About – Fintech Saudi

We Develop

Supporting the development of the infrastructure required by the fintech industry

We Build Capabilities

Building the skills and knowledge required for the growth of the fintech activity

We Support

Supporting fintech entrepreneurs at every stage of their development

Fintech Saudi was launched by the Saudi Central Bank in partnership with the Capital Market Authority in April 2018 to act as a catalyst for the development of the financial services technology (fintech) industry in Saudi Arabia. Our ambition is to transform Saudi Arabia into an innovative fintech hub with a thriving and responsible fintech ecosystem.

We seek to achieve this by supporting the development of the infrastructure required for the growth of the fintech industry, building capabilities and talent required by fintech companies and supporting fintech entrepreneurs at every stage of their development.

We Develop

We Build Capabilities

We Support

We seek to achieve this by supporting the development of the infrastructure required for the growth of the fintech industry, building capabilities and talent required by fintech companies and supporting fintech entrepreneurs at every stage of their development.

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LECTURE: Project Aber, A Joint Digital Currency Proof of Concept Project

WORKSHOP: Regulatory Testing Environment by Saudi Central Bank and CMA

PANEL: The Future of Payments in Saudi Arabia

OPENING ADDRESS: From the Saudi Central Bank and Capital Market Authority

LECTURE: Establishing a World Leading Fintech in Saudi Arabia

PANEL: Banking in 2050

WORKSHOP: How to Develop a Great Customer Experience

WORKSHOP: Market Update from Fintech Hubs Across MENA

LECTURE: Cloud Computing in Fintech

WORKSHOP: Legal Considerations for Fintech Companies

PANEL: Experiences from 3 Leading Female Fintech Founders in the GCC

LECTURE: Blockchain and Financial Services

PANEL: What We Look For When Investing in a Fintech Company?

LECTURE: Digital Economics - Delivering Value@Scale

PANEL: How to Implement a Fintech Business Successfully

PANEL: Perspectives in Islamic Fintech

Fintech and Digital Banking in the Middle East in a Post Pandemic World

LECTURE: The Future of Money and the Emergence of Digital Assets

LECTURE: Big Data and AI impacting Fintech

LECTURE: Cybersecurity in the Financial Industry

WORKSHOP: How Fintechs Can Develop a Talent Strategy and How Individuals Can Market Themselves to Fintechs

LECTURE: Fintech and AI

LECTURE: Fintech In Financial Markets

WORKSHOP: Fintech Accelerator Taster - The Art of Pitching

We Develop

We Build Capabilities

We Support

We seek to achieve this by supporting the development of the infrastructure required for the growth of the fintech industry, building capabilities and talent required by fintech companies and supporting fintech entrepreneurs at every stage of their development.

A GUIDE TO USING THE SAUDI FINTECH LOGO

Click Here to Download Fintech Saudi Logo and Guideline

Navigate

Contact

Follow Us

Join Fintech Saudi newsletter

LECTURE: Project Aber, A Joint Digital Currency Proof of Concept Project

9th Dec 7 - 8 PM

Saudi Deep Dives

English

Project Aber is a leading wholesale Central Bank Digital Currency Proof of Concept project between the Saudi Central Bank and Central Bank the UAE. Hear from the project lead about what are Central Bank Digital Currencies, what is Project Aber and what are the key learnings and lessons learnt.

WORKSHOP: Regulatory Testing Environment by Saudi Central Bank and CMA

1st Dec 7 - 8 PM

Saudi Deep Dives

Arabic

PANEL: The Future of Payments in Saudi Arabia

30th Nov 7 - 8 PM

Saudi Deep Dives

Arabic

The payment sector is continually evolving and at the forefront of fintech developments in the Kingdom. Hear from STC Pay, Saudi Payments, Saudi Central Bank and ANB on the key factors driving the future of payments in Saudi Arabia.

OPENING ADDRESS: From the Saudi Central Bank and Capital Market Authority

29th Nov 4 - 5 PM

Saudi Deep Dives

Arabic

Fintech Saudi's Fintech Tour is the largest cluster of fintech events to take place in the Middle East. In this welcome address, Saudi Central Bank and Capital Markets Authority will provide an overview of their vision for fintech in Saudi Arabia.

LECTURE: Establishing a World Leading Fintech in Saudi Arabia

10th Dec 7 - 8 PM

Saudi Deep Dives

English

Greensill is a leading Fintech Unicorn having provided more than $150bn in finance to 8m+ customers and suppliers in over 175 countries. Hear how Softbank's Vision Fund invested into Greensill and helped them to establish themselves in Saudi Arabia.

PANEL: Banking in 2050

3rd Dec 7 - 8 PM

Fintech Trends

English

WORKSHOP: How to Develop a Great Customer Experience

2nd Dec 4 - 5 PM

Entrepreneurship

ِEnglish and Arabic

WORKSHOP: Market Update from Fintech Hubs Across MENA

7th Dec 7 - 8 PM

Entrepreneurship

English

Hear from four of the leading fintech hubs in MENA; Abu Dhabi Global Markets (UAE), Bahrain Fintech Bay (Bahrain), Fintech Egypt (Egypt) and Fintech Saudi (Saudi) on what has been happening in their markets over the last year and the key activities that they have been working on.

LECTURE: Cloud Computing in Fintech

9th Dec 4 - 5 PM

Fintech Trends

English

WORKSHOP: Legal Considerations for Fintech Companies

7th Dec 4 - 5 PM

Entrepreneurship

ِEnglish and Arabic

For any entreprenuer starting a fintech company in Saudi Arabia or expanding their fintech company into Saudi Arabia, it is important to understand the legal landscape and what is required. Hear from Riada Law Firm on the key legal considerations that fintech companies should think about.

PANEL: Experiences from 3 Leading Female Fintech Founders in the GCC

6th Dec 7 - 8 PM

Entrepreneurship

Arabic

What does it take to develop a successful fintech business? Hear from three leading female fintech founders in the GCC on their experiences and the advice that they would give to the next generation of entrepreneurs.

LECTURE: Blockchain and Financial Services

3rd Dec 4 - 5 PM

Fintech Trends

Arabic

PANEL: What We Look For When Investing in a Fintech Company?

2nd Dec 7 - 8 PM

Entrepreneurship

Arabic

Fintech companies may seek to raise funds to support different stages of their development. Hear from Raed Ventures, Riyadh Angel Investors and Impact46, three leading investors on how they invest in companies and what are the key characteristics they look for when investing in a fintech company.

LECTURE: Digital Economics - Delivering Value@Scale

1st Dec 12 - 1 PM

Fintech Trend

English

Digital economics looks at the impact of technology on changing economic activity. Hear from Steve Monaghan, a frequent presenter, author and lecturer and General Partner for FinMirai on the key trends impacting digital economics and how companies can deliver value at scale.

PANEL: How to Implement a Fintech Business Successfully

30th Nov 4 - 5 PM

Entrepreneurship

Arabic

The most successful fintech businesses are developed based on collaboration and adapting innovation to meet the needs of customers. In a panel discussion hosted by BIAC, hear from Tamweel, Qoyod, Raqamyah Platform and Impact46 on what it takes to implement a fintech business successfully.