Saudi Central Bank

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SAMA·Press Release2026-05-17

Saudi Central Bank Announces Registration Opening for SAMA Professionals Programme (SPP) for Recent Graduates, Featuring 5 Foundational Tracks

SAMA·2026-05-10

SAMA Licenses “Tatbiq Darahem Company for Technology Almaliya” to Provide Open Banking Services

SAMA·2026-05-10

SAMA Licenses “Madark Solutions for Financing” Company to Engage in BNPL Activity

SAMA·Press Release2026-05-10

SAMA Licenses “Tak Mal for financing” Company to Engage in Consumer Microfinance Activity

SAMA·2026-04-28

SAMA Licenses “Dufaa Company For financing” to Provide Consumer Finance

SAMA·2026-04-16

SAMA Licenses “Modern Integrated Solutions Financing” Company to Engage in BNPL Activity”

SAMA·Press Release2026-04-12

SAMA: E-Payments Account for 85% of Total Retail Payments in 2025

SAMA·Press Release2026-04-09

SAMA Holds First Digital Transformation Committee Meeting with Financial Institutions in Banking Sector

SAMA·2026-03-29

SAMA Licenses “Atyoun Litqniyat AlMalumat WalIttisalat AlMubtakirah” Company to Provide Payment Services

SAMA·2026-03-26

SAMA Commences Licensing of Fintech Companies to Provide Open Banking Services

SAMA·2026-03-26

SAMA Licenses “Altknwlwjya aljadydh llhulul albrmjyh” and “lyn tknwlwjyz Company Saudi Arabia litqniyat nuzum almaelumat” to Provide Open Banking Services

SAMA·Press Release2026-03-24

SAMA Issues the Updated Oversight Framework of the Payment Systems and Their Operators

SAMA·2026-03-12

SAMA Licenses “Aij Company for Financing”

SAMA·2026-03-12

SAMA Licenses “Wukad Solutions for Aggregation Services” Company to Provide Finance Aggregation Services

SAMA·Press Release2026-02-17

SAMA Announces Opening of Applications for “Saudi Economists” Track Under SPP

SAMA·2026-02-17

SAMA Seeks Public Consultation on Draft Rules Regulating Cash Center Management and Operation

SAMA·2026-01-28

SAMA Licenses “alhulul almuntilaqa” Company to Provide Consumer Microfinance Solutions

SAMA·Press Release2025-12-25

SAMA Introduces Electronic Check Clearing System (ECCS) Service on its Website

SAMA·2025-12-22

SAMA Issues Fees Guide for Financial Institutions’ Services

SAMA·2025-12-22

SAMA Updates Implementing Regulation of Finance Companies Control Law

SAMA·Press Release2025-12-10

SAMA Decision on Repo and Reverse Repo Rates

SAMA·2025-11-24

SAMA Licenses “Madd Balas” Company to Provide Debt-Based Crowdfunding Solutions

SAMA·Press Release2025-11-20

SAMA Hosts BIS Innovation Summit

SAMA·Press Release2025-11-19

SAMA Hosts the FSB Plenary Meeting and EMDEs Forum

SAMA·2025-11-13

SAMA Revokes the License of “Fas Finance Company”

SAMA·2025-11-12

SAMA Seeks Public Consultation on the Draft Update to the “Oversight Framework for Payment Systems and Their Operators”

SAMA·2025-11-11

SAMA Licenses “Darb Pay for Information Technology” to Provide Payment Services

SAMA·2025-11-10

SAMA Licenses “Tabby finance” Company to Engage in BNPL Activity

SAMA·Press Release2025-10-29

SAMA’s Decision on Repo and Reverse Repo Rates

SAMA·Press Release2025-10-23

With 40 Participants, SAMA Receives a Delegation from the Hong Kong Academy of Finance

SAMA·Press Release2025-10-16

SAMA Receives International Accreditation for Procurement Operations

SAMA·2025-09-30

SAMA Announces the Licensing of a new Digital Bank

SAMA·Press Release2025-09-28

SAMA Approves the Use of “Visitor ID” for Opening Bank Accounts

SAMA·2025-09-25

SAMA Licenses “Global Exchange AS Currency Service Limited” to Conduct Foreign Currency Trading in Saudi Arabia

SAMA·Press Release2025-09-17

SAMA’s Decision on Repo and Reverse Repo Rates

SAMA·2025-09-16

SAMA Licenses “Muhlah Zamaniyah” Company to Engage in Consumer Microfinance Activity

SAMA·2025-09-16

SAMA Licenses “Hot Spot” Company to Provide Finance Aggregation Services

SAMA·Press Release2025-09-16

SAMA Permits 2 Fintech Innovators to Join its Regulatory Sandbox

SAMA·2025-09-16

SAMA Licenses “Muqaranah” for Finance Aggregation Services

SAMA·Press Release2025-09-15

SAMA Announces the Launch of Google Pay Service in Saudi Arabia

SAMA·Press Release2025-09-15

SAMA Grants Vision Bank Non-objection to Commence its Banking Operations in Saudi Arabia

SAMA·Press Release2025-09-15

SAMA Governor Meets with Governor of Central Bank of Syria to Enhance Cooperation

SAMA·Press Release2025-09-15

SAMA and Ant International Sign Agreement to Enable Acceptance of Alipay+ Payments in Saudi Arabia by 2026

SAMA·Press Release2025-08-25

Under the Patronage of SAMA Governor, Cooperation Agreement Signed Between FFM and Al-Rajhi Bank

SAMA·Press Release2025-08-21

SAMA Grants Saudi Real Estate Refinance Company No-Objection Clearance to Launch Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities Domestically

SAMA·2025-08-07

SAMA Licenses “Al-an Alkhaligia” Company to Engage in Consumer Microfinance Activity

SAMA·2025-07-08

SAMA Licenses “Awn Alraidah” Company to Engage in Consumer Microfinance Activity

SAMA·Press Release2025-07-07

SAMA Announces the Launch of the New E-commerce Payments Interface

SAMA·Press Release2025-06-19

With the attendance of SAMA Governor.. Cooperation Agreement Signed Between FFM and Alinma Bank

SAMA·2025-06-19

SAMA’s Updated Rules for Issuance and Operation of Credit Cards to Enhance Disclosure and Transparency

SAMA·2025-06-17

SAMA Licenses “Madafuou Alarabia” Company to Engage in BNPL Activity

SAMA·Press Release2025-06-04

Under the Patronage of SAMA Governor, Cooperation Agreement Signed Between FFM and SNB

SAMA·Press Release2025-06-01

Saudi Central Bank Announces Start of Registration for SAMA Professional Program for Fresh Graduates

SAMA·Press Release2025-05-28

Under the Patronage of the Governor of SAMA.. The Autism Center of Excellence Celebrates the Completion of its Operational Phases

SAMA·Press Release2025-05-08

Under the Patronage of SAMA Governor, Cooperation Agreement Signed Between FFM and Riyad Bank

SAMA·2025-04-30

SAMA Licenses “Nayla Finance” Company to Engage Microfinance Activity

SAMA·2025-04-28

SAMA Licenses “Tamawal” for Finance Aggregation Services

SAMA·2025-04-27

SAMA Seeks Public Consultation on the Draft “Update to the Implementing Regulations of the Finance Companies Control Law”

SAMA·Press Release2025-04-15

SAMA: E-Payments Account for 79% of Total Retail Payments in 2024

SAMA·2025-03-23

SAMA Licenses ALANNAYA AL-YATMANIA Company to Provide Finance Aggregation Services

SAMA·Press Release2025-03-09

SAMA Celebrates 68 Graduates of Second Batch of CAFP Program

SAMA·2025-03-03

SAMA Licenses “Tamara Finance” Company to Provide Consumer Finance and BNPL Services

SAMA·2025-02-25

SAMA Issues Close-out Netting and Related Collateral Arrangements Regulations

SAMA·Press Release2025-02-20

Custodian of Two Holy Mosques Approves Saudi Riyal Symbol

SAMA·2025-02-17

SAMA Licenses “ATAMAD” Company to Provide Consumer Microfinance Solutions

SAMA·Press Release2025-02-17

To Enhance Digital Payments: SAMA Enables JCB Cards Acceptance in the Kingdom

SAMA·Press Release2025-02-11

SAMA Permits 4 FinTech Startups to Operate Under Regulatory Sandbox

SAMA·Press Release2025-01-30

FSB RCG MENA Group Held its Meeting in Sharm Elsheikh

SAMA·Press Release2025-01-28

SAMA: “STC Bank” Launches its Banking Operations in the Kingdom

SAMA·2025-01-16

SAMA Licenses “Nama United Financing” Company to Provide Finance Activity

SAMA·Press Release2025-01-15

SAMA and Google Sign Agreement to Bring Google Pay to KSA during 2025

SAMA·Press Release2025-01-13

With 23 Services: SAMA Launches Trial Phase of its E-Services Portal “eSAMA”

SAMA·2025-01-08

SAMA Licenses “SEULAH ALAWLA” Company to Provide Consumer Microfinance Solutions

SAMA·Press Release2025-01-02

SAMA Obtains ISO Certifications for “Occupational Health and Safety Management System” and “Environment Management System”

SAMA·2024-12-31

SAMA Licenses “Tal Finance” Company to Provide Debt-Based Crowdfunding Solutions

SAMA·2024-12-31

SAMA Licenses “HIBERBAY INK AL-SAOUDIA For IT Systems” to Provide Payment Solutions

SAMA·2024-12-24

SAMA Licenses “Majd Saudi Payments” to Provide Payment Services

SAMA·Press Release2024-12-18

SAMA’s Decision on Repo and Reverse Repo Rates

SAMA·Press Release2024-12-17

SAMA Announces the Launch of D360 Banking Operations in the Kingdom

SAMA·Press Release2024-12-09

To Enhance Payments Ecosystem, SAMA Announces the Launch of “Samsung Pay” Service in Saudi Arabia

SAMA·Press Release2024-12-06

To Enhance Cooperation, SAMA Governor Meets with HKMA Governor

SAMA·Press Release2024-12-05

SAMA’s Data Center Facility Receives Triple Sustainability Certificates

SAMA·Press Release2024-11-26

Governor of SAMA: FY2025 Budget Boosts the Kingdom’s Economic Growth Trajectory

SAMA·Press Release2024-11-24

SAMA Headquarters Receives LEED Gold Certification for Green Buildings

SAMA·2024-11-24

SAMA Licenses “Bawabat Al-Umulat Exchange” Company to Conduct Purchase, Sale and Trading of Foreign Currencies Inside KSA

SAMA·Press Release2024-11-20

Anti-Corruption Memorandum of Cooperation Signed Between SAMA and Nazaha

SAMA·Press Release2024-11-16

KSA Hosts the 39th Meeting of MENAFATF

SAMA·2024-11-13

SAMA Issues E-Wallets Rules

SAMA·2024-11-10

SAMA Licenses Finance Aggregation Service Provider

SAMA·Press Release2024-11-07

SAMA Hosts FSB Regional Consultative Group Meeting for MENA

SAMA·Press Release2024-11-07

The Saudi Central Bank’s Decision on Repo and Reverse Repo Rates

SAMA·2024-10-27

SAMA Seeks Public Consultation on “Updated Draft of Debt Collection Regulations and Procedures for Individual Customers”

SAMA·2024-10-17

SAMA Issues the Updated Rules for Engaging in Debt-Based Crowdfunding

SAMA·2024-10-10

SAMA Licenses FinTech Consumer Microfinance Company

SAMA·Press Release2024-10-06

Under the Patronage of H.E. Governor of SAMA.. The launch of “Honoring and Educating” Initiative Between the Fund for the Martyrs, Wounded, Prisoners of War, and Missing in Action, and Arab National Bank

SAMA·Press Release2024-10-02

SAMA Issues “Compliance” and “Internal Audit” Principles for Finance Companies and Real Estate Refinance Companies

SAMA·Press Release2024-09-30

SAMA Publishes Financial Stability Report 2024, Affirms Resilience of Saudi Financial System

SAMA·Press Release2024-09-18

SAMA’s Decision on Repo and Reverse Repo Rates

SAMA·Press Release2024-09-03

To Expand the use of FinTech solutions, SAMA announces the enablement of “Samsung Pay” Service in KSA during Q4, 2024

SAMA·Press Release2024-09-03

SAMA and CBRT Sign MoU for Collaboration in the Field of Central Banking Operations

SAMA·Press Release2024-09-02

SAMA Permits New FinTech Companies to Launch Open Banking and Peer-to-Peer Lending Platforms

SAMA·Press Release2024-09-02

SAMA Announces Issuance of Second Release of Open Banking Framework

SAMA·Press Release2024-07-19

SAMA Confirms Safety of Payment Systems and Banking Systems in Saudi Arabia

SAMA·Press Release2024-07-14

SAMA Launches Government Banking Services Platform "NQD"

SAMA·Press Release2024-06-24

Saudi Central Bank Permits “Sulfah” and “Wadaie” as New FinTech Startups

SAMA·Press Release2024-06-13

SAMA Honors the Winning Teams in the Third Version of the Joint Research Program

SAMA·Press Release2024-06-10

SAMA: Total Assets for Saudi Finance Companies Sector Grew by 13% in 2023

SAMA·Press Release2024-06-05

SAMA Joins mBridge Project as MVP Platform Participant

SAMA·2024-05-30

SAMA Seeks Public Consultation on the Draft of “Banking Tariff Guideline”

SAMA·2024-05-26

SAMA Seeks Public Consultation on Drafts of “Internal Audit Principles” and “Compliance Principles” for Finance Companies

SAMA·2024-05-22

SAMA Seeks Public Consultation on Updated Rules for Engaging in Debt-Based Crowdfunding

SAMA·Press Release2024-05-21

SAMA Governor Heads Saudi Delegation to Joint Annual Meetings of Arab Financial Institutions

SAMA·2024-05-15

SAMA Licenses “Hala Financing” to Provide Debt-Based Crowdfunding Solutions

SAMA·2024-05-15

SAMA Seeks Public Consultation on Draft Rules for Opening Electronic Wallets

SAMA·Press Release2024-05-09

SAMA Launches “Account Finder” for Retail Banking Customers

SAMA·Press Release2024-04-17

SAMA Announces Registration for its Investment Immersion Program

SAMA·2024-04-03

SAMA Licenses “Funding Souq” to Provide Debt-Based Crowdfunding Solutions

SAMA·Press Release2024-04-02

SAMA: E-Payments Share Reached 70% of Total Payments in 2023

SAMA·2024-02-21

SAMA Licenses “Alpha Arabia Finance Company” to Provide Finance Activity

SAMA·2024-02-20

SAMA Seeks Public Consultation on Draft Rules for Valuation of Systemically Important Financial Institutions

SAMA·Press Release2024-02-06

SAMA Governor: The Middle East and North Africa Region Holds Strengths that Can be Invested in Development

SAMA·Press Release2024-02-05

Vice Governor for Supervision and Technology Honors Cyber Fraud Prevention Program Graduates

SAMA·Press Release2024-02-01

SAMA Governor Meets the President of the European Central Bank in Riyadh

SAMA·2024-01-22

SAMA Licenses “Network International Arabia” and “Barraq” to Provide Payment Services

SAMA·2024-01-22

SAMA Licenses “Thara” to Provide Debt-Based Crowdfunding Solutions

SAMA·2024-01-10

SAMA Seeks Public Consultation on Draft General Rules for Savings Products Offered by Banks

SAMA·Press Release2023-12-29

Under Chairmanship of SAMA Governor: IFSB Approves Strategic Action Plan for the Council for 2024

SAMA·Press Release2023-12-27

SAMA to Host 43rd Council Meeting of IFSB

SAMA·2023-12-27

SAMA Seeks Public Consultation on Draft Amendments to Key Principles of Governance in Financial Institutions under its Control and Supervision

SAMA·Press Release2023-12-26

SAMA’s Cyber Fraud Prevention Specialists Conclude Intensive Training Program at Cambridge University

SAMA·2023-12-20

SAMA Licenses “Smart Interaction” to Provide Finance Aggregation Services

SAMA·2023-12-17

SAMA Issues Rules for Regulating Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) Companies

SAMA·Press Release2023-12-10

SAMA Permits BNPL Company

SAMA·2023-11-28

SAMA Seeks Public Consultation on Draft Close-out Netting and Related Collateral Arrangements Regulation

SAMA·2023-11-22

SAMA Licenses Debt-Based Crowdfunding Company

SAMA·Press Release2023-11-20

Saudi Central Bank and the People’s Bank of China establish a bilateral currency swap arrangement

SAMA·2023-11-08

SAMA Issues Rules Governing Calculation of Annual Percentage Rate (APR)

SAMA·2023-11-07

Amended Comprehensive Motor Insurance Rules Take Effect

SAMA·Press Release2023-11-02

SAMA Governor Honors Two Insurance Companies for Smooth Merger

SAMA·2023-10-29

Revoking License of Ruyat Alwasit Insurance Brokerage Company

SAMA·2023-10-26

SAMA Licenses Online Reinsurance Brokerage Company

SAMA·Press Release2023-10-19

SAMA Permits BNPL Company

SAMA·Press Release2023-10-18

SAMA Signs Cooperation Agreement with MAS in Fintech and Innovation

SAMA·Press Release2023-10-09

SAMA: Total Assets for Saudi Finance Companies Sector Grew by 9% in H1 2023

SAMA·Press Release2023-10-04

Marine Insurance Coverage Instructions Take Effect

SAMA·2023-10-01

SAMA Seeks Public Consultation on Draft Amendment of Comprehensive Motor Insurance Rules

SAMA·Press Release2023-09-21

Under the Chairmanship of SAMA Governor, the Permanent Committees Discuss Means of Developing and Enhancing of AML/CFT/CPF Systems

SAMA·Press Release2023-09-19

SAMA Launches First Edition of Cyber Anti-Fraud Program

SAMA·2023-09-14

SAMA Licenses Two Insurance Aggregation Companies

SAMA·2023-09-13

SAMA Licenses New Finance Aggregation Service Provider

SAMA·Press Release2023-09-06

SAMA Concludes Third Edition of Professional Learning Partnership (PLP)

SAMA·2023-08-30

SAMA Licenses New Payment Company

SAMA·2023-08-29

SAMA Seeks Public Consultation on Draft Implementing Regulations of Systemically Important Financial Institutions Law

SAMA·Press Release2023-08-28

SAMA Completes Connectivity to Board of Grievances Through ‘Tanfeeth’ Program

SAMA·2023-08-16

SAMA: Public Consultation on Draft Rules Governing Calculation of Annual Percentage Rate (APR)

SAMA·Press Release2023-08-16

Conclusion of IFSB Annual Meetings Under the Chairmanship of SAMA Governor

SAMA·Press Release2023-08-15

SAMA’s Governor: Saudi Arabia is Largest Islamic Finance Market, with Total Assets Exceeding SAR 3.1 Trillion

SAMA·Press Release2023-08-14

SAMA and IFSB Hold Capacity Building for Banking Sector Workshop

SAMA·Press Release2023-08-13

SAMA Hosts the Annual Meetings of IFSB

SAMA·2023-08-09

SAMA Licenses Fintech Consumer Microfinance Company

SAMA·Press Release2023-08-02

SAMA Awarded ISO Certificate for Quality Management System in Legal Services

SAMA·Press Release2023-08-02

SAMA Completes Connectivity to Ministry of Hajj and Umrah Through "Tanfeeth" Program

SAMA·2023-08-01

SAMA Licenses New Debt-Based Crowdfunding Company

SAMA·2023-07-30

SAMA Approves Insurtech Rules

SAMA·Press Release2023-07-26

The Saudi Central Bank’s Decision on Repo and Reverse Repo Rates

SAMA·Press Release2023-07-26

SAMA and HKMA Strengthen Financial Collaboration

SAMA·2023-07-25

SAMA Licenses Fintech Consumer Microfinance Company

SAMA·Press Release2023-07-25

SAMA Permits BNPL Company

SAMA·Press Release2023-07-24

Governor of SAMA Meets Governor of QCB

SAMA·Press Release2023-07-09

SAMA: Saudi Finance Companies Sector Grew by 10.8% in 2022

SAMA·2023-07-09

SAMA Licensed Saudi Mortgage Guarantee Services Company “Dhamanat”

SAMA·2023-07-06

 SAMA Issues Implementing Regulations for Law of Payments and Payment Services

SAMA·Press Release2023-07-05

SAMA Permits New BNPL Company

SAMA·Press Release2023-06-14

SAMA: Saudi Economy Grew in 2022, Supported by Resilient Financial System

SAMA·Press Release2023-05-31

SAMA Permits 3 New Fintech Innovators to Operate Under its Regulatory Sandbox

SAMA·Press Release2023-05-30

SAMA Permits 2 BNPL Companies

SAMA·Press Release2023-05-29

SAMA Announces Opening Registration for its Investment Immersion Program

SAMA·Press Release2023-05-22

SAMA Issues Instructions for Practicing Aggregation Activity

SAMA·Press Release2023-05-14

SAMA: Insurance Sector Grew by 26.9% in 2022

SAMA·Press Release2023-05-10

SAMA Completes Connectivity to Social Development Bank through "Tanfeeth" Program

SAMA·2023-05-08

SAMA Seeks Public Consultation on Draft Marine Insurance Coverage Instructions

SAMA·2023-05-03

SAMA Seeks Public Consultation on Draft Rules for Regulating BNPL Companies

SAMA·Press Release2023-05-03

The Saudi Central Bank’s Decision on Repo and Reverse Repo Rates

SAMA·Press Release2023-04-11

SAMA: E-Payments Share Exceeds FSDP’s 2022 Target

SAMA·2023-04-03

SAMA Licenses Payment Fintech Company

SAMA·Press Release2023-03-22

14th Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering Seminar Kicks off

SAMA·Press Release2023-03-22

The Saudi Central Bank’s Decision on Repo and Reverse Repo Rate

SAMA·2023-03-19

SAMA Licenses Finance Aggregation Service Provider

SAMA·Press Release2023-03-16

SAMA Permits Buy Now, Pay Later Company

SAMA·Press Release2023-03-12

SAMA Announces Second Registration Period for Qualification Program for Financial Departments in the Insurance Sector

SAMA·Press Release2023-03-09

Alsayari: The Financial Sector Conference Seeks to Enhance the Kingdom’s Financial Position and Highlight Investment Opportunities

SAMA·Press Release2023-03-09

Experts Discuss Financial Crimes through Five Scientific Sessions at International Seminar in Riyadh.. this March

SAMA·Press Release2023-03-09

 SAMA’s Governor Honored the Winners of the 2nd Edition of Joint Research Program

SAMA·Press Release2023-03-07

Saudi Central Bank Launches “The Joint Research Program” in its 3rd Edition

SAMA·Press Release2023-02-20

In Presence of SAMA Governor: AMLPC Holds its Monthly Meeting

SAMA·2023-02-16

Saudi Central Bank Licenses New Finance Debt Collection Company

SAMA·2023-02-13

Saudi Central Bank Licenses New Consumer Microfinance Company

SAMA·Press Release2023-02-07

Saudi Central Bank Launches 3rd edition of Professional Learning Program

SAMA·2023-02-06

Saudi Central Bank Announces Licensing First Foreign Insurance Company Branch in Saudi Arabia

SAMA·2023-02-01

Saudi Central Bank Licenses New Debt-Based Crowdfunding FinTech Company

SAMA·Press Release2023-02-01

The Saudi Central Bank’s Decision on Repo and Reverse Repo Rates

SAMA·Press Release2023-01-31

Saudi Central Bank: Insurance Sector Adopts IFRS 17 and IFRS 9

SAMA·Press Release2023-01-31

Under the Patronage of SAMA Governor… 2nd Annual Central Bank Conference on Development Economics in MENA Launches

SAMA·Press Release2023-01-30

Saudi Central Bank hosts 2nd Annual Central Bank Conference on Development Economics in MENA

SAMA·2023-01-26

Saudi Central Bank Seeks Public Consultation on Draft Banking Law

SAMA·Press Release2023-01-24

Anti-Money Laundering Permanent Committee Concludes 2nd Phase of Training 106 Specialists in Financial Investigation of ML Crimes

SAMA·2023-01-23

Saudi Central Bank Licenses Two FinTech Companies Specialized in Debt-Based Crowdfunding

SAMA·Press Release2023-01-23

Saudi Central Bank Continues CBDC Experimentations

SAMA·Press Release2023-01-19

SAMA Reduces Minimum Paid-up Capital Required for Finance Companies to carry-on finance business for Small and Medium Enterprise (SMEs)

SAMA·Press Release2023-01-17

Saudi Central Bank Releases Update to Unified Compulsory Motor Insurance Policy

SAMA·Press Release2023-01-04

Saudi Central Bank Launches Open Banking Lab

SAMA·Press Release2023-01-04

Almubarak Named “the Best Central Bank Governor of the Year 2023 for the Middle East”

SAMA·Press Release2022-12-28

Saudi Central Bank to Launch Basel III Final Reforms Implementation in January 2023

SAMA·2022-12-15

SAMA Seeks Public Consultation on Draft Amendment to Article (8) of the Implementing Regulation of the Finance Companies Control Law

SAMA·Press Release2022-12-14

The Saudi Central Bank’s Decision on Repo and Reverse Repo Rates

SAMA·Press Release2022-12-12

Saudi Central Bank Organizes Open Meeting Between Governor and FinTech Companies

SAMA·2022-12-12

Saudi Central Bank Seeks Public Consultation on Draft Instructions for Practicing Finance Aggregator Service

SAMA·2022-12-08

Saudi Central Bank Licenses New Fintech Company Specialized in debt-based Crowdfunding

SAMA·Press Release2022-12-07

Governor of Saudi Central Bank Says Monetary Conditions Reassuring

SAMA·2022-12-05

SAMA Seeks Public Consultation on Draft Rules for Advertising Products and Services Provided by Financial Institutions

SAMA·2022-11-22

Saudi Central Bank Licenses New Payment Financial Technology Company

SAMA·Press Release2022-11-20

Saudi Central Bank to Launch Qualification Program for Financial Departments in the Insurance Sector

SAMA·2022-11-06

SAMA Issues Comprehensive Motor Insurance Rules

SAMA·Press Release2022-11-02

SAMA Decision on Repo and Reverse Repo Rates

SAMA·Press Release2022-11-02

SAMA Issues the Open Banking Framework

SAMA·2022-10-30

Saudi Central Bank Seeks Public Consultation on Draft Standard Retail Consumer Finance Contract

SAMA·Press Release2022-10-27

Saudi Central Bank Governor Honors "Walaa Cooperative Insurance" and "SABB Takaful"

SAMA·2022-10-27

Saudi Central Bank Licenses a New Payment Financial Technology Company

SAMA·Press Release2022-10-19

Saudi Central Bank Announces Opening Registration to its Developing Investment Immersion Program

SAMA·2022-10-06

Saudi Central Bank Seeks Public Consultation on Draft Amendments to Finance Companies Control Law

SAMA·Press Release2022-10-05

Saudi Central Bank Hosts First in-person Meeting since Covid-19 Pandemic of the Standing Committee on Standards Implementation of the Financial Stability Board

SAMA·Press Release2022-10-01

Saudi Central Bank Hosts 79th Meeting of GCC Committee for Central Banks Governors

SAMA·Press Release2022-09-29

Saudi Central Bank Grants Permit to 4 New Fintech Firms to Operate Under its Regulatory Sandbox

SAMA·Press Release2022-09-27

Saudi Central Bank Organizes Event on IFRS 17 - Insurance Contracts

SAMA·Press Release2022-09-21

SAMA Decision on Repo and Reverse Repo Rates

SAMA·Press Release2022-09-19

Under the Patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Saudi Arabia hosting 46th Ordinary Session of the Council of Arab Central Bank Governors and Monetary Authorities

SAMA·Press Release2022-09-18

SAMA and Central Bank of U.A.E. Sign MoU to Cooperate in the Field of Insurance Supervision

SAMA·2022-09-15

Saudi Central Bank Licenses Two Payment Financial Technology Companies

SAMA·Press Release2022-09-15

Saudi Central Bank Launches its Professional Learning Program

SAMA·Press Release2022-09-14

Under the Sponsorship of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques.. The Kingdom hosts the 46th meeting of the Council of Governors of Arab Central Banks and Monetary Authorities

SAMA·Press Release2022-08-31

Saudi Central Bank Updates its Regulatory Sandbox Framework

SAMA·2022-08-28

SAMA Seeks Public Consultation on draft Rules for Loss Adjusters and Loss Assessors

SAMA·Press Release2022-08-23

Saudi Central Bank Permits 2 New Fintech Companies to Operate under its Regulatory Sandbox

SAMA·Press Release2022-08-14

Saudi Central Bank: Electronic Payments Exceeded Cash for First Time in Saudi Arabia, 2021

SAMA·Press Release2022-08-11

Saudi Central Bank Launches a POS Service between Saudi Arabia and Qatar via GCCNET

SAMA·2022-08-07

Saudi Central Bank Licensing Two Payment Financial Technology Companies

SAMA·2022-08-04

SAMA OPENS PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON AMENDMENTS TO THE IMPLEMENTING REGULATION OF INSURANCE COMPANIES CONTROL LAW

SAMA·Press Release2022-07-27

Saudi Central Bank Decision on Repo and Reverse Repo Rate

SAMA·Press Release2022-07-25

Saudi Central Bank Completes Connectivity to Saudi Business Center Through "Tanfeeth" Program

SAMA·Press Release2022-07-21

Saudi Central Bank Issues Second Annual Report for Finance Companies 2021

SAMA·Press Release2022-07-18

SAMA Issues Standard Insurance Policy of Professional Indemnity for Auditors of the Entities Supervised by CMA

SAMA·Press Release2022-07-03

Al-Dhaher Thanks Leadership for Royal Trust and Appointment as Vice Governor of Supervision and Technology at SAMA

SAMA·Press Release2022-07-03

Alsayari Thanks Leadership for Royal Trust and Appointment as Vice Governor of Investment and Research at SAMA

SAMA·Press Release2022-06-15

Saudi Central Bank Decision on Repo and Reverse Repo Rate

SAMA·Press Release2022-06-08

King’s Approval for Appointment of SAMA’s Board of Directors

SAMA·Press Release2022-05-24

SAMA Governor and CMA Chairman Express Gratitude to Saudi Leadership for Approving FinTech Strategy

SAMA·Press Release2022-05-12

Saudi Central Bank: 8.4% Growth in the Insurance Sector in 2021

SAMA·Press Release2022-05-04

Saudi Central Bank Decision on Repo and Reverse Repo Rate

SAMA·Press Release2022-04-25

Saudi Central Bank Deputy Governor for Research and International: Combined Islamic Finance Assets in the Kingdom Amounted to 3 Trillion Riyals

SAMA·Press Release2022-04-20

Saudi Central Bank Completes Connectivity to Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) Through "Tanfeeth" Program

SAMA·2022-04-19

Saudi Central Bank Announces Amendment of Articles of the Implementing Regulations of Finance Laws

SAMA·2022-04-14

Saudi Central Bank Licenses Consumer Microfinance New Company

SAMA·Press Release2022-04-12

Saudi Central Bank: Updating Measures Implemented to Protect Banking Consumers against Financial Fraud

SAMA·Press Release2022-04-08

Saudi Central Bank to Take Urgent Measures to Protect Banking Consumers from Financial Fraud

SAMA·2022-04-07

Saudi Central Bank Opens Public Consultation on Implementing Regulation of Payments and Payment Services Law

SAMA·2022-04-06

Saudi Central Bank Licenses Altabdil Finance Company to Practice Money Exchange

SAMA·2022-03-28

Saudi Central Bank Licenses 3 New Fintech Companies Specialized in Finance and Payment

SAMA·Press Release2022-03-28

Saudi Central Bank Permits 3 New Fintech Companies to Provide Open Banking Solutions through its Regulatory Sandbox

SAMA·Press Release2022-03-21

Saudi Central Bank Organizes Numerous Awareness Raising Events on the Global Money Week (GMW)

SAMA·Press Release2022-03-16

Saudi Central Bank Releases Decision on Repo and Reverse Repo Rates

SAMA·Press Release2022-03-15

Saudi Central Bank Organizes its Quarterly Islamic Finance Workshop

SAMA·2022-03-13

Saudi Central Bank Opens Public Consultation on Principles and Rules for Financial Consumers Protection

SAMA·Press Release2022-03-10

Saudi Central Bank Announces the Extension of Guaranteed Financing Program for One Year

SAMA·Press Release2022-03-09

Saudi Central Bank Launches CILA Diploma Program

SAMA·2022-03-01

Saudi Central Bank Licenses New Payment Financial Technology Company

SAMA·Press Release2022-02-22

Governor of Saudi Central Bank: “Saudi Founding Day” is a Commemoration of Richness and Depth of Kingdom’s History and Culture

SAMA·2022-02-17

Saudi Central Bank Opens Public Consultation on Amendment of Article 16 of the Implementing Regulation of the Finance Companies Control Law

SAMA·2022-02-15

The Minister of Finance and the Governor of Saudi Central Bank Thank the Leadership for the Approval to License the Third Digital Bank

SAMA·2022-02-02

Saudi Central Bank Announces Licensing of New Payment Financial Technology Company

SAMA·Press Release2022-02-01

With the Participation of a Group of Experts.... The 13th Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering Forum was held Last Sunday

SAMA·Press Release2022-01-27

Saudi Central Bank: The Share of Electronic Payments Exceeds the Target Set out by the Financial Sector Development Program for 2021

SAMA·Press Release2022-01-26

Governor of Saudi Central Bank Honors Two Insurance Companies on their Recent Merger

SAMA·Press Release2022-01-20

SAUDI CENTRAL BANK ANNOUNCED POS TERMINALS IN THE KINGDOM EXCEEDED ONE MILLION

SAMA·Press Release2022-01-19

13th Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering Seminar to be Held Under the Auspices of the Governor of the Saudi Central Bank

SAMA·Press Release2022-01-16

Saudi Central Bank Completes Connectivity to the General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI) through "Tanfeeth" Program

SAMA·2022-01-12

Saudi Central Bank Issues Governing Rules for Electronic Issuance and Authenticity Verification of Banking Documents

SAMA·2022-01-11

Saudi Central Bank Updates Rules for Practicing Debt Crowdfunding Activities

SAMA·Press Release2022-01-10

General Secretariat of the Committees Launches Banking and Financial Disputes Ombudsman Center

SAMA·Press Release2022-01-06

Saudi Central Bank Organizes its Quarterly Workshop on Islamic Finance for 2021 Virtually

SAMA·Press Release2022-01-05

Saudi Central Bank Organizes a Workshop Titled “The Development of the Islamic Financial Sector” in Cooperation with Islamic Economics Institute

SAMA·Press Release2021-12-30

Saudi Central Bank to Launch Repo Operations Using Bloomberg Starting January 2022

SAMA·Press Release2021-12-30

Saudi Central Bank Announces the Extension of Deferred Payment Program for the Impacted MSMEs for Three Additional Months

SAMA·2021-12-26

SAMA Releases Public Consultation on Rules for Regulating the Business of Real Estate Refinance Companies

SAMA·Press Release2021-12-19

Saudi Central Bank Launches First Version of Open Data Platform

SAMA·Press Release2021-12-14

Saudi Central Bank Governor Affirms: The Kingdom has Solid Cash Position and its Banking Sector Displays Decent Financial Soundness Indicators

SAMA·2021-12-12

Saudi Central Bank Issues Information Technology Governance Framework for Financial Sector

SAMA·Press Release2021-12-06

Saudi Central Bank Wraps Up 3rd Edition of its Cybersecurity Program (Secure)

SAMA·Press Release2021-12-01

Saudi Central Bank Organizes Workshop Titled “Fintech Ecosystem and Envisioning the Digital Economy” under Governor’s Sponsorship

SAMA·2021-11-21

Saudi Central Bank Announces Licensing of New Payment Financial Technology Company

SAMA·Press Release2021-11-14

Saudi Central Bank Approves Autonomous Vehicle (AV) Insurance Product

SAMA·Press Release2021-11-04

Saudi Central Bank Participates in the Islamic Finance Conference 2021

SAMA·Press Release2021-11-02

Vice Governor of the Saudi Central Bank Receives the French Senator

SAMA·2021-10-28

SAMA Releases Public Consultation on Updated Rules for Practicing Debt Crowdfunding Activities

SAMA·Press Release2021-10-26

Governor of SAMA Extends Gratitude to Leadership for Approving the Payments and its services Law

SAMA·Press Release2021-10-25

SAMA Launches “The Joint Research Program” in its Second Version

SAMA·Press Release2021-10-24

Saudi Central Bank Participates in AAOIFI 19th Annual Shari’ah Boards Conference

SAMA·Press Release2021-10-20

SAMA hosts meeting of Financial and Banking Committee of Saudi-Iraqi Coordination Council

SAMA·Press Release2021-10-19

FSB Appoints SAMA’s Governor as New Chair to the Standing Committee on Standards Implementation (SCSI)

SAMA·2021-10-18

SAMA Releases the Draft of Insurtech Rules to Request Public Opinions

SAMA·Press Release2021-10-17

Deputy Governor for Supervision at Saudi Central Bank Participates in "The Future of Finance" Conference Organized as part of "Expo 2020 Dubai"

SAMA·Press Release2021-10-13

SAMA Governor Honors Teams Participating in the 1st Joint Research Program

SAMA·Press Release2021-10-07

SAMA Announces Approving Parcel Insurance Product

SAMA·Press Release2021-10-04

SAMA: Obtaining a Permit is a Condition for Practice BNPL in the Kingdom

SAMA·Press Release2021-10-03

Saudi Arabia Achieves Highest Adoption of NFC Contactless Payments

SAMA·Press Release2021-09-30

Saudi Central Bank Organized “Islamic Finance: Growth Through Innovation“ Event

SAMA·Press Release2021-09-30

SAMA Issues Standard Insurance Policy of Medical Malpractice

SAMA·Press Release2021-09-30

SAMA Organizes a Workshop Titled “Digitalization, Innovation and Fintech in the Financial Sector” with the Participation of Financial Technology Stakeholders

SAMA·Press Release2021-09-29

Correct Your Trade

SAMA·Press Release2021-09-29

Saudi Central Bank Announces The Extension Of Deferred Payment Program For The Impacted MSMEs For Three Additional Months

SAMA·Press Release2021-09-28

The Saudi Central Bank Organizes Its 3rd Quarterly Workshop on Islamic Finance for 2021 Virtually

SAMA·Press Release2021-09-24

SAMA Celebrates 91st Saudi National Day in Green

SAMA·Press Release2021-09-14

Saudi Central Bank Governor Praises Efforts of the "Saudi Banks" in Promoting the Financial Literacy among Customers

SAMA·Press Release2021-09-14

SAMA Received Best Central Bank Award for its Outstanding Efforts in Islamic Finance

SAMA·Press Release2021-09-13

SAMA Extends the Deadline to Apply for the Islamic Finance Research Translation Program

SAMA·Press Release2021-09-13

SAMA ISSUES THE 2ND QUARTERLY REPORT OF THE YEAR 2021 FOR THE INSURANCE SECTOR

SAMA·Press Release2021-09-05

SAMA Denies Misinformation Circulated on New instructions Pertaining to the "Mortgage Finance for Individuals"

SAMA·Press Release2021-08-31

The 15th IFSB Summit to Discuss on Islamic Finance and Digital Transformation: Balancing Innovation and Resilience

SAMA·Press Release2021-08-25

The Governor of the Central Bank Thanks the Leadership for Approving the Amendment of some Articles of the Cooperative Insurance Companies Control Law

SAMA·Press Release2021-08-23

SAMA Launches "Malee" App to Promote Awareness and Financial Empowerment of Children

SAMA·Press Release2021-08-10

The Saudi Central Bank Launches Islamic Finance Research Support Program

SAMA·Press Release2021-08-10

Participation of 33 Experts in Workshop on "Financial Investigations Related to Money Laundering Crimes Linked to Smuggling"

SAMA·Press Release2021-08-10

The Saudi Central Bank Launches Islamic Finance Research Translation Program

SAMA·Press Release2021-08-02

The Saudi Central Bank announces the opening of applications for the Saudi Economists Program 19

SAMA·Press Release2021-07-14

The Saudi Central Bank Issues Its 57th Annual Report for the Year 2020.

SAMA·Press Release2021-07-11

The Saudi Central Bank Announces it has Opened Registration to its Developing Investment Immersion Program

SAMA·Press Release2021-06-30

The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) Issues its First Annual Report for Finance Companies 2020

SAMA·2021-06-30

Issuance of Rules Governing Forming and Managing Health Insurance Risk Pools through Brokers

SAMA·Press Release2021-06-22

SAUDI CENTRAL BANK ANNOUNCES THE EXTENSION OF DEFERRED PAYMENT PROGRAM FOR THE IMPACTED MSMES FOR THREE ADDITIONAL MONTHS

SAMA·2021-06-22

Minister of Finance and SAMA Governor thank the Leadership for the Cabinet’s Approval to License two Local Digital Banks.

SAMA·Press Release2021-06-17

Saudi Central Bank Finalized Electronic link with Ministry of Finance regarding Government Agencies’ bank accounts held at Commercial Banks in the Kingdom

SAMA·Press Release2021-06-16

The Saudi Central Bank receives the Global Impact Award for its outstanding efforts in the financial technologies

SAMA·2021-06-10

Saudi Central Bank submits Licensing Applications for Two Local Digital Banks to conduct banking business in the Kingdom

SAMA·Press Release2021-06-07

The Saudi Central Bank organizes virtually its Second Quarterly Workshop on Islamic Finance for 2021

SAMA·Press Release2021-06-06

SAMA ISSUES THE 1ST QUARTERLY REPORT OF THE YEAR 2021 FOR THE INSURANCE SECTOR

SAMA·Press Release2021-06-02

Committees for Banking and Financial Disputes and Violations announced the completion Process of Digital Linking to Public Prosecution

SAMA·Press Release2021-05-31

With 21 trainees participating in the program SAMA launches the training phase of the cybersecurity program (SECURE) in its third edition

SAMA·Press Release2021-05-27

In the presence of his Excellency the Governor of SAMA The Standing Committee for Combating Money-Laundering holds its monthly meeting

SAMA·Press Release2021-05-26

SAMA includes COVID-19 risk coverage for health insurance policies in force for tourists and visitors

SAMA·Press Release2021-05-06

SAUDI CENTRAL BANK ISSUES THE SAUDI INSURANCE MARKET REPORT FOR 2020

SAMA·Press Release2021-05-05

Saudi Central Bank and Council of Cooperative Health Insurance announce Approving New Travel Insurance Product for Saudis Travelling Abroad

SAMA·Press Release2021-05-04

The Saudi Central Bank Launches its flagship Professional Learning Partnership program

SAMA·Press Release2021-05-02

Saudi Central Bank and Council of Cooperative Health Insurance Announced Updating Non-Saudi Insurance Policies (Visitors from abroad)

SAMA·Press Release2021-04-24

The Saudi Central Bank Issues Two Hundred Saudi Riyal Banknote on the Occasion of the Five-year Anniversary of launching "Kingdom's Vision 2030"

SAMA·2021-04-20

The Saudi Central Bank announces license for Marsoom Debt Collection Company

SAMA·Press Release2021-04-14

Lifting the Suspension of Saleh Hussain AL-Amoudi Sons Currency Exchange Company’s Business

SAMA·Press Release2021-04-11

The Saudi Central Bank’s Governor Honors the merged Insurance Companies

SAMA·Press Release2021-04-05

The Saudi Central Bank Completes its Flagship Learning Program Successfully

SAMA·Press Release2021-03-29

The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) Wins the Best Initiative for Business Continuity Award in 2020

SAMA·Press Release2021-03-26

Saudi Central Bank: The Purported Fraud Incident

SAMA·Press Release2021-03-24

THE 19TH MEETING OF THE FSB RCG MENA GROUP DISCUSSES FINANCIAL MARKET DEVELOPMENTS AND ENHANCING CROSS-BORDER PAYMENTS

SAMA·2021-03-23

The Saudi Central Bank announces the licensing of two financial technology companies in the field of Payments

SAMA·2021-03-09

The Saudi Central Bank Revoked the License of Oun Finance Company

SAMA·Press Release2021-03-07

SAUDI CENTRAL BANK ANNOUNCES THE EXTENSION OF THE DEFFERED PAYMENT AND GUARANTEED FINANCING PROGRAMS

SAMA·Press Release2021-02-20

Saudi Central Bank Launches the Instant Payment System "sarie"

SAMA·Press Release2021-02-18

With the participation of 400 individuals, the Central Bank holds a virtual seminar on IFRS No. 17 "Insurance Contracts”

SAMA·Press Release2021-02-11

Saudi Central Bank to launch Instant Payment System on February 21

SAMA·Press Release2021-01-25

Al-Mubarak thanks the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques for his royal trust by appointing him as Governor of the Saudi Central Bank

SAMA·Press Release2021-01-21

Memorandum of Cooperation between SAMA and Ministry of Human Resources in the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT)

SAMA·Press Release2021-01-17

The Governor of the Saudi Central Bank Honors Merged Companies in the Insurance Sector

SAMA·2021-01-11

The Saudi Central Bank issues rules for practicing debt crowdfunding activities

SAMA·Press Release2021-01-10

SAMA Issues the Open Banking Policy

SAMA·2020-12-31

Saudi Central Bank announces the launch of licenses for microfinance activity

SAMA·Press Release2020-12-28

Saudi Central Bank Issues First Corporate Social Responsibility Report

SAMA·Press Release2020-12-20

Saudi Central Bank decision on SAMA bill offering

SAMA·2020-12-15

The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) issues rules of insurance product approval

SAMA·Press Release2020-12-10

The Central Bank of Saudi Arabia issues the two models for opening a current bank account for individuals and legal persons

SAMA·Press Release2020-12-07

Statement of the Central Bank of Saudi Arabia regarding the issuance of the Systematically Important Financial Institutions (SIFIs) Treatment System

SAMA·Circular2020-12-06

The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) Launches the “Circulars Portal” on Its Website

SAMA·Press Release2020-12-03

Under the patronage of the Governor of the Central Bank of Saudi Arabia ... the compliance and anti-money laundering forum discusses measures and controls to mitigate risks and threats arising from the Corona pandemic

SAMA·Press Release2020-12-03

SAMA Issues the 3rd quarterly report of the year 2020 for the Insurance Sector

SAMA·Press Release2020-12-01

The 12th Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering Forum to be held under the auspices of the Governor of the Central Bank of Saudi Arabia

SAMA·Press Release2020-11-29

SAMA ANNOUNCED THE EXTENSION OF THE DEFERRED PAYMENTS PROGRAM TO THE END OF 1ST QUARTER OF THE YEAR 2021

SAMA·Press Release2020-11-29

SAMA and CBUAE Issue Report on Results of Joint Digital Currency Project "Aber"

SAMA·Press Release2020-11-24

SAMA imposes penalties on 30 financial institutions for violating the principles of responsible financing for individuals

SAMA·2020-11-24

SAMA Licenses 3 payment companies

SAMA·Press Release2020-11-24

King’s Approval for the Saudi Central Bank Law and Change of name of the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority

SAMA·Press Release2020-11-08

Minister of Human Resources and SAMA’s Governor Inaugurate Autism Center of Excellence (ACE)

SAMA·2020-11-01

SAMA invites the public to provide comments on the draft of "Principles of Basic Governance for Financial Institutions"

SAMA·2020-10-25

The Permanent Committee for Awareness, warns the public Against Unauthorized "Forex" Activity; New Fraudulent Methods for Unlicensed Companies and Persons

SAMA·Press Release2020-10-24

SAMA Launches the Twenty Saudi Riyal Banknote Marking the Occasion of Saudi Arabia’s Presidency of the G20

SAMA·Press Release2020-10-19

The Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority warns against responding to suspicious messages that use its name in fraud activities

SAMA·Press Release2020-10-18

SAMA Permits 2 New FinTech Companies to Operate in the Regulatory Sandbox

SAMA·2020-10-18

Approving rules for the spatial jurisdiction of the committees of banking and financing disputes and violations

SAMA·Press Release2020-10-12

In implementation of the noble royal order ... linking the Ministry of Justice and the Monetary Authority to curb illegal financing

SAMA·Press Release2020-10-04

SAMA introduces the Five Riyal denomination made of polymer ... and it will start circulating on October 5th

SAMA·Press Release2020-09-30

SAMA Issues the 2nd quarterly report of the year 2020 for the Insurance Sector

SAMA·Press Release2020-09-23

SAMA launches the "Saudi currency" Smartphone Application To Identify Banknotes Security Features

SAMA·2020-09-21

SAMA calls on the public to provide comments on the "regulatory framework for comprehensive vehicle insurance" draft

SAMA·Press Release2020-09-20

SAMA issues compliance principles for banks

SAMA·2020-09-20

SAMA announces the licensing of "Alinma Pay" and "Sure" payment companies

SAMA·Press Release2020-09-19

The 18th Meeting of the FSB RCG MENA Group Discusses the Economic and Financial Market Developments Globally and Regionally

SAMA·Press Release2020-09-16

SAMA adopts insurance products to cover the risks of canceling live events

SAMA·Press Release2020-09-09

SAMA Requesting Feedbacks and Suggestions for the model format to open Bank account for individual and legal persons

SAMA·Press Release2020-09-02

SAMA: Emphasizes the importance of maintaining the confidentiality of personal and banking data

SAMA·Press Release2020-09-02

SAMA Launches Joint Research Program

SAMA·Press Release2020-09-01

SAMA Extends Deferred Payments Program for 3 Months

SAMA·2020-08-31

SAMA Updates Rules on Disclosure of Interest Rates on Financing and Savings Products

SAMA·2020-08-27

SAMA publishes the updated rules governing the practice of money exchange

SAMA·Press Release2020-08-25

UNDER THE SLOGAN “LET THEM KNOW YOU”... SAMA LAUNCHES THE AWARENESS CAMPAIGN ON LEI

SAMA·Press Release2020-08-24

SAMA Approves the First Insurance Product to Cover Drones related dangers

SAMA·Press Release2020-08-20

SAMA aims to provide electronic payment methods for the activities of the retail sector

SAMA·2020-08-19

SAMA issues a guide to combat financial fraud in banks

SAMA·Press Release2020-08-19

SAMA Achieves ISO certification in the Technical Services Management System

SAMA·2020-08-19

Saudi Central Bank Issues Draft "Controls for Establishment and Management of Health Insurance Risk Pools" for Public Consultation

SAMA·Press Release2020-08-18

Insurance Sector Performance Report - Q1 2020

SAMA·Press Release2020-08-17

SAMA Issues 56th Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2019

SAMA·2020-08-16

SAMA extends the application period for obtaining a payment service provider license

SAMA·2020-07-23

Rules for Comprehensive Insurance of Motor Vehicles Financially Leased to Individuals

SAMA·Press Release2020-07-20

The General Secretariat of the Committees of Banking and Financial Disputes and Violations Announces the Launch of the Electronic Appointment Reservation Service

SAMA·Press Release2020-07-15

Governor of SAMA: The "Madad" platform coincides with SAMA's trends in developing the financial sector

SAMA·2020-07-15

The Standing Committee for Awareness and Warning of Unlicensed Forex Activity Alert the Public: Beware of unlicensed "Forex" companies and promises of quick profit

SAMA·Press Release2020-07-12

SAMA Launches SAMACares Application for Banking and Financial Sector Customers

SAMA·Press Release2020-07-12

SAMA: 8% Increase for the Insurance Sector in 2019; Gross Written Premiums (GWP) Reached 37.89 Billion

SAMA·2020-07-09

SAMA RELEASED A draft of "Regulations for the Approval of Insurance Products, AND REQUESTED PUBLICS' REVIEWS

SAMA·Press Release2020-07-08

SAMA appreciates the initiative of insurance companies to grant a discount within the framework of the "insure to be safe" campaign

SAMA·2020-07-07

SAMA proposes a draft of "rules for practicing debt crowdfunding activities" for public comments.

SAMA·Press Release2020-07-05

SAMA: Value of Private Sector Financing Support Program Initiatives Exceeds SAR 51 Billion

SAMA·Press Release2020-07-02

Departments of the Committees of Banking Disputes and Adjudication of Disputes and Financing Violations assume their duties in Jeddah and Dammam

SAMA·Press Release2020-06-29

SAMA warns of anonymous messages asking customers to update their information

SAMA·Press Release2020-06-24

Sama determines the working hours of banks and financial transfer centers during the Eid Al-Adha holiday

SAMA·Press Release2020-06-11

SAMA ALLOWS EXTENDING WORKING-HOURS OF THE FINANCIAL TRANSFER CENTERS

SAMA·Press Release2020-06-11

SAMA is organizing the third edition of SAMA Islamic Finance Workshop Virtually

SAMA·2020-06-09

SAMA licenses Tap and BrightWare companies

SAMA·Press Release2020-06-08

SAMA Deployed Blockchain Technology for Money Transfer with local banks

SAMA·Press Release2020-06-01

SAMA Boosts Banking Sector Liquidity with SAR 50 Billion

SAMA·Press Release2020-05-30

SAMA directs all financial institutions to gradually return to normal business

SAMA·Press Release2020-05-17

SAMA announces the availability of more banking channels to take advantage of the amounts excluded from the reservation of accounts

SAMA·Press Release2020-05-13

SAMA approves the extension of the fee support program for points of sale and e-commerce operations

SAMA·Press Release2020-05-11

The General Secretariat of the Committees for Settlement of Insurance Disputes and Violations Continues to the providing of remote litigation service before the Insurance Committees

SAMA·Press Release2020-05-08

SAMA Commends Insurance Companies on the Initiative of Extending Individual Vehicle Insurance Policies for Two Months without Incurring Additional cost

SAMA·2020-05-07

SAMA Issues the Rules Governing Bancassurance Activities

SAMA·Press Release2020-05-04

SAMA Affirms Commitment to Exchange Rate Policy

SAMA·Press Release2020-05-04

The General Secretariat of Banking and Finance Committees announces 'online session service'

SAMA·Press Release2020-04-29

Saudi banks support the Community Fund to Combat Corona Pandemic with an amount of 100 million riyals

SAMA·Press Release2020-04-24

SAMA launches a 95% guaranteed financing program in cooperation with Kafala

SAMA·Press Release2020-04-23

 SAMA directs banks to postpone the payment of installments for three months for all financing products without any additional cost or fees for Saudi workers covered by the subsidy Law, in according to the unemployment insurance system (SAN

SAMA·Press Release2020-04-21

SAMA determines the working hours of banks and remittance centers during the month of Ramadan and the Eid Al-Fitr holiday

SAMA·Press Release2020-04-20

SAMA initiatives and programs to support you

SAMA·Press Release2020-04-18

SAMA Permits 9 New FinTech Companies to Operate in the Regulatory Sandbox Specialized in Providing Saving Solutions for Individuals and Crowdfunding for SMEs

SAMA·2020-04-16

SAMA announces the launch of licenses for activities supporting the financing activity

SAMA·2020-04-12

SAMA sets controls for benefiting from digital certification services for banking products

SAMA·Press Release2020-04-12

SAMA directs all financial institutions to gradually return to normal business

SAMA·Press Release2020-04-12

Financial donations exceeding 67 million riyals: SAMA praises the initiatives of the insurance sector companies to support the ministry of health's efforts in facing Corona

SAMA·Press Release2020-04-07

SAMA directs banks and financing companies to accept electronic real estate Deeds

SAMA·2020-04-07

SAMA issues licensing rules for activities supporting the financing activity

SAMA·Press Release2020-04-03

The 17th Meeting of the FSB MENA Group Discusses Regional Financial Stability and the Impact of COVID-19

SAMA·Press Release2020-04-03

Governor of SAMA: the royal decree states to bears 60% of the salaries of citizens in the private sector is a stimulus for the economy

SAMA·Press Release2020-04-02

SAMA urges financing bodies to provide their services through the "Tamweel" portal

SAMA·Press Release2020-04-02

SAMA: Some branches of financial institutions continue to operate in the cities of Makkah Al-Mukarramah and Madinah

SAMA·Press Release2020-03-31

SAMA issues a model form for the compulsory insurance policy for hidden defects

SAMA·Press Release2020-03-29

SAMA Extend the Suspension of attendance at its Headquarter and branches; Remote work for financial institutions

SAMA·Press Release2020-03-29

SAMA approves a package of precautionary measures to confront the effects of the spread of the Corona pandemic on the economic sectors

SAMA·Press Release2020-03-27

The Governor of SAMA appreciates the initiative by the Saudi banks to support the Health Endowment Fund to combat the Corona pandemic

SAMA·Press Release2020-03-25

SAMA Announces Raising E-Wallet top-up Monthly Ceiling Limit Up to 20,000 SAR

SAMA·Press Release2020-03-22

In appreciation of health workers, Saudi banks initiate and postpone payment of 3-month installments for workers in the health sector

SAMA·2020-03-18

SAMA Introduces Controls for Provision of Necessary Services not Available Online for Financial Institutions

SAMA·Press Release2020-03-18

SAMA Increases Purchase Limit for Mada Atheer to SAR 300 with No PIN Required

SAMA·Press Release2020-03-18

SAMA: Freezing clients' bank accounts was suspended for three Conditions

SAMA·Press Release2020-03-16

SAMA Activates Business continuity Plan and Continues to Provide the Necessary Banking Services

SAMA·Press Release2020-03-16

A statement from the General Secretariat of the Committees for Settling Insurance Disputes and Violations

SAMA·Press Release2020-03-16

A statement from the General Secretariat of the Committees for Disputes and Banking and Financial Violations

SAMA·Press Release2020-03-16

SAMA'S DECISION ON REPO AND REVERSE REPO RATES

SAMA·Press Release2020-03-15

SAMA confirms: It is not permissible to impose fees on banking services before taking approval

SAMA·Press Release2020-03-14

 SAMA’s Private Sector Financing Support Program

SAMA·Press Release2020-03-13

SAMA Instruct Providing electronic payment methods for personal services activities

SAMA·Press Release2020-03-12

It is considered like other surfaces in the possibility of transmitting viruses, SAMA takes preventive measures by isolating all Saudi currencies coming from outside the country

SAMA·Press Release2020-03-08

Taking Necessary health precautions; SAMA: the work of bank branches in qatif will continue

SAMA·Press Release2020-03-08

Under the Slogan “A little now..is a lot later”, SAMA Launches Saving Campaign

SAMA·Press Release2020-03-08

SAMA urges financial institutions to interact with the awareness campaign to prevent "Corona"

SAMA·Press Release2020-03-03

SAMA: the success of these experiences "online opening of bank accounts and electronic wallets "for individual institutions and resident companies

SAMA·Press Release2020-03-03

SAMA's decision on repo and reverse repo rates

SAMA·Press Release2020-03-02

SAMA and the National Information Center sign the electronic link agreement

SAMA·2020-03-01

SAMA Issues Actuarial Work Regulation for Insurance

SAMA·Press Release2020-02-25

SAMA’s Governor at MEFTECH Conference: The Kingdom Moving Towards Becoming a Leading Center for Innovation in the Financial Technology Sector

SAMA·2020-02-24

SAMA Issues the Additional Guidelines and Criteria for Digital-Only Banks in Saudi Arabia

SAMA·Press Release2020-02-24

The General Secretariat of the Banking and Financial Disputes Commissions and the Public Prosecution sign a document for electronic linking

SAMA·2020-02-24

SAMA Licenses HalalaH and BayanPay Companies

SAMA·Press Release2020-02-24

SAMA signs an agreement with the Capital Market Authority for an electronic link "Tanfeeth"

SAMA·2020-02-19

SAMA Issues the Rules Governing Insurance Aggregation Activities

SAMA·Press Release2020-02-16

SAMA signs an agreement with the Zakat and Income Authority for the electronic link between the two through “Tanfeeth” program

SAMA·Press Release2020-02-13

SAMA issues a framework of "Sharia governance" for banks in the Kingdom

SAMA·Press Release2020-02-11

SAMA launches an advanced diploma program for national cadres working in the insurance sector, in its second version

SAMA·Press Release2020-02-05

The Governor of SAMA inaugurates the National Center for Registration of Financial Derivative Data

SAMA·2020-02-05

SAMA Proposes the Draft Rules Governing Bancassurance Activities for public consultation

SAMA·Press Release2020-02-03

Under the patronage of His Excellency the Governor, SAMA honors 154 retirees and the children of its deceased employees

SAMA·Press Release2020-02-02

SAMA issues instructions for services provided to disabled individuals in financial institutions

SAMA·Press Release2020-02-02

SAMA Launches an awareness campaign under the slogan "Leave it if it looks like it"

SAMA·Press Release2020-01-30

Ensuring Fairness of Banking Transactions... SAMA announces the issuance of loan management instructions of potentially defaulting loans by legal entities (corporate borrowers)

SAMA·2020-01-30

SAMA announces the launching of licenses for non-bank financial Institutions

SAMA·Press Release2020-01-28

SAMA LAUNCHES THE INVESTMENT IMMERSION PROGRAM (IIP)

SAMA·2020-01-27

SAMA Asks for feedback on a draft for the updated rules governing the conduct of money exchange business in the Kingdom

SAMA·Press Release2020-01-23

Under the Patronage of SAMA’s Governor, the Saudi Company for the Registration of Financing Lease Contracts launches its services officially

SAMA·Press Release2020-01-20

FATF 1st Follow-up Report of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the field of Combating Money Laundering and Financing Of Terrorism and Proliferation

SAMA·Press Release2020-01-16

The Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) stopped reinsurance activity of two companies

SAMA·Press Release2020-01-15

The Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority and the Capital Market Authority organize the Financial Stability Symposium 2020

SAMA·2020-01-05

The Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority Launches a Draft "Regulation for the Provision of Payment services in the Kingdom", inviting comments thereupon

SAMA·Press Release2020-01-02

SAMA prohibits combining the practice of insurance brokerage and reinsurance brokerage activities in one company

SAMA·Press Release2019-12-31

SAMA: Foreign currency credit card transaction amounts decrease

SAMA·2019-12-26

SAMA calls upon two insurance agency companies to quickly correct their conditions in order to avoid revoking the license

SAMA·Press Release2019-12-26

SAMA Launches the Professional Learning Partnership for Recent Graduates

SAMA·Press Release2019-12-18

SAMA stresses that banks should not compromise any amount of the cost of living Allowance

SAMA·Press Release2019-12-13

First time in the Kingdom, SAMA’s Governor inaugurates the work of the investment conference in the Middle East

SAMA·Press Release2019-12-12

SAMA Suspends 4 Free professions Companies from practicing any Activity in the Insurance Sector

SAMA·2019-12-12

SAMA presents the draft of "licensing rules for activities in support of the financing activity" to request public comments

SAMA·2019-12-10

SAMA Announces Issuing Regulations for Microfinance Companies

SAMA·Press Release2019-12-09

SAMA Holds a Workshop on "Facilitating the Application of Islamic Financial Services Board Standards"

SAMA·2019-12-01

SAMA launches draft "Payment System and Services in the Kingdom" for public feedbacks

SAMA·Press Release2019-12-01

Launching a traffic safety campaign entitled “do not stop their lives “to raise driving responsibility awareness

SAMA·Press Release2019-11-26

SAMA Exceeds Financial Sector Development Target on Electronic Payments in a head of its foreseen date 2020

SAMA·Press Release2019-11-24

Within the initiatives of the Saudi-Emirati Coordination Council.. Inauguration the first Saudi and UAE Banks Conference to discuss challenges and opportunities of the banking sector

SAMA·Press Release2019-11-21

"SAMA" direct the provision of "Mada Point of Sale" service for workshops and related services

SAMA·Press Release2019-11-21

SAMA holds a workshop on "Credit Risk in Islamic Banking”

SAMA·Press Release2019-11-20

SAMA LAUNCHES THIRD EDITION OF CYBER SECURITY PROGRAM

SAMA·Press Release2019-11-18

Anti-Money Laundering Permanent Committee Advises against 'Money Laundering' Techniques

SAMA·Press Release2019-11-17

SAMA Hosts FSB RCG for the MENA’s 16th Meeting

SAMA·2019-11-13

SAMA Updates the Actuarial Regulations for Insurance and Reinsurance Companies

SAMA·Press Release2019-11-05

Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority signs MoU with Dubai Financial Services Authority

SAMA·Press Release2019-11-05

The Governor of SAMA Thanks the Leadership for Approving the Establishment of the Saudi Payments Company

SAMA·Press Release2019-11-04

Money laundering offenses pose a serious risk to the economic and social aspects of any country.

SAMA·Press Release2019-10-30

SAMA's decision on repo and reverse repo rates

SAMA·Press Release2019-10-23

SAMA: 130,000 Visitors to the Exhibitions of the Campaign “More financial awareness” in 14 Cities across the Kingdom

SAMA·Press Release2019-10-17

ALSAYARI THANKS THE CUSTODIAN OF THE TWO HOLY MOSQUES FOR THE TRUST

SAMA·2019-10-16

SAMA announces the regulation of the updated microfinance activity

SAMA·Press Release2019-10-13

SAMA announces the second version of the requirements for appointment in leadership positions in financial institutions

SAMA·2019-10-13

SAMA releases the draft of the rules governing the electronic insurance brokerage business, to request public opinions

SAMA·Press Release2019-10-07

SAMA approves amendments that contribute to facilitating procedures for opening bank accounts

SAMA·Press Release2019-09-18

SAMA'S DECISION ON REPO AND REVERSE REPO RATES

SAMA·Press Release2019-09-17

SAMA’S GOVERNOR REVIEWS THE MOST IMPORTANT INDICATORS OF THE Fifty fifth Annual Report

SAMA·Press Release2019-09-16

SAMA Launches Awareness Campaign “More Financial Awareness”

SAMA·Press Release2019-09-12

SAMA Issues the Saudi Insurance Market Report for 2018

SAMA·Press Release2019-09-12

Problem Debt Management in a Reform Environment: Risks to Growth and the Role of the Regulator

SAMA·Press Release2019-09-10

SAMA Cancels Saeed Muhammad Ali Al-Amoudi & Co Company’s Activity

SAMA·Press Release2019-09-09

SAMA Releases an Update to the Standard Compulsory Vehicle Insurance Policy

SAMA·Press Release2019-09-04

Custodian of The Two Holy Mosques receives SAMA's 55th annual report

SAMA·Press Release2019-08-21

A ststement by MOF regarding dealing in Virtual Currencies, including cryptocurrencies that claim any relationship with the Kingdom

SAMA·2019-08-09

A statement by SAMA regarding the regulation of provisions for a person with a natural or a corporate character to practice financing the goods or services of his establishment to his customers, and SAMA’s issuance of new regulations for consumer finance

SAMA·Press Release2019-08-07

“SAMA” announces the whistleblowing policy of financial institutions

SAMA·Press Release2019-08-07

SAMA issues principles of conduct and business ethics in financial institutions

SAMA·Press Release2019-08-04

SAMA: the success of online “Bank Accounts Opening” and “Know Your Customer” update

SAMA·Press Release2019-07-31

SAMA'S DECISION ON REPO AND REVERSE REPO RATES

SAMA·2019-07-04

SAMA issued the fifth update of the Governing rules for opening bank accounts and the general rules for operating them

SAMA·Press Release2019-06-24

Under the Patronage of the Governor of SAMA… Inauguration of the Resolution Center for the Settlement of Vehicle Insurance Disputes

SAMA·Press Release2019-06-23

SAMA Deputy Governor for Research and International Affairs Sponsors the Graduation Ceremony of Islamic Banking Training Program

SAMA·Press Release2019-06-21

Saudi Arabia Full member of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)

SAMA·Press Release2019-06-21

Saudi Arabia Full member of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)

SAMA·Press Release2019-06-13

SAMA Allows Bank to Extend their working Hours in Places Where Pilgrims Gather

SAMA·Press Release2019-06-12

SAMA: 14 New Companies to Work in the Experimental Environment (Sandbox) of the Innovative Financial Market

SAMA·Press Release2019-05-28

SAMA Announcement on Lifting the Ban on the Union Cooperative Insurance Company

SAMA·Press Release2019-05-25

SAMA Organizes Workshop on Islamic Financial Industry Role in Achieving National Aspirations

SAMA·Press Release2019-05-19

Ministry of Commerce and SAMA Statement on the System of Installments Sale

SAMA·Press Release2019-05-19

16 Financial Institutions Fined by SAMA for violating principles of the Responsible Finance for Individuals

SAMA·Press Release2019-05-06

Launching Resolution Center for Individual Vehicle Insurance disputes

SAMA·Press Release2019-04-28

SAMA Assures: The Promotion of Financial Inclusion in the kingdom is a strategic goal we aim to achieve.

SAMA·Press Release2019-04-25

In line with the objectives of Financial Sector Development Program to achieve digital transformation in the payments sector, an Instant payments system will be developed to facilitate and accelerate financial transactions amongst banks

SAMA·Press Release2019-04-24

Cooperation between SAMA & CMA to establish Saudi Center Fintech At King Abdulla Financial Center In supporting of Financial Technology Sector In the kingdom

SAMA·Press Release2019-04-23

 SAMA Governor and the Minister of Justice signed a digital link agreement ‘tanfeith-execution’ program

SAMA·Press Release2019-04-22

UNDER THE AUSPICES OF HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR, SAMA CELEBRATES THE GRADUATION OF THE SECOND BATCH IN THE FIELD OF CYBERSECURITY

SAMA·Press Release2019-04-17

Governor of SAMA Appreciates the Sponsorship of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques of the Financial Sector Conference

SAMA·Press Release2019-04-14

One of SAMA Initiative in Developing Financial Sector… Esal platform harvests the best technological innovation award for invoices of digital business payments in the Middle East in 2019

SAMA·Press Release2019-04-09

Imprisonment and Fine for Unauthorized Individuals Financing Borrowers in Default

SAMA·Press Release2019-04-08

The Kingdom affirms that it Places Great importance on AML/CFT

SAMA·2019-04-07

SAMA Revokes Abdulaziz Abdullah Al-zamil Company’s License for Exchange Services

SAMA·Press Release2019-04-04

Anti-Money Laundering Permanent Committee and International Monetary Fund Organize a Workshop on "Financial Intelligence of Money Laundering Crimes" in Riyadh

SAMA·Press Release2019-04-04

SAMA Emphasizes on Avoiding Deducting or Holding Financial Allocations provided by Snad Mohammad bin Salman Program

SAMA·Press Release2019-03-27

Governor of the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority inaugurates the 5th Saudi Insurance Symposium

SAMA·2019-03-18

SAMA Cancels the License of Mohamed Mounir Halawani Sons Exchange Company

SAMA·Press Release2019-03-10

SAMA to Sponsor Training Program in Islamic Banking

SAMA·Press Release2019-03-07

SAMA is a Member in The IADI

SAMA·2019-03-05

SAMA Issues the Rules Regulating Agent Banking

SAMA·Press Release2019-02-25

In the Presence of the Governor... SAMA Honors 122 Retirees and Celebrates the Children of its Deceased Employees

SAMA·Press Release2019-02-24

SAMA Stresses on Preventing any Inflicting to Military Rewards

SAMA·Press Release2019-02-24

DURING OPENING OF MEFTECH CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION IN RIYADH, SAMA GOVERNOR: WE AIM TO PROMOTE CASHLESS SOCIETY THROUGH DEVELOPMENT OF NATIONAL PAYMENT SYSTEMS

SAMA·2019-02-21

License Revoke Notice for Khaled Salem Saleh Abdulaziz for Exchanging Services

SAMA·Press Release2019-02-14

SAMA Inaugrates “Tanfeeth” (Enforcement) Program to Provide direct Link between Technological systems of government with Banks

SAMA·Press Release2019-02-11

SAMA Launches Regulatory Sandbox for Financial Institution's and Fintechs

SAMA·2019-02-10

SAMA Announces the Fifth Draft of the rules for the opening of bank accounts and the General Rules for their operation, And Asked for Comments About it

SAMA·Press Release2019-02-06

Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) announces compliance with the Global Investment Performance Standards from CFA Institute

SAMA·Press Release2019-02-05

Preventing Union Cooperative Insurance Company from Accepting New Subscribers in Vehicle Insurance

SAMA·Press Release2019-01-29

A Statement on Launching “Aber” Project, the Common Digital Currency between Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) and United Arab Emirates Central Bank (UAECB)

SAMA·Press Release2019-01-28

SAMA wins the world Best Risk Manager Award at the level of central banks

SAMA·Press Release2019-01-24

SAMA LIFTS THE SUSPENSION OF SAUDI ENAYA COOPERATIVE INSURANCE COMPANY

SAMA·2019-01-13

SAMA Issues an Update to the Banking Licensing Guide

SAMA·Press Release2019-01-02

SAMA PAVILION SHOWS HISTORY OF CURRENCY DEVELOPMENT AND PROMOTES FINANCIAL EDUCATION OF JANADRIYAH VISITORS

SAMA·2018-12-31

Sama suspends licenses of three insurance-related service providers

SAMA·Press Release2018-12-19

SAMA'S DECISION ON REPO AND REVERSE REPO RATES

SAMA·2018-12-17

SAMA Issues Licensing and Controling Rules for Insurance/reinsurance Companies in the Kingdom

SAMA·Press Release2018-12-09

SAMA’s Governor Congratulates the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques on The Fourth Anniversary of the Pledge

SAMA·Press Release2018-12-02

SAMA Launches an Advanced Diploma Program for National Cadres working in the Insurance Sector

SAMA·2018-11-27

SAMA Calls on five Liberal Profession Companies to Quickly Correct Their Situation in Order to Avoid The Withdrawal of The License

SAMA·Press Release2018-11-27

LIFTING BAN ON MOATAMADAH INSURANCE AGENCY

SAMA·2018-11-27

Suspending Licenses of Watani Takaful Insurance Agency and Fursan Insurance Agency, Ltd

SAMA·2018-11-26

SAMA Announces a Preliminary Draft on the Individuals Leased Vehicle Comprehensive Insurance.. SAMA Asked for Comments about it

SAMA·Press Release2018-11-15

SAMA & CMA organize the launch of the Financial Stability Seminar 2018 Today in Riyadh

SAMA·Press Release2018-11-12

In an Initiative Aims at Improving The Monetary Cycle in the kingdom, SAMA launches the Operational Model of the Unified Cash Centers

SAMA·Press Release2018-11-07

SAMA: Mada Atheer’s operations have jumped 10 times since the beginning of 2018… and 753,5 Million riyals executed during October.

SAMA·2018-11-04

SAMA: Announces the publication of the explanatory memorandum to amend some of the executive regulations of the Cooperative Insurance Companies Control Law

SAMA·Press Release2018-11-01

SAMA lifts suspension from a number of free professions companies

SAMA·Press Release2018-10-24

SAMA Continues its awareness campaign on paper currency signs security

SAMA·Press Release2018-10-22

SAMA launches Mobile Exhibitions in schools to raise awareness of coins As a part of the #know_its_value campaign

SAMA·Press Release2018-10-22

Statement by SAMA On Banking Agents

SAMA·2018-10-07

Inviting Public to Provide Feedback, SAMA Announces Preliminary Draft on Regulatory Rules of Banking Agents

SAMA·Press Release2018-09-26

SAMA decided to raise repo and reverse repo rates

SAMA·Guideline2018-09-26

FATF’s Mutual Evaluation Report (FATF): The Kingdom has a strong legal framework for Combating ML & TF.

SAMA·Press Release2018-09-23

ANNOUNCEMENT FROM SAMA ABOUT EXTENSION OF THE NATIONAL DAY HOLIDAY

SAMA·Press Release2018-09-16

SAMA’s Governor Reviews The Most Important Indicators of The Fifty-Four Annual Report

SAMA·Press Release2018-09-09

SAMA to Begin the Cyber Security Training Program

SAMA·Press Release2018-09-05

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Receives the 54th Annual Report of SAMA

SAMA·Press Release2018-09-03

Mr. Turki D. AlMutairi Appointed as SAMA’s Deputy Governor for Research and International Affairs

SAMA·Press Release2018-08-18

SAMA Lifts the Suspension from Salah Aldin Kaaky Institution for Money-Exchange services

SAMA·Press Release2018-08-18

SAMA Lifts the Suspension From Mohammed Hassan Bitar and Sons for Money-Exchange services

SAMA·Press Release2018-08-18

 SAMA Lifts the Suspension from Lafi Awad Al-harby Institution for Money-Exchange services

SAMA·2018-08-13

Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) Warns Against Dealing with Persons Not Licensed to Practice Insurance Activities

SAMA·Press Release2018-08-13

Clarifying Statement from the Capital Market Authority (CMA) and the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) Regarding the Situation of the Saudi Indian Company for Cooperative Insurance (WAFA Insurance)

SAMA·Press Release2018-08-12

The standing committee for awareness on dealing in unauthorized securities activities in the foreign exchange market (Forex) warns: “The virtual currencies are not regulated inside the kingdom of Saudi Arabia”

SAMA·Press Release2018-08-08

SAMA launches a campaign to identify security signs in paper currency and distributes counterfeit currency detection tools to shops

SAMA·Press Release2018-08-06

SAMA: August 16 is Eid Al-adha holiday for Banks and Insurance companies

SAMA·Press Release2018-08-02

SAMA Lifts the Suspension From Abdulaziz Abdullah Al-zamil and Sons for Money-Exchange services

SAMA·Press Release2018-08-01

SAMA Lifts the Suspension on Shidid Company for Money-Exchange services

SAMA·Press Release2018-07-22

SAMA issues an update to the unified policy for the compulsory vehicle insurance

SAMA·Press Release2018-07-12

Ministry of Finance and SAMA Sign an Agreement to Activate Electronic transactions

SAMA·Press Release2018-07-11

SAMA Launches the Second version of Cyber security program 18

SAMA·Press Release2018-06-30

(FATF) discusses the Kingdom’s Mutual Evaluation Report in the field of Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Combating financing of terrorism (CFT) and proliferation

SAMA·Press Release2018-06-27

SAMA SUSPENDS AL-MO’ATAMIDAH INSURANCE COMPANY FROM ISSUING NEW INSURANCE POLICY

SAMA·Press Release2018-06-27

SAMA’s Announcement Regarding Calling off Brokerage Activities in Reinsurance for a Number of Brokerage Firms.

SAMA·Press Release2018-06-26

A notice Regarding a Number of Free Professions Companies

SAMA·Press Release2018-06-21

SAMA: Tadawul to join MSCI is a strong supporter to the local capital market

SAMA·Press Release2018-06-13

SAMA′S DECISION ON REPO AND REVERSE REPO RATES

SAMA·Press Release2018-06-05

SAMA LIFTS THE SUSPENSION OF ALLIANZ SAUDI FRANSI FROM ISSUING AND RENEWING COMPULSORY MOTOR INSURANCE POLICY

SAMA·Press Release2018-06-05

SAMA SUSPENDS CHEDID INSURANCE BROKERS FROM ENGAGING IN ALL INSURANCE BROKERAGE ACTIVITIES

SAMA·Press Release2018-05-27

SAMA SUSPENDS SAUDI ENAYA FROM ISSUING OR RENEWING ANY INSURANCE POLICY

SAMA·Press Release2018-05-24

SAMA SUSPENDS WILLIS SAUDI ARABIA COMPANY LTD FROM ENGAGING IN INSURANCE AND REINSURANCE ACTIVITIES

SAMA·Press Release2018-05-24

SAMA SUSPENDS CHEDID RE FROM ENGAGING IN ALL REINSURANCE BROKERAGE ACTIVITIES

SAMA·Press Release2018-05-24

SAMA SUSPENDS SAUDI INDIAN COMPANY FOR COOPERATIVE INSURANCE (WAFA INSURANCE) FROM ISSUING OR RENEWING INSURANCE POLICIES

SAMA·Press Release2018-05-24

SAMA launches ‘know its value’ Coin awareness campaign

SAMA·Press Release2018-05-23

SAMA to withdraw Riyal note from circulation and replacing it with Riyal coin gradually

SAMA·Press Release2018-05-20

SAMA issued new instructions to residential mortgage financiers

SAMA·Press Release2018-05-16

Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority provides training solutions to the insurance sector and nationalizes more than 70% of the sector jobs

SAMA·Press Release2018-05-15

SAMA ISSUES SAUDI INSURANCE MARKET REPORT FOR 2017

SAMA·Press Release2018-05-14

SAMA Rolls Out “Esal” Digital Invoicing System to Support Saudi Government Entities and Businesses

SAMA·Press Release2018-05-09

SUSPENSION OF THE BUSINESS OF SALAHALDEEN SALEH KAAKI MONEY EXCHANGE COMPANY

SAMA·Press Release2018-05-09

After being endorsed by CEDA: The ‘Financial Sector Development Program’ holds a forum to introduce the program and its initiatives

SAMA·Press Release2018-05-09

SUSPENSION OF THE BUSINESS OF LAFI AUWAD ALHARBI MONEY EXCHANGE COMPANY

SAMA·Press Release2018-05-09

SUSPENSION OF THE BUSINESS OF MOHAMMED HASAN BITAR AND SONS CURRENCY EXCHANGE COMPANY

SAMA·Press Release2018-05-01

Special Governmental Committee for Awareness Against Unauthorized Forex Activities Warns: Dealing in Unauthorized Foreign Securities' Activities is Fraudulent

SAMA·Press Release2018-05-01

Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority Launches FintechSaudi with the Objective to Make the Kingdom a Pioneer in the Financial Technology Sector

SAMA·Press Release2018-05-01

Statement by SAMA Regarding the Saudi Indian Cooperative Insurance Company (WAFA)

SAMA·2018-05-01

SAMA Publishes Draft Rules of Licensing and Operation of Branches of Foreign Insurance and Reinsurance Companies in Saudi Arabia for Public Consultation

SAMA·Press Release2018-04-29

SAMA Announcement about Lifting the Suspension of Ro’ai Al-waseet for Insurance Brokerage Activity

SAMA·Press Release2018-04-26

Arab Day for Financial Inclusion

SAMA·Press Release2018-04-25

Suspending Al-Mayazeen Insurance Agency from Selling any Insurance Policy at any of its branches

SAMA·Press Release2018-04-23

SAMA Sets Bank WORKING Hours during Ramadan & the two Eids

SAMA·Press Release2018-04-18

SAMA Obligates Financing Companies to Establish Consumer Care Department

SAMA·Press Release2018-04-16

SAMA Announcement Regarding Lifting the Suspension of Al-Motwasait and Al-khaleej and MEDGULF Insurance and reinsurance Companies.

SAMA·Press Release2018-04-12

SAMA Suspends 3 Companies from Carrying Its Insurance Activities

SAMA·2018-04-12

SAMA Issues Rules for financing Entities for Collecting Funds from its Individual Customers.

SAMA·Press Release2018-04-10

SAMA Organizes Awareness Lecture on Autism Spectrum Disorder

SAMA·Press Release2018-04-01

SAMA Announcement regarding the cancellation of Insurance Activity of The Arabian RFAB limited Company for insurance and reinsurance.

SAMA·Press Release2018-03-28

Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority Adopts New Bond Issuance System Using Bloomberg

SAMA·Press Release2018-03-27

“The Kingdom Is A pioneer in adapting developing and presenting the latest technologies to the world”

SAMA·Press Release2018-03-21

SAMA Enables Online Payment for Mada Holders Coming April

SAMA·Press Release2018-03-15

SAMA Announcement on Lifting the Suspension of Watad National Insurance Company

SAMA·Press Release2018-03-15

SAMA Announcement on Lifting the Suspension of SABB Takkaful Insurance from Issuing or renewing Insurance policies

SAMA·Press Release2018-03-15

SAMA's decision on repo and REVERSE REPO RATEs

SAMA·Press Release2018-03-06

On the Day of Loyalty and Fulfillment, SAMA celebrate the sons if its deceased Employees by Honoring 128 retirees

SAMA·Press Release2018-03-05

statement ON SUSPENSION OF The term repo facility

SAMA·Press Release2018-03-04

SAMA: 1.43 million riyals, the value of currency exchange transactions in Janadriyah

SAMA·Press Release2018-02-21

SAMA emphasizes the forbidding of deducting any amount from the Cost of Living Allowance

SAMA·Press Release2018-02-20

SAMA Lifts the Suspension Of Al-Oula Company for Insurance.

SAMA·Press Release2018-02-05

Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) to host LEI ROC and GLIEF Meeting

SAMA·Press Release2018-01-29

SAMA Announcement Regarding Lifting the Suspension of Al-Motwasait and Al-khaleej and MEDGULF Insurance and reinsurance Companies

SAMA·Press Release2018-01-28

Preventing Allianz Saudi Fransi Cooperative Insurance Company from issuing or renewing any compulsory vehicle insurance documents

SAMA·Press Release2018-01-22

The Institute of Finance (IOF) Holds a Closing Ceremony for the Training Program Provided for central bank of yemen Staff

SAMA·Press Release2018-01-22

SAMA graduates the first batch in the field of cybersecurity for the financial and banking sector

SAMA·Press Release2018-01-17

Not to prejudice the cost of living allowances and bonus

SAMA·Press Release2018-01-16

An accompanying statement from the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority regarding the technical imbalanced of SAMBA Financial Systems On March 17

SAMA·Press Release2018-01-11

SAMA announces the lifting of the United Cooperative Insurance Company’s suspension

SAMA·Press Release2018-01-11

Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) organized an internal blood donation campaign in cooperation with the ministry of National Guard

SAMA·Press Release2018-01-11

SAMA Announcement Regarding Raising the Upper Limit of the Amount of Loan to the Value Ratio (LTV) of Housing for Residential Finance

SAMA·Press Release2018-01-08

THE CUSTODIAN OF THE TWO HOLY MOSQUES ISSUES HIS GENEROUS DIRECTIVES NOT TO PREJUDICE THE COST OF LIVING ALLOWANCES AND BONUSES

SAMA·Press Release2018-01-04

Announcement by Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority Regarding Citizen Accounts

SAMA·Press Release2018-01-04

SAMA’s announcement regarding lifting the suspension of the Saudi Takaful Company, insurance agents, from issuing and renewing any insurance policy

SAMA·Press Release2018-01-03

Announcement by Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority on the new coins

SAMA·Press Release2017-12-31

The Governor if SAMA sponsors the graduation ceremony of the first batch of the preparatory program for the insurance industry

SAMA·Press Release2017-12-28

SAMA announcement regarding lifting the suspension of the Saudi Indian company for cooperative insurance (wafa) from issuing and renewing any compulsory insurance policy on new vehicles

SAMA·Press Release2017-12-26

Suspension of the Business of Eid Mana'a AL-Ofi Sons & Partners Co.

SAMA·Press Release2017-12-26

SAMA signs with the general traffic department a "strategy document for developing vehicle insurance business" and extends the discount campaign offered to owners of safe driving for another exceptional period

SAMA·Press Release2017-12-13

SAMA HAS DECIDED TO RAISE THE REVERSE REPO RATE

SAMA·Press Release2017-12-13

The governor of the Saudi Arabian monetary authority discusses with his Iraqi peer issues of the banking sector and ways of joint cooperation between banks in the two countries

SAMA·Press Release2017-11-30

SAMA and CMA sign a memorandum of cooperation to establish a financial academy

SAMA·Press Release2017-11-29

SAMA announces the lifting of the suspension on the Arab Shield Cooperative Insurance Company

SAMA·Press Release2017-11-28

SAMA announces lifting the suspension of Ajyad Al Khaleej Corporation Insurance Agency

SAMA·Press Release2017-11-23

Addendum statement from the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority regarding Saudi Fransi Bank

SAMA·Press Release2017-11-13

Suspension of Saleh Hussain AL-Amoudi Sons Currency Exchange Company’s Business

SAMA·Press Release2017-11-08

Upon the request of the Attorney General, the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority reserves the accounts of persons accused of corruption cases

SAMA·Press Release2017-11-05

SAMA ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING LIFTING THE SUSPENSION OF MALATH COOPERATIVE INSURANCE COMPANY

SAMA·Press Release2017-10-31

IMF Arab youth campaign on innovation

SAMA·Press Release2017-10-24

Alkholifey: Saudi Arabia Among First Countries to Combat Money Laundering and Call on International Community to Prevent ML Crimes

SAMA·Press Release2017-10-22

The Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) joins the membership of the Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions "AAOIFI"

SAMA·Press Release2017-10-11

EXPLANATORY STATEMENT BY THE SAUDI ARABIAN MONETARY AUTHORITY

SAMA·Press Release2017-10-10

ANNOUNCING THE SUSPENSION OF A NUMBER OF LIBERAL PROFESSIONS COMPANIES

SAMA·Press Release2017-10-10

SAMA: Najm for Insurance Services launches the “Eligibility” service to inquire about the eligibility of the vehicle insurance discount

SAMA·Press Release2017-10-08

SAMA instructed Insurance companies and liberal professions to localize all jobs at the selling points, as of 02/01/2018

SAMA·Press Release2017-10-02

Stopping SABB Takaful Company from issuing or renewing any protection and / or savings insurance policies

SAMA·Press Release2017-09-25

Statement on Suspension of a Number of Money Changing Businesses

SAMA·Press Release2017-09-14

Stopping the United Cooperative Insurance Company from issuing or renewing any compulsory vehicle insurance documents

SAMA·Press Release2017-09-13

SAMA announces that the Broker Vision has suspended the insurance brokerage from practicing its activities

SAMA·Press Release2017-09-12

Statement by the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority

SAMA·Press Release2017-08-23

Extension of the blessed Eid al-Adha holiday for the year 1438 AH for banks, finance companies, insurance and reinsurance companies, and liberal professions related to insurance and reinsurance operating in the Kingdom.

SAMA·Press Release2017-08-20

Notice Regarding a Number of Professional Services Firms

SAMA·Press Release2017-08-19

Preventing three insurance companies and four insurance agencies from issuing and selling insurance policies

SAMA·Press Release2017-08-19

SAMA confirms: We did not issue instructions to stop dealing in Qatari riyals

SAMA·Press Release2017-08-17

SAMA ANNOUNCES THE SUSPENSION OF A NUMBER OF LIBERAL PROFESSIONS COMPANIES FROM PRACTICING ANY INSURANCE-RELATED ACTIVITY UPON THEIR REQUEST

SAMA·Press Release2017-08-17

Amending the commission rate for compulsory vehicle insurance in conjunction with the approval of the online brokerage service

SAMA·2017-08-10

MCI, CMA and SAMA warns the public against temptations to quick earning, including unlicensed forex activities

SAMA·Press Release2017-08-10

SAMA Granted The State Bank of India branch in Jeddah the approval to stop practicing banking business

SAMA·Press Release2017-08-07

Within the SAMA initiatives to localize the insurance industry in the Kingdom: Starting registration in the preparatory program

SAMA·Press Release2017-08-07

The Capital Market Authority, SAMA, and the Ministry of Commerce and Investment to launch an awareness campaign against (Forex) activity

SAMA·Press Release2017-08-07

SAMA’s announcement regarding the Mediterranean and Gulf Cooperative for Insurance and Reinsurance Company (MedGulf)

SAMA·Press Release2017-07-31

Starting on Tuesday, the first of August until the end of the current year 2017; Insurance companies are committed to grant owners of safe driving a discount of up to 15%

SAMA·Press Release2017-07-26

SAMA announces an exceptional campaign that gives insurance applicants who hold an accident free record a discount of up to 15%

SAMA·Press Release2017-07-24

Announcement for the non-commitment of some insurance companies to provide statutory discounts to some of their customers

SAMA·Press Release2017-07-18

Taqdeer starts operating with four centers in Riyadh

SAMA·Press Release2017-07-03

SAMA’s announcement regarding permitting Wafa to accept subscribers in vehicle insurance

SAMA·Press Release2017-06-21

SAMA Governor congratulates His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz on his selection as Crown Prince

SAMA·Press Release2017-06-21

The Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority: Allowances, rewards and financial benefits that have been returned to state employees should not be affected retroactively

SAMA·Press Release2017-06-21

SAMA's participation in the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques scholarship program (your job and your scholarship)

SAMA·Press Release2017-06-14

Saudization of vehicle claims departments and customer care in insurance companies after the Eid Al-Fitr holiday

SAMA·Press Release2017-06-14

SAMA has decided to raise the reverse repo rate

SAMA·Press Release2017-05-30

SAMA HONORS THE BANKS WITH THE HIGHEST KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FOR ATM SERVICES

SAMA·Press Release2017-05-15

Speech by H.E. Governor of SAMA in the 9th Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering Seminar

SAMA·Press Release2017-05-04

SAMA GOVERNOR’S SPEECH AT THE OPENING CEREMONY OF THE QNB GROUP BRANCH IN RIYADH

SAMA·Press Release2017-05-03

The Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority obtains the ISO certificate for its quality management system in the field of Clients protection

SAMA·Press Release2017-04-30

SAMA’s Governor at the fourth Saudi Insurance Symposium

SAMA·Press Release2017-04-27

SAMA holds a meeting with the heads of the boards of directors of finance companies

SAMA·Press Release2017-04-26

SAMA ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING THE SUSPENSION OF SAUDI INDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY (WAFA)

SAMA·Press Release2017-04-26

SAMA ISSUES SAUDI INSURANCE MARKET REPORT FOR 2016

SAMA·Press Release2017-04-23

Allowing Namar for Insurance and Reinsurance to practice insurance and reinsurance brokerage

SAMA·Press Release2017-04-23

The Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA): Returning all allowances to state employees does not allow any prejudice to the scheduling that was made previously

SAMA·Press Release2017-04-23

SAMA's statement regarding the two months salaries for the actual participants in the front lines of the operations (Decisive Storm and Restoring Hope) ordered by King Salman

SAMA·Press Release2017-04-13

FUTURE OF BANKING EVENT LAUNCHES UNDER PATRONAGE OF SAMA GOVERNOR

SAMA·Press Release2017-04-12

Security Features of the Sixth Series of Saudi Arabian Currency

SAMA·Press Release2017-04-04

SAMA announces the lifting of the United Cooperative Insurance Company's suspension

SAMA·Press Release2017-04-02

SAMA Governor launches the campaign (Know - Your Right to Insurance)

SAMA·2017-03-30

SAMA issues the "rules for collecting and exchanging insurance information for vehicles

SAMA·2017-03-29

The mandatory Application of SAMA Instructions regarding the updated pricing controls for vehicle insurance

SAMA·Press Release2017-03-15

SAMA has decided to raise the reverse repo rate

SAMA·Press Release2017-03-09

 SAMA Allows the Arabian Shield Cooperative Insurance Company to Resume Issuing New Motor Insurance Policies

SAMA·Press Release2017-03-09

A statement by the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority regarding what was raised about the ten-riyal bill

SAMA·Press Release2017-03-02

SAMA Allows Mediterranean and Gulf Cooperative Insurance and Reinsurance Company (MEDGULF) to Resume Issuing New Motor Insurance Policies

SAMA·Press Release2017-03-01

SAMA’S Governor Speech on the inauguration ceremony of SIMAH Rating Agency

SAMA·Press Release2017-02-26

SAMA Obliges Insurance Companies Not to Refuse to Provide Compulsory Motor Insurance or Travel Insurance Because of the Applicant’s Age

SAMA·Press Release2017-02-21

Cooperation agreement between SAMA and the Saudi Authority for Accredited Residents to regulate the profession of assessing vehicle accident damage

SAMA·Press Release2017-02-14

SAMA Suspends Namar Insurance and Reinsurance Brokers Company from Engaging in all Insurance Activities

SAMA·Press Release2017-02-14

SAMA Governor Opens A Workshop on the Preparation for Mutual Evaluation in Collaboration with FATF and MENAFATF

SAMA·Press Release2017-02-14

SAMA Wins the “Initiative of the Year Award” in Risk and Compliance Management Category

SAMA·Press Release2017-02-08

SAMA Requires that Motor Insurance Claims and Customer Service Departments in Insurance Companies and Insurance Services Providers be Staffed by Saudi Citizens by 2/7/2017 (8/10/1438H)

SAMA·Press Release2017-02-01

SAMA Lifts ACIG Suspension from Issuing New Motor Insurance Policies

SAMA·Press Release2017-01-11

SAMA Allows Malath Cooperative Insurance and Reinsurance Company to Resume Issuing New Motor Insurance Policies

SAMA·Press Release2017-01-08

SAMA Suspends the Arabian Shield Cooperative Insurance Company from Issuing New Motor Insurance Policies

SAMA·Press Release2017-01-05

SAMA INCREASES LTV CAP FOR REAL ESTATE FINANCE EXTENDED BY BANKS TO CITIZENS’ FIRST HOME OWNERSHIP

SAMA·Press Release2017-01-02

Statement by the Governor of the Saudi Central Bank on the Occasion of the Second Anniversary of the Allegiance to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques

SAMA·Press Release2017-01-02

SAMA Decision on Malath’s Second Request to Increase Capital

SAMA·Press Release2017-01-01

Announcement from the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority

SAMA·2016-12-26

SAMA ISSUES NEW INSTRUCTIONS RELATING TO MOTOR INSURANCE PRICING

SAMA·Press Release2016-12-19

SAMA and CMA Warn Against Dealing with Suspicious Websites That Promote Investment Opportunities

SAMA·Press Release2016-12-14

SAMA has decided to raise the reverse repo rate

SAMA·Press Release2016-12-13

Speech by H.E. the Governor at the Ceremony for the Release of the sixth Issue of the National Currency

SAMA·Press Release2016-12-11

SAMA Announcement on Introduction of Sixth Issue of National Currency

SAMA·Press Release2016-12-06

SAMA SUSPENDS UNITED COOPERATIVE INSURANCE COMPANY FROM ISSUING OR RENEWING ANY COMPREHENSIVE OR MANDATORY MOTOR INSURANCE POLICY

SAMA·Press Release2016-12-06

Speech by H.E. SAMA’s Governor on the 23rd World Islamic Banking Conference

SAMA·Press Release2016-12-04

SAMA’S STATEMENT ON CHANGE OF ITS NAME FROM "AGENCY" TO "AUTHORITY"

SAMA·Press Release2016-12-02

SAMA confirms that its systems have not been hacked

SAMA·Press Release2016-12-01

SAMA Announcement on Procedures for Settlement of Compulsory Motor Insurance Claims for Individuals

SAMA·Press Release2016-11-29

SAMA DECIDES ON CAPITAL INCREASE REQUEST SUBMITTED BY MALATH INSURANCE & RE-INSURANCE COMPANY

SAMA·Press Release2016-11-28

SAMA SUSPENDS THREE INSURANCE COMPANIES FROM ISSUING NEW MOTOR INSURANCE POLICIES

SAMA·Press Release2016-11-28

SAMA announcement regarding the suspension of three insurance companies from issuing new vehicle insurance policies

SAMA·Press Release2016-11-21

Thomson Reuters Appointed as SAIBOR Administrator and Calculation Agent by the Banking Sector

SAMA·Press Release2016-11-14

SAMA GOVERNOR ON THE SECOND ANNIVERSARY OF THE PLEDGE OF ALLIANCE TO KING

SAMA·Press Release2016-11-08

SAMA Launches “Mada Atheer” Service to Enhance E-Payment and Reduce Cash Use

SAMA·Press Release2016-11-06

SAMA’s Vice Governor opens “Risk Engineering and Management Seminar”

SAMA·Press Release2016-10-27

A statement by the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority regarding measures to enhance the stability of local monetary conditions

SAMA·Press Release2016-10-25

SAMA AND CMA ORGANIZE THE FINANCIAL STABILITY SEMINAR

SAMA·Press Release2016-10-25

SAMA’S STATEMENT ON REAL ESTATE FINANCE RESCHEDULING

SAMA·Press Release2016-10-20

SAMA’s Governor Meets the Minster of Trade and Investment

SAMA·Press Release2016-10-02

SAMA’S STATEMENT ON CONSUMER LOAN RESCHEDULING

SAMA·Press Release2016-09-29

SAMA Withdraws its Approval to Gulf Union Cooperative Insurance Company’s Capital Increase Request

SAMA·Press Release2016-09-25

SAMA Announcement on the Actions Taken to Support Financial Stability

SAMA·Press Release2016-09-22

Speech by H.E. SAMA’s Governor on the Occasion of the 86th National Day for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

SAMA·Press Release2016-09-06

SAMA Lifts Ban on UCA from Issuing or Renewing Motor Insurance Policies

SAMA·Press Release2016-08-15

SAMA’s Statement on the One Month Pay to Front Line Personnel of Operation Decisive Storm and Operation Restoring Hope

SAMA·Press Release2016-08-12

SAMA Governor’s Statement on Maintaining the Current Riyal Exchange Rate Policy

SAMA·Press Release2016-07-14

SAMA Statement on the Speculations about the New Issue of Banknotes and Coins

SAMA·Press Release2016-06-24

SAMA Governor's comments regarding Brexit

SAMA·Press Release2016-06-20

SAMA Bans UCA from Issuing or Renewing Motor Insurance Policies

SAMA·Press Release2016-06-05

SAMA Governor Receives Disabled Children's Association

SAMA·Press Release2016-05-31

The first symposium on insurance at the Banking Institute in Riyadh

SAMA·Press Release2016-05-30

SAMA Issues the 2015 Saudi Insurance Market Report

SAMA·Press Release2016-05-19

SAMA ANNOUNCEMENT ON WEQAYA COMPANY

SAMA·Press Release2016-05-17

SAMA Decides on Capital Increase Request by Weqaya

SAMA·Press Release2016-05-09

Speech of H.E. Vice Governor of SAMA at the Eighth Forum on Compliance and Combating Money Laundering

SAMA·Press Release2016-05-04

Saudi Central Bank Holds Meeting with Chairs of Finance Company Boards

SAMA·Press Release2016-05-03

Governor of the Saudi Central Bank Patronizes Graduation of First Cohort of Retail Banking Qualification Programme

SAMA·Press Release2016-04-25

SAMA Hosts FSB RCG MENA’s Ninth Meeting

SAMA·Press Release2016-04-19

SAMA Launches “SADAD Account” Service for E-Payment

SAMA·Press Release2016-04-14

SAMA Announcement on Weqaya Company

SAMA·Press Release2016-03-27

Speech of H.E. Vice Governor of SAMA at the First Meeting of the IMAFT Chiefs of Staff

SAMA·Press Release2016-03-23

Speech of H.E. the Governor of SAMA at the 64th Meeting of the Committee of Governors

SAMA·Press Release2016-03-16

Speech of H.E. Vice Governor of SAMA at the First Islamic Banking and Finance Research Conference

SAMA·Press Release2016-03-15

SAMA Announces Raising LTV Ratio for Real Estate Finance Companies

SAMA·Press Release2016-03-14

Speech of H.E. the Governor of SAMA at the First Islamic Banking and Finance Research Conference

SAMA·Press Release2016-03-10

SAMA Governor Visits Al Bilad Bank’s Branch Dedicated for People with Special Needs

SAMA·Press Release2016-03-08

Expanding mada System’s Infrastructure to more than Seven-Fold, Increasing its speed and Service Range, and Reducing Associated Fraud Risk

SAMA·Press Release2016-02-28

SAMA Announcement on the Subsidized Mortgage product for Residential Real Estate Finance

SAMA·Press Release2016-01-28

SAMA Approves Sanad Cooperative Insurance Company’s Capital Increase Request

SAMA·Press Release2016-01-11

SAMA Governor Statement on USD/SAR Exchange Rate

SAMA·2016-01-07

SAMA Issues the Actuarial Work Regulation for Insurance and/or Reinsurance Companies

SAMA·Press Release2015-12-16

SAMA has decided to raise the reverse repo rate

SAMA·2015-12-03

SAMA Cancels License of Ali Zainy Ahmad Sayis for Money Exchange

SAMA·Press Release2015-10-25

Governor of the Saudi Central Bank and Minister of Education Inspect Selection Procedures in #YourJobAndScholarship in the Financial Sector

SAMA·Press Release2015-10-25

Decision of the Authority Regarding a Capital Increase Request Submitted by the National Insurance Company

SAMA·Press Release2015-09-30

Press release

SAMA·Press Release2015-09-23

Extension of Eid Al-Adha Holiday for 1436H for Banks, Financial Institutions, Finance Companies, Insurance and Reinsurance Companies, and Professional Insurance and Reinsurance Firms Operating in the Kingdom

SAMA·Press Release2015-09-23

Statement by the Governor of the Saudi Central Bank on the Occasion of the 85th National Day of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

SAMA·Press Release2015-09-17

Decision of the Authority Regarding the Capital Increase Request Submitted by Gulf Cooperation Insurance Company

SAMA·Press Release2015-09-02

The International Monetary Fund Recruitment Mission to the Middle East region Experienced Professionals and Economists

SAMA·Press Release2015-09-02

Decision of the Authority Regarding a Capital Increase Request Submitted by Saned Cooperative Insurance Company

SAMA·Press Release2015-08-31

Saudi Central Bank Officially Launches New Identity Project for Saudi Payments Network (Mada)

SAMA·Press Release2015-08-31

Decision of the Authority Regarding Capital Increase Requests Submitted by Metlife, American International Group, and Arab National Bank for Cooperative Insurance

SAMA·Press Release2015-08-19

Governor of the Saudi Central Bank Receives Minister of Justice

SAMA·Press Release2015-08-05

SAMA’s Governor Meets the Minister of Housing

SAMA·Press Release2015-08-02

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Accession to Observer Member in FATF

SAMA·Press Release2015-07-05

The first Financial Stability Report (FSR) 2015

SAMA·Press Release2015-06-15

Arrest of An International Gang Skimming Customer Card Data in The Kingdom and Put Tlss & Reproduction of Digital Cameras and Devices on ATMs

SAMA·Press Release2015-06-14

Statement of FATF's President, Mr. Roger Wilkins on the Conclusion of His Visit to Saudi Arabia during the period 1-4May 2015

SAMA·Press Release2015-06-04

Launch of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Branch in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

SAMA·Press Release2015-06-03

High-Level Delegation Visit from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)

SAMA·Press Release2015-06-01

Saudi Central Bank Issues Customer Protection Principles for Finance Companies

SAMA·Press Release2015-05-25

Saudi Central Bank Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Ministry of Education to Oversee Scholarship of 5,000 Male and Female Students in Financial Specializations

SAMA·Press Release2015-05-20

Governor of the Saudi Central Bank: Saudi Economy Capable of Confronting Oil Price Declines

SAMA·Press Release2015-05-18

Saudi Central Bank Signs Office Lease and Data Centre Establishment Agreement at King Abdullah Financial Centre

SAMA·Press Release2015-05-13

Statement from the Saudi Central Bank Regarding the Inviolability of Monthly Salaries Ordered for Payment by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, May God Preserve Him, to All Military and Security Sectors

SAMA·Press Release2015-04-28

SAMA's Governor Inaugurates the Third Saudi Insurance Symposium Tomorrow Organized by the "General Committee of Insurance Companies"

SAMA·2015-04-15

First Amendment to the Regulations for Issuance and Operation of Credit Cards and Monthly Debit Cards

SAMA·2015-04-15

First Update on Regulations for Issuance and Operations of Credit and Charge Cards

SAMA·Press Release2015-04-07

Press Release on the Issuance of the Kingdom's Insurance Market Report for 2014

SAMA·Press Release2015-04-01

Press Release on Moody's Announcement of Maintaining Saudi Arabia's Credit Rating at Aa3 with Stable Outlook

SAMA·Press Release2015-03-16

Decision of the Authority Regarding the Request of Wiqaya Takaful Insurance and Reinsurance Company for an Additional Period to Submit the Required Documents for the Authority's Approval of the Company's Capital Increase

SAMA·Press Release2015-03-05

Press Release on Launching the e-Service between SAMA and the Ministry of Justice

SAMA·Press Release2015-02-25

Approval of Surplus Distribution Policy for Insurance and Reinsurance Operations February 2015

SAMA·Press Release2015-02-24

Saudi Central Bank Announcement on Approval of Insurance and Reinsurance Operations Surplus Distribution Policy

SAMA·Press Release2015-02-18

Visit of Dr. Mark Carney, the Governor of the Bank of England to SAMA

SAMA·2015-02-10

Draft Principles for Consumer Protection in Finance Companies

SAMA·Press Release2015-02-08

Speech by His Excellency the Governor of SAMA to the Workshop on:"Economic Policies and Prominent Challenges Facing the Saudi Economy to Achieve Sustainable Development"

SAMA·Press Release2015-02-04

SAMA Statement about the Two-Month Salary Bonus Ordered by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques

SAMA·Press Release2015-02-02

Remarks by the Governor of the Saudi Central Bank at a Workshop: "Economic Policies and Key Challenges Facing the Saudi Economy in Achieving Sustainable Development"

SAMA·Press Release2015-02-02

Statement from the Saudi Central Bank Regarding the Inviolability of the Two-Month Salary Ordered by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques

SAMA·Press Release2015-01-24

Saudi Central Bank Announces Bank Holiday Tomorrow, Sunday, in Observance of the Death of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, May God Rest His Soul

SAMA·Press Release2015-01-08

Decision of the Authority Regarding a Capital Increase Request Submitted by Al-Enma Tokyo Marine Company

SAMA·Press Release2015-01-04

Request for Capital Increase Submitted by Wiqaya Takaful Insurance and Reinsurance Company

SAMA·Press Release2014-12-04

Remarks by His Excellency Dr. Fahad Al-Mubarak, Governor of the Saudi Central Bank, on the Occasion of the Tenth Anniversary of the Launch of SAMA

SAMA·Press Release2014-12-03

Press Release on the Occasion of a Decade Since the Establishment of the Saudi Credit Information Company "Sama"

SAMA·Press Release2014-11-27

Decision of the Authority Regarding the Capital Increase Request Submitted by Wiqaya Takaful Insurance and Reinsurance Company

SAMA·2014-11-13

SAMA Announces the Commencement of Compulsory and Full Implementation of Finance Laws and Regulations

SAMA·2014-11-08

Statement from the Saudi Central Bank on the Commencement of Full Mandatory Implementation of Financing Laws and Implementing Regulations

SAMA·Press Release2014-10-15

SAMA�s Decision regarding Salama Cooperative Insurance Company�s Capital Increase Request

SAMA·Press Release2014-09-25

Decision of the Authority Regarding a Capital Increase Request Submitted by Salamah Cooperative Insurance Company

SAMA·Press Release2014-09-22

SAMA Decides on the Arabia Insurance Cooperative Company�s Capital Increase Request

SAMA·Press Release2014-09-21

Decision of the Authority Regarding a Capital Increase Request Submitted by Arab Cooperative Insurance Company

SAMA·2014-09-17

Announcement of the Commencement of Consumer Finance Controls

SAMA·Press Release2014-09-08

SAMA�s Announcement on SANAD Cooperative Insurance and Reinsurance Company

SAMA·Press Release2014-09-04

Announcement from the Saudi Central Bank Regarding the Status of Sanad Cooperative Insurance and Reinsurance Company

SAMA·Press Release2014-08-27

Announcement from the Saudi Central Bank Regarding the Status of Al-Wiqaya Takaful Insurance and Reinsurance Company

SAMA·Press Release2014-08-26

Decision of the Authority Regarding the Capital Increase Request Submitted by Saudi Indian Cooperative Insurance Company (Wafa Insurance)

SAMA·Press Release2014-08-24

SAMA Approves Alrajhi Takaful's Capital Increase

SAMA·Press Release2014-08-20

Decision of the Authority Regarding the Capital Increase Request Submitted by Al-Rajhi Cooperative Insurance Company (Takaful Al-Rajhi)

SAMA·Press Release2014-08-05

Mr. Abdulaziz Bin Saleh Al-Furaih,Appointed as SAMA�s Vice-Governor

SAMA·Press Release2014-07-22

Issuance of Decision Appointing Professor Abdulaziz bin Saleh bin Othman Al-Furaih as Deputy Governor of the Saudi Central Bank

SAMA·Press Release2014-07-21

Decision of the Authority Regarding a Capital Increase Request Submitted by Buruj Cooperative Insurance Company

SAMA·Press Release2014-07-17

Decision of the Authority Regarding the Capital Increase Request Submitted by Global Cooperative Insurance Company

SAMA·Press Release2014-07-13

Issuance of Principles for Protection of Insurance Company Clients

SAMA·2014-07-07

Update to Consumer Finance Controls

SAMA·Press Release2014-06-29

Issuance of the Saudi Insurance Market Report for 2013

SAMA·Press Release2014-06-29

Announcement from the Saudi Central Bank Regarding Sanad Cooperative Insurance and Reinsurance Company

SAMA·2014-06-04

Statement from the Saudi Central Bank Regarding the Issuance of Draft Rules for the Practice of Microfinance Activity

SAMA·Press Release2014-06-03

Announcement by the Saudi Central Bank Regarding Wiqaya Takaful Insurance and Reinsurance Company

SAMA·2014-05-26

SAMA�s Press Release on the Issuance of Six Licenses for Conducting Finance Activities in the Kingdom

SAMA·2014-05-22

Press Release from Saudi Central Bank Regarding Issuance of Six Licenses for Financing Activities in the Kingdom

SAMA·Press Release2014-04-27

Speech of H.E. Dr. Fahad bin Abdullah Al-Mubarak Governor of the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency On the Occasion of the 9th Anniversary of Allegiance to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz

SAMA·Press Release2014-04-26

Remarks by His Excellency Dr. Fahad bin Abdullah Al-Khudairi, Governor of the Saudi Central Bank, on the Occasion of the Ninth Anniversary of the Blessed Allegiance to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz

SAMA·Press Release2014-04-24

SAMA Decides on Insurance Companies� Capital Increase Applications

SAMA·Press Release2014-03-17

Opening Speech of H.E. Governor Dr. Fahad Al-Mubarak On the Occasion of Issuance of the 49th Annual Report

SAMA·Press Release2014-03-16

Opening Remarks by His Excellency Governor Dr. Fahad bin Abdullah Al-Khudairi at the Press Conference on the Occasion of the Release of the Forty-Ninth Annual Report

SAMA·Press Release2014-03-11

Fitch Upgraded Saudi Arabia�s Sovereign Rating to (AA) with Stable Outlook

SAMA·Press Release2014-03-07

Saudi Arabia's Sovereign Credit Rating Upgraded from AA- to AA

SAMA·Press Release2014-03-04

Remarks by the Governor at the Opening of the Second Information Security Workshop in the Banking Sector

SAMA·Press Release2014-03-04

Opening Speech of His Excellency the Governor to the Second Workshop

SAMA·2014-03-03

SAMA Issues the Third Batch of Licenses

SAMA·2014-03-02

Issuance of Financing Activity Licenses

SAMA·2014-02-16

Draft Principles for Protection of Insurance Sector Company Clients

SAMA·Press Release2014-02-13

SAMA Participates in Al-Janadriyah Festival

SAMA·Press Release2014-02-12

Saudi Central Bank Participates in Janadriyah Festival 1435H

SAMA·2014-01-06

SAMA Issues Five Licenses for Conducting Real Estate Finance and Financial Leasing Activities in the Kingdom

SAMA·2014-01-01

Press Release from Saudi Central Bank on Issuance of Five Licenses for Financing Activities in the Kingdom

SAMA·Press Release2013-12-26

Submission of Annual Report to Saudi Central Bank by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques

SAMA·Press Release2013-12-26

SAMA Annual Report Submitted to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques

SAMA·2013-12-15

Licensing Riyad Bank to Practice Real Estate Finance and Financial Leasing Activities

SAMA·2013-12-15

Licensing of Banque Saudi Fransi to Conduct Real Estate Financing and Financial Leasing Activities

SAMA·2013-11-21

The Institute of Banking/Moody�s Analytics Symposium On Risk Management; Beyond Regulations

SAMA·Press Release2013-11-17

Remarks by the Governor of the Saudi Central Bank at the Opening of the Risk Management Seminar Beyond Regulatory Scope

SAMA·Press Release2013-09-19

Statement by the Governor of the Saudi Central Bank on the Occasion of the 83rd National Day

SAMA·Press Release2013-08-29

Press Release by SAMA

SAMA·Press Release2013-08-28

Press Release from the Saudi Central Bank

SAMA·Press Release2013-08-27

Suitability Model for Finance Company Founders

SAMA·Press Release2013-08-20

SAMA Consumer Protection

SAMA·Press Release2013-08-02

Requirements for Appointment to Leadership Positions and the Fit Model

SAMA·2013-08-01

Extension of Deadline for Submitting Applications for Financing Activities Licensing

SAMA·Press Release2013-07-25

Announcement from SAMA

SAMA·Press Release2013-07-23

Statement from the Saudi Central Bank

SAMA·Press Release2013-06-26

SAMA GOVERNOR: WEEKEND CHANGE REDUCES GAP IN DEALING WITH THE WORLD

SAMA·Press Release2013-06-24

Amending Weekly Leave Narrows the Gap in Dealing with the External World

SAMA·Press Release2013-06-18

Issuance of Principles for Protection of Bank Customers

SAMA·Press Release2013-05-30

S&P Global Raises Saudi Arabia's Sovereign Credit Outlook from Stable to Positive at AA- Rating

SAMA·Press Release2013-05-07

Statement by the Governor of the Saudi Central Bank on the Occasion of the Eighth Anniversary of the Blessed Allegiance of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz

SAMA·2013-04-27

Publishing License Applications and Guidelines for Finance Activities

SAMA·Press Release2013-03-31

Announcement of SAMA�s participation in Al-Janadriyah festival

SAMA·Press Release2013-03-30

Speech by Vice Governor The Fifth Annual Gathering on Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering

SAMA·Press Release2013-03-30

Announcement of the Institution's Participation in Janadriyah Festival 1434H

SAMA·Press Release2013-03-26

Statement by the Deputy Governor at the Fifth Annual Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering Forum

SAMA·Press Release2013-03-23

Press Release - Fitch Rating Agency Raises the Kingdom's Credit Rating

SAMA·Press Release2013-03-21

Press Release – Fitch Raises Saudi Arabia's Sovereign Rating Outlook from Stable to Positive

SAMA·Press Release2013-03-17

Press release Third Meeting of the Financial Stability Board

SAMA·Press Release2013-03-17

Press Release – Third Meeting of the Middle East and North Africa Regional Advisory Group of the Financial Stability Board

SAMA·Press Release2013-03-07

Speech of His Excellency the Governor at the Press Conference on the Occasion of Issuing the 48th Annual Report

SAMA·Press Release2013-03-03

The Second Saudi Insurance Conference

SAMA·Press Release2013-03-03

His Excellency the Governor's Statement at the Press Conference on the Occasion of the Issuance of the Forty-Eighth Annual Report

SAMA·Press Release2013-02-26

Remarks by the Governor of the Saudi Central Bank at the Second Saudi Insurance Conference

SAMA·2013-02-24

Issuance of The Implementing Regulations of The Finance Laws

SAMA·Press Release2013-02-19

Issuance of the 48th Annual Report of the Saudi Central Bank

SAMA·Press Release2013-02-19

Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency presenting the 48th Annual Report

SAMA·Press Release2013-01-15

A Statement by His Excellency the Governor of the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency

SAMA·Press Release2013-01-14

Statement by the Governor Regarding the Implementation of New "Basel Standards" to Protect Banks and the Saudi Banking System

SAMA·Press Release2012-12-29

Statement by His Excellency Governor of the Saudi Central Bank Dr. Fahad bin Abdullah Al-Khudairi on the Occasion of the Issuance of the Budget for 1434/1435H (2013/2014)

SAMA·Press Release2012-11-26

Job Vacancy Announcement

SAMA·Press Release2012-11-20

Investment Seminar on Best Practices for Risk Management in a Changing Regulatory Environment

SAMA·2012-11-19

Publishing Draft Implementing Regulations of the Finance Laws

SAMA·2012-11-19

Published Draft Implementing Regulations for Financing Laws

SAMA·Press Release2012-11-03

Gulf Monetary Council Announces Vacant Positions

SAMA·Press Release2012-11-03

The Gulf Monetary Council Announces Job Vacancies

SAMA·Press Release2012-10-10

Banking Hours During Eid Al-Adha Holiday for 1433H (2012)

SAMA·Press Release2012-10-10

Working Hours During Eid Al-Adha Holiday for the Year 1433H

SAMA·Press Release2012-10-04

The occasion of the National Day of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

SAMA·Press Release2012-09-23

Statement by His Excellency the Governor on the Occasion of the National Day of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

SAMA·Press Release2012-08-01

Suspension of "Saree" System During Eid Al-Fitr Holiday for 1433 H (2012)

SAMA·Press Release2012-08-01

"SARIE" None Business Days During Eid Al-Fitr Holiday 2012

SAMA·2012-07-27

Issuance of Prepaid Payment Services Rules in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

SAMA·2012-07-26

Press Release Issuance of Pre-payment Services Rules in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

SAMA·Press Release2012-07-23

SAMA Governor�s Statement On the Occasion of the Issuance of the Council of Ministers� Resolution Approving the Finance Laws

SAMA·Press Release2012-07-03

Statement by the Governor of the Saudi Central Bank on Financing Systems

SAMA·Press Release2012-06-02

Speech of H.E the Governor of SAMA, Marking the 7th Anniversary of Blessed Allegiance Pledge

SAMA·Press Release2012-05-15

Statement by the Governor of the Saudi Central Bank on the Occasion of the Seventh Anniversary of the Blessed Allegiance to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz

SAMA·Press Release2012-05-12

The Kingdom Maintains its High Credit Rating of " -AA"

SAMA·Press Release2012-05-09

Speech of H.E. the Governor of Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency

SAMA·Press Release2012-04-29

Press Release from His Excellency the Governor of the Saudi Central Bank – Chair of the Permanent Committee for Anti-Money Laundering

SAMA·Press Release2012-04-02

The Minister of Finance and the Governor of SAMA comment on the statement issued by the International Rating Agency (Fitch)

SAMA·Press Release2012-03-17

Saudi Central Bank's Banking Technology Department Obtains PCI DSS v2.0 Compliance Certification

SAMA·Press Release2012-02-04

Memorandum of Co-operation Between Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency And The Capital Market Authority

SAMA·Press Release2012-02-04

The Institution's Participation in the National Heritage and Culture Festival 1433H

SAMA·Press Release2012-01-29

Honour Ceremony for His Excellency the Minister of Economy and Planning, Dr. Mohammed bin Sulaiman Al-Jassir

SAMA·2012-01-04

Statement by the Governor on Opening the Field for Issuance of New Licenses to Conduct Money Exchange Operations

SAMA·Press Release2011-12-12

Speech by His Excellency the Governor to the Custodian of the Two Holy

SAMA·Press Release2011-11-30

H.E. Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Hamidy Vice Governor Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency(SAMA) on Risk Strategies for Basel-III Compliance and Beyond Extracting Business Value from Regulatory Change

SAMA·Press Release2011-11-19

H.E. Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Hamidy

SAMA·Press Release2011-11-01

Saudi Remittance System "Sareeh" Suspended

SAMA·Press Release2011-11-01

�SARIE� None Business Days

SAMA·Press Release2011-10-15

Statement by the Governor at the Saudi Credit Information Company (SIMAH)

SAMA·Press Release2011-08-10

The Governor speech at SIMAH

SAMA·Press Release2011-04-11

The Institution's Participation in the National Heritage and Culture Festival 1432H (2011)

SAMA·Press Release2011-03-14

Contest Announcement for the Logo of the Gulf Monetary Council (GMCO)

SAMA·Press Release2011-03-10

Announcement of the Gulf Monetary Council Logo Competition

SAMA·Press Release2011-03-01

Global Economic Outlook Report (January 2011)

SAMA·Press Release2011-03-01

World Economic Outlook (January 2011)

SAMA·Press Release2011-01-16

Central Bank Governor of the Year, Middle East Muhammad Al-Jasser, Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency

SAMA·Press Release2011-01-16

Aljarrah Named Best Central Bank Governor in the Middle East for 2011

SAMA·Press Release2010-12-11

Opening Speech of H. E. the chairman of the board of directors of the Gulf Monetary Council Dr. Muhammad Bin Sulaiman Al-jasser to the "Special Data Dissemination Standard and Monetary Statistics" Workshop.

SAMA·Press Release2010-11-02

Opening Speech by H.E. the Governor of Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency Dr. Muhammad Al-Jasser To the "Small and Medium Enterprises" Symposium Organized by the Institute of Banking,

SAMA·Press Release2010-10-31

Speech of H.E. Dr. MUHAMMAD BIN SULAIMAN AL-JASSER at Kuwait Financial Forum

SAMA·Press Release2010-09-29

Speech of His Excellency the Governor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques on the Occasion of Presenting the 46th Annual Report of SAMA

SAMA·Press Release2010-03-30

Clarification Announcement from the Saudi Central Bank Regarding the Status of Insurance Companies Previously Established and Operating in the Kingdom

SAMA·Press Release2010-03-14

The Institution's Participation in the National Heritage and Culture Festival 1431H (2010)

SAMA·Press Release2010-02-01

Global Economic Outlook Report (January 2010)

SAMA·Press Release2010-01-13

Statement from the Saudi Central Bank

SAMA·Press Release2009-10-18

Global Economic Outlook Report Projections for 2009 and 2010

SAMA·Press Release2009-09-02

Royal Order Appointing Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Humaidhi as Deputy Governor of the Saudi Central Bank

SAMA·Press Release2009-08-30

Statement by the Governor before the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques on the Occasion of Presenting the 45th Annual Report of the Saudi Central Bank

SAMA·Press Release2009-08-18

Explanatory Announcement on the Status of Foreign Insurance Companies Operating in the Kingdom (17/8/2009)

SAMA·Press Release2009-08-18

IMF Article IV Consultations (2009)

SAMA·Press Release2009-08-18

IMF Concludes 2009 Article IV Consultation with Saudi Arabia

SAMA·Press Release2009-08-17

Clarification Statement from the Saudi Central Bank on the Status of Insurance Companies Operating in the Kingdom (26/8/1430H – 17/8/2009)

SAMA·Press Release2009-06-16

Reverse Repo Rate

SAMA·Press Release2009-06-16

Reduction in Reverse Repurchase Agreement Yield Rates

SAMA·Press Release2009-04-27

The Sixth GCC-European Seminar on Combating Terrorist Financing

SAMA·Press Release2009-04-27

Sixth Gulf-European Symposium on Combating Terrorism Financing

SAMA·Press Release2009-04-27

Forecast of the World Economy Outlook in 2009 and 2010

SAMA·Press Release2009-04-26

Global Economic Outlook Report Projections for 2009 and 2010

SAMA·Press Release2009-04-14

Reverse Repo Rate

SAMA·Press Release2009-04-13

Reduction in Reverse Repurchase Agreement Yield Rates

SAMA·Press Release2009-04-08

Weekly Money Supply

SAMA·Press Release2009-04-04

London G-20 Summit Communiqué

SAMA·Press Release2009-04-01

14th Meeting of the Council of the IFSB and 7th Meeting of its General Assembly

SAMA·Press Release2009-03-29

Islamic Financial Services Board

SAMA·Press Release2009-03-24

Honoring Ceremony for His Excellency Professor Hamad Al-Siyari

SAMA·Press Release2009-03-21

Statement of Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors of the Group of Twenty

SAMA·Press Release2009-03-16

A speech by Mr. Ortiz in the occasion of honoring H.E the former governor Mr. Al-Sayari

SAMA·Press Release2009-03-15

IMF Calls for Urgent Action as Third Wave of Global Crisis Hits Poorest Countries

SAMA·Press Release2009-03-15

Statement by the Chairman of the Board of the Bank for International Settlements on the Occasion of Honouring the Former Governor of the Institution, Mr. Hamad Al-Sayari

SAMA·Press Release2009-03-14

International Monetary Fund Calls for Urgent Action on Third Wave of Financial Crisis Hitting Poorest Nations

SAMA·Press Release2009-03-14

The outcomes of the meeting of G20 finance ministers and central bank governors

SAMA·Press Release2009-02-14

Appointment of Dr. AL-Jasser governor of SAMA

SAMA·Press Release2009-02-14

Appointment of Dr. Al-Jasser as Governor of the Saudi Central Bank

SAMA·Press Release2009-01-28

Latest IMF World Economic Outlook Update

SAMA·Press Release2009-01-28

Summary of Latest Global Economic Outlook Forecasts

SAMA·2007-10-24

Rules Governing the Reproduction of Currencies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

SAMA·2007-10-23

Controls on Currency Counterfeiting in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

SAMA·Press Release2007-02-25

Publication of Economic Developments for Fourth ََQuarter of 2006

SAMA·Press Release2007-02-24

Economic Developments Report for the Fourth Quarter of 2006

SAMA·Press Release2007-02-10

Speech by His Excellency the Governor of SAMA On the Occasion of the Graduation of the 7th and 8th Batches Of the Financial Planning Program and The 2nd and 3rd Batches of the Wealth Management Program Wednesday 27-12-1427 H Corresponding to 17-1-2007

SAMA·Press Release2006-12-02

Publication of Economic Developments for Third ََQuarter of 2006

SAMA·Press Release2006-11-28

Payment Systems Conference in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and GCC States: Present and Future

SAMA·Press Release2006-11-28

Press Release on a Banking Project

SAMA·Press Release2006-08-16

Economic Developments, Second Quarter of 2006

SAMA·Press Release2006-08-14

Economic Developments Brief for the Second Quarter of 2006

SAMA·Press Release2006-08-01

The Financial System Stability Assessment on Saudi Arabia

SAMA·Press Release2006-07-26

Conference: Payment Systems in Saudi Arabia and GCC Countries Riyadh, 14th & 15th November 2006

SAMA·Press Release2006-06-20

Civil Liability Insurance Policy for Third Parties (Vehicles)

SAMA·Press Release2006-06-20

Adoption of Unified Liability Insurance Document for Third Parties (Vehicles) Across the Kingdom and Mandatory Compliance by All Insurance Companies with the Attached Template as Minimum Standard When Issuing Third-Party Liability Insurance Policies for Vehicles

SAMA·Press Release2006-05-21

Economic Developments Report for the First Quarter of 2006

SAMA·Press Release2006-05-21

Publication of Economic Developments for first quarter of 2006

SAMA·Press Release2006-04-15

Status Report on the "SARIE" EFT System in Saudi Arabia - Payment Systems Worlwide Magazine (Winter 2006)

SAMA·Press Release2006-04-01

Principles for Regulating the Operations of Foreign Insurance Company Branches in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

SAMA·Press Release2006-03-15

Requirements for Appointment to Leadership Positions in Banks Operating in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

SAMA·Press Release2006-03-14

Qualification Requirements for Appointment to Senior Positions in Banks Operating in Saudi Arabia

SAMA·2006-03-14

Regulations for Consumer Credit

SAMA·Press Release2006-03-06

Economic Developments Brief for the Fourth Quarter of 2005

SAMA·2006-02-25

Regulation of branches of foreign Insurance Companies

SAMA·2006-02-24

Draft Standards for Licensing Branches of Foreign Insurance Companies – English

SAMA·Press Release2005-11-30

Economic Developments in the Third Quarter of 2005

SAMA·Press Release2005-11-12

The Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency (SAMA) in collaboration with domestic banks will organize an annual conference on Information Security for the banking sector on

SAMA·Press Release2005-11-12

Annual Information Security Conference for the Banking Sector November 2005

SAMA·Circular2005-09-26

Circular on Working Hours During Ramadan 1446 H and Eid Al-Fitr Holiday

SAMA·Press Release2005-09-06

Economic Developments Brief for the Second Quarter of 2005

SAMA·Press Release2005-09-06

Publication of Economic Developments for ٍSecond ََQuarter of 2005

SAMA·Press Release2004-12-06

Important Announcement from the Saudi Central Bank to Citizens, Residents, and Operating Insurance Companies

SAMA·Press Release2004-07-31

Saudi Arabia's Experience in Repurchase Agreements (Repo)

SAMA·Press Release2004-06-19

Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said yesterday it affirmed its �A/A-1� foreign currency and �A+/A-1� local currency sovereign credit ratings on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

SAMA·2004-06-02

Insurance Regulations and Oversight Forum in Jeddah Next Tuesday

SAMA·Press Release2004-05-18

Opening Remarks by Jimaaz Abdullah Al-Suhaimi, Deputy Governor of the Saudi Central Bank, at the Annual Investment Funds Awards Ceremony for 2003

SAMA·Press Release2004-05-18

Opening Remarks of the Deputy Governor of the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency Jammaz Abdullah Al-Suhaimi at the Mutual Funds Awards Ceremony 2003

SAMA·2004-04-22

Implementing Regulation for the Cooperative Insurance Companies Supervision Law issued by Royal Decree M/32, dated 2/6/1424H (15 July 2003)

SAMA·Press Release2004-03-15

A Case Study on Globalization and the Role of Institution-Building in Saudi Arabia's Financial Sector

SAMA·Press Release2004-03-15

A Case Study On Globalization and the Role of Institution Building in the Financial Sector in Saudi Arabia

SAMA·Press Release2004-01-05

Payment and Settlement Systems In Saudi Arabia "Some Aspects of the Saudi Experience" In Payment System In Arab Countries -Seminar Abu Dhabi-9-10 Dec.2003.

SAMA·Press Release2004-01-05

Working Paper on: The Payments and Financial Settlement System in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Perspectives on the Saudi Experience). In the Seminar "Payment and Settlement Systems – Regional Cooperation Prospects" 9–10 December 2003, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

SAMA·Press Release2003-11-03

RESULTS OF SAUDI BANK�S PARTICIPATION IN THE TRIENNIAL CENTRALBANK SURVEY FOR FOREIGN EXCHANGE AND DERIVATIVES MARKET ACTIVITY IN 2004 TURNOVER COMPONENT UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE BIS

SAMA·Circular2003-10-26

Circular on Working Hours During Ramadan 1446 AH and Eid Al-Fitr Holiday

SAMA·Press Release2003-10-22

Research Saudi Arabia (Kingdom of) Analyst: Ala 'a AI-Yousuf; D.Phil. , London (44) 20-7847-7104; David T Beers, London (44) 20-7847-7101

SAMA·Press Release2003-10-14

SAGIA ANNUAL RETREAT, THE PROGRESS OF PRIVATISATION "Session Three: The implications of the new capital market law on the future of investment opportunities"14th & 15th October 2003, Rome By Jammaz Al Suhaimi, Deputy Governor, SAMA

SAMA·Press Release2003-10-11

Amended 100-Riyal put in circulation

SAMA·Press Release2003-10-11

Press Release from the Saudi Central Bank

SAMA·Press Release2003-10-08

An official spokesman at Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency (SAMA) has stated that an amended banknote of the denomination of One Hundred Saudi Riyals will be put into circulation on Saturday 15/8/1424 H. corresponding to 11/10/2003 G.

SAMA·Press Release2003-10-08

Press Release from the Saudi Central Bank

SAMA·Press Release2003-10-06

Investment and Trade Opportunities in Saudi Arabia Development Strategies and Regulatory Environment to Stimulate Growth and Diversification of the Economic Base Session Points by Hamad Al-Sayari Governor, Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency

SAMA·Press Release2003-10-06

Development Strategies and Regulatory Climate to Stimulate Economic Growth and Diversification: "Trade and Investment Opportunities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia"

SAMA·Press Release2003-10-04

Monetary and Banking Developments in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Saudi Economy Forum held on the sidelines of the upcoming annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank) Dubai – United Arab Emirates – September 2003 (Hamad bin Saud Al-Siyari, Governor of the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority)

SAMA·Press Release2003-09-21

Remarks by Jammaz Al-Suhaimi, Deputy Governor of the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency At the IMF-WB Program of Seminars for the Session on New Basel Accord "Adopting a Global Standard? Developing Countries and the New Basel Accord"

SAMA·Press Release2003-09-20

Remarks by the Deputy Governor of the Saudi Central Bank, Mr. Jamaz Al-Suhaimi, at the International Monetary Fund–World Bank Event held in Dubai on "Adopting a Global Standard? Developing Countries and the New Basel Accord"

SAMA·Press Release2003-05-27

Working Paper on Financial Sector Development for Improved Economic Growth

SAMA·Press Release2003-05-01

Exchange Rate Arrangement in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

SAMA·Press Release2003-05-01

Saudi Arabia�s Exchange Rate Arrangement

SAMA·—

Consumer Finance Regulations

SAMA·Press Release—

Economic Developments Third Quarter of 2005

SAMA·Press Release—

Remarks by His Excellency Hamad Al-Siyari at His Honour Ceremony

SAMA·Press Release—

Pilot Article

SAMA·Press Release—

�MONETARY AND BANKING DEVELOPMENTS IN THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA� (A paper for the Symposium on the Saudi Economy to be held during the Annual Meetings of the IMF and World Bank in Dubai, the U.A.E. in September 2003). By H.E. Hamad Bin Saud Al-Sayar

SAMA·Press Release—

Remarks by His Excellency the Governor of the Saudi Central Bank, Dr. Mohammed bin Sulaiman Al-Khudairi, at the Honour Ceremony for His Excellency Hamad Al-Siyari

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Saudi Central Bank Announces Registration Opening for SAMA Professionals Programme (SPP) for Recent Graduates, Featuring 5 Foundational Tracks

SAMA Licenses “Tatbiq Darahem Company for Technology Almaliya” to Provide Open Banking Services

SAMA Licenses “Madark Solutions for Financing” Company to Engage in BNPL Activity

SAMA Holds Meeting with CEOs of Open Banking Companies

SAMA Licenses “Lite Advanced Financial” Company to Provide Payment Services

SAMA Launches New Website

SAMA Revokes License of “Marta Financial Company”

SAMA Licenses “Tak Mal for financing” Company to Engage in Consumer Microfinance Activity

SAMA Licenses “Dufaa Company For financing” to Provide Consumer Finance

SAMA Licenses “Modern Integrated Solutions Financing” Company to Engage in BNPL Activity”

SAMA: E-Payments Account for 85% of Total Retail Payments in 2025

SAMA Holds First Digital Transformation Committee Meeting with Financial Institutions in Banking Sector

SAMA Licenses “Atyoun Litqniyat AlMalumat WalIttisalat AlMubtakirah” Company to Provide Payment Services

SAMA Commences Licensing of Fintech Companies 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

SAMA Issues the Updated Oversight Framework of the Payment Systems and Their Operators

SAMA Licenses “Aij Company for Financing”

SAMA Licenses “Wukad Solutions for Aggregation Services” Company to Provide Finance Aggregation Services

SAMA Announces Opening of Applications for “Saudi Economists” Track Under SPP

SAMA Seeks Public Consultation on Draft Rules Regulating Cash Center Management and Operation

SAMA Licenses “alhulul almuntilaqa” Company to Provide Consumer Microfinance Solutions

SAMA Introduces Electronic Check Clearing System (ECCS) Service on its Website

SAMA Issues Fees Guide for Financial Institutions’ Services

SAMA Updates Implementing Regulation of Finance Companies Control Law

SAMA Decision on Repo and Reverse Repo Rates

SAMA Licenses “Madd Balas” Company to Provide Debt-Based Crowdfunding Solutions

SAMA Hosts BIS Innovation Summit

SAMA Hosts the FSB Plenary Meeting and EMDEs Forum

SAMA Revokes the License of “Fas Finance Company”

SAMA Seeks Public Consultation on the Draft Update to the “Oversight Framework for Payment Systems and Their Operators”

SAMA Licenses “Darb Pay for Information Technology” to Provide Payment Services

SAMA Licenses “Tabby finance” Company to Engage in BNPL Activity

SAMA’s Decision on Repo and Reverse Repo Rates

With 40 Participants, SAMA Receives a Delegation from the Hong Kong Academy of Finance

SAMA Receives International Accreditation for Procurement Operations

SAMA Announces the Licensing of a new Digital Bank

SAMA Approves the Use of “Visitor ID” for Opening Bank Accounts

SAMA Licenses “Global Exchange AS Currency Service Limited” to Conduct Foreign Currency Trading in Saudi Arabia

SAMA’s Decision on Repo and Reverse Repo Rates

SAMA Licenses “Muhlah Zamaniyah” Company to Engage in Consumer Microfinance Activity

SAMA Licenses “Hot Spot” Company to Provide Finance Aggregation Services

SAMA Permits 2 Fintech Innovators to Join its Regulatory Sandbox

SAMA Licenses “Muqaranah” for Finance Aggregation Services

SAMA Announces the Launch of Google Pay Service in Saudi Arabia

SAMA Grants Vision Bank Non-objection to Commence its Banking Operations in Saudi Arabia

SAMA Governor Meets with Governor of Central Bank of Syria to Enhance Cooperation

SAMA and Ant International Sign Agreement to Enable Acceptance of Alipay+ Payments in Saudi Arabia by 2026

Under the Patronage of SAMA Governor, Cooperation Agreement Signed Between FFM and Al-Rajhi Bank

SAMA Grants Saudi Real Estate Refinance Company No-Objection Clearance to Launch Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities Domestically

SAMA Licenses “Al-an Alkhaligia” Company to Engage in Consumer Microfinance Activity

SAMA Licenses “Awn Alraidah” Company to Engage in Consumer Microfinance Activity

SAMA Announces the Launch of the New E-commerce Payments Interface

With the attendance of SAMA Governor.. Cooperation Agreement Signed Between FFM and Alinma Bank

SAMA’s Updated Rules for Issuance and Operation of Credit Cards to Enhance Disclosure and Transparency

SAMA Licenses “Madafuou Alarabia” Company to Engage in BNPL Activity

Under the Patronage of SAMA Governor, Cooperation Agreement Signed Between FFM and SNB

Saudi Central Bank Announces Start of Registration for SAMA Professional Program for Fresh Graduates

Under the Patronage of the Governor of SAMA.. The Autism Center of Excellence Celebrates the Completion of its Operational Phases

Under the Patronage of SAMA Governor, Cooperation Agreement Signed Between FFM and Riyad Bank

SAMA Licenses “Nayla Finance” Company to Engage Microfinance Activity

SAMA Licenses “Tamawal” for Finance Aggregation Services

SAMA Seeks Public Consultation on the Draft “Update to the Implementing Regulations of the Finance Companies Control Law”

SAMA: E-Payments Account for 79% of Total Retail Payments in 2024

SAMA Licenses ALANNAYA AL-YATMANIA Company to Provide Finance Aggregation Services

SAMA Celebrates 68 Graduates of Second Batch of CAFP Program

SAMA Licenses “Tamara Finance” Company to Provide Consumer Finance and BNPL Services

SAMA Issues Close-out Netting and Related Collateral Arrangements Regulations

Custodian of Two Holy Mosques Approves Saudi Riyal Symbol

SAMA Licenses “ATAMAD” Company to Provide Consumer Microfinance Solutions

To Enhance Digital Payments: SAMA Enables JCB Cards Acceptance in the Kingdom

SAMA Permits 4 FinTech Startups to Operate Under Regulatory Sandbox

FSB RCG MENA Group Held its Meeting in Sharm Elsheikh

SAMA: “STC Bank” Launches its Banking Operations in the Kingdom

SAMA Licenses “Nama United Financing” Company to Provide Finance Activity

SAMA and Google Sign Agreement to Bring Google Pay to KSA during 2025

With 23 Services: SAMA Launches Trial Phase of its E-Services Portal “eSAMA”

SAMA Licenses “SEULAH ALAWLA” Company to Provide Consumer Microfinance Solutions

SAMA Obtains ISO Certifications for “Occupational Health and Safety Management System” and “Environment Management System”

SAMA Licenses “Tal Finance” Company to Provide Debt-Based Crowdfunding Solutions

SAMA Licenses “HIBERBAY INK AL-SAOUDIA For IT Systems” to Provide Payment Solutions

SAMA Launches Government Banking Services Platform "NQD"