 20, 2025
74 To Enhance Digital Payments: SAMA Enables JCB Cards Acceptance in the Kingdom SAMA · Press Release No action neededAwarenessDetailPDFPublished on February 17, 2025
75 SAMA Licenses “ATAMAD” Company to Provide Consumer Microfinance Solutions SAMA · Entity licensing No action neededAwarenessDetailPDFPublished on February 17, 2025
76 SAMA Permits 4 FinTech Startups to Operate Under Regulatory Sandbox SAMA · Press Release No action neededAwarenessDetailPDFPublished on February 11, 2025
77 FSB RCG MENA Group Held its Meeting in Sharm Elsheikh SAMA · Press Release No action neededAwarenessDetailPDFPublished on January 30, 2025
78 SAMA: “STC Bank” Launches its Banking Operations in the Kingdom SAMA · Press Release No action neededAwarenessDetailPDFPublished on January 28, 2025
79 SAMA Licenses “Nama United Financing” Company to Provide Finance Activity SAMA · Entity licensing No action neededAwarenessDetailPDFPublished on January 16, 2025
80 SAMA and Google Sign Agreement to Bring Google Pay to KSA during 2025 SAMA · Press Release No action neededAwarenessDetailPDFPublished on January 15, 2025
81 With 23 Services: SAMA Launches Trial Phase of its E-Services Portal “eSAMA” SAMA · Press Release No action neededAwarenessDetailPDFPublished on January 13, 2025
82 SAMA Licenses “SEULAH ALAWLA” Company to Provide Consumer Microfinance Solutions SAMA · Entity licensing No action neededAwarenessDetailPDFPublished on January 8, 2025
83 SAMA Obtains ISO Certifications for “Occupational Health and Safety Management System” and “Environment Management System” SAMA · Press Release No action neededAwarenessDetailPDFPublished on January 2, 2025
84 SAMA Licenses “Tal Finance” Company to Provide Debt-Based Crowdfunding Solutions SAMA · Entity licensing No action neededAwarenessDetailPDFPublished on December 31, 2024
85 SAMA Licenses “HIBERBAY INK AL-SAOUDIA For IT Systems” to Provide Payment Solutions SAMA · Entity licensing No action neededAwarenessDetailPDFPublished on December 31, 2024
86 SAMA Licenses “Majd Saudi Payments” to Provide Payment Services SAMA · Entity licensing No action neededAwarenessDetailPDFPublished on December 24, 2024
87 SAMA’s Decision on Repo and Reverse Repo Rates SAMA · Press Release No action neededAwarenessDetailPDFPublished on December 18, 2024
88 SAMA Announces the Launch of D360 Banking Operations in the Kingdom SAMA · Press Release No action neededAwarenessDetailPDFPublished on December 17, 2024
89 To Enhance Payments Ecosystem, SAMA Announces the Launch of “Samsung Pay” Service in Saudi Arabia SAMA · Press Release No action neededAwarenessDetailPDFPublished on December 9, 2024
90 To Enhance Cooperation, SAMA Governor Meets with HKMA Governor SAMA · Press Release No action neededAwarenessDetailPDFPublished on December 6, 2024
91 SAMA’s Data Center Facility Receives Triple Sustainability Certificates SAMA · Press Release No action neededAwarenessDetailPDFPublished on December 5, 2024
92 Governor of SAMA: FY2025 Budget Boosts the Kingdom’s Economic Growth Trajectory SAMA · Press Release No action neededAwarenessDetailPDFPublished on November 26, 2024
93 SAMA Headquarters Receives LEED Gold Certification for Green Buildings SAMA · Press Release No action neededAwarenessDetailPDFPublished on November 24, 2024
94 Anti-Corruption Memorandum of Cooperation Signed Between SAMA and Nazaha SAMA · Press Release No action neededAwarenessDetailPDFPublished on November 20, 2024
95 KSA Hosts the 39th Meeting of MENAFATF SAMA · Press Release No action neededAwarenessDetailPDFPublished on November 16, 2024
96 SAMA Issues E-Wallets Rules SAMA · Rules Action requiredReferenceDetailPDFPublished on November 13, 2024
97 SAMA Licenses Finance Aggregation Service Provider SAMA · Entity licensing No action neededAwarenessDetailPDFPublished on November 10, 2024
98 The Saudi Central Bank’s Decision on Repo and Reverse Repo Rates SAMA · Press Release No action neededAwarenessDetailPDFPublished on November 7, 2024
99 SAMA Hosts FSB Regional Consultative Group Meeting for MENA SAMA · Press Release No action neededAwarenessDetailPDFPublished on November 7, 2024
100 SAMA Seeks Public Consultation on “Updated Draft of Debt Collection Regulations and Procedures for Individual Customers” SAMA · Regulations Action required (deferred)ReferenceDetailPDFPublished on October 27, 2024