13 startups from Saudi Arabia’s Garage 8th Cohort Demo Day catching investor attention
Riyadh — On September 30, The Garage (الكــراج), Saudi Arabia’s flagship startup hub, unveiled its 8th cohort at a packed demo day. Eighteen early-stage...
Saudi Arabia eases banking rules, permits Visitor ID for account opening
Saudi Arabia’s central bank (SAMA) has approved the use of “Visitor ID” to open bank accounts, enabling tourists and business travelers access to digital payments under Vision 2030 reforms.
Saudi Arabia Switches on Google Pay, Sets Alipay+ Launch for 2026
Riyadh, September 15, 2025: Saudi Arabia has just made a big leap toward a cashless future. During the Money20/20 Middle East event in Riyadh,...
Why everyone in fintech is talking about Money20/20 2025
Fintech has become one of the fastest-moving industries in the Middle East. Saudi Arabia, under its Vision 2030 agenda, is at the center of...
NeoBanks: Who’s winning the digital Banking race in MENA?
On a weekday morning in Riyadh, traffic still clogs King Fahd Road, but what’s changing is invisible: millions of transactions are now flowing through...