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New $213 Million Venture Capital Fund Launches in Saudi Arabia

The 24 Fintech conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Photo by Turki al-Ogaili)
The 24 Fintech conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Photo by Turki al-Ogaili)
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New $213 Million Venture Capital Fund Launches in Saudi Arabia

The 24 Fintech conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Photo by Turki al-Ogaili)
The 24 Fintech conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Photo by Turki al-Ogaili)

The full scale of Saudi Arabia’s potential as a global hub for financial technology came to the fore on day two of the first-ever 24 Fintech in Riyadh with the announcement of a SAR800 million (US$213 million) venture capital fund to build and launch fintech companies and innovative financial solutions in the Kingdom.
24 Fintech is an annual summit and exhibition hosted by the Financial Sector Development Program, Saudi Central Bank, the Capital Market Authority, and Insurance Authority, and co-organized by Fintech Saudi and Tahaluf.
It is set to become the flagship event for the Kingdom, cementing its status as a global fintech hub and shaping the future of the financial ecosystem.
At a panel discussion on the growth plan for Saudi Arabia’s fintech sector, Faisal Sharif, General Director of the Financial Sector Development Program, noted that Saudi Arabia is a major regional economy.
He outlined the Kingdom’s efforts to improve its financial system and boost both local and international investment in the sector.
Sharif revealed that key initiatives are in place to reach 525 tech companies by 2030. He noted that digital transactions, which previously accounted for 18%, surged to 70% last year, attributing this success to regulatory advancements.
Yazeed Al-Nafjan, deputy governor for Financial Innovation at the Saudi Central Bank, also known as SAMA, highlighted that the significant push toward fintech modernization in Saudi Arabia has been driven by strategic investments in financial infrastructure over the past decade.
These investments have enabled the Kingdom to adopt a more progressive stance on emerging financial technologies to enhance sector efficiency and modernization.
“We have invested in building a financial infrastructure that allows us to be more progressive and proactive,” said Al-Nafjan.
The official also revealed that more digital banks are expected to launch soon.
His comments emphasized the importance of partnering with innovators to harness the opportunities presented by fintech technologies, which are crucial in improving sectoral efficiency.

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Saudi EXIM Bank Signs MoU with Credit Oman to Boost Bilateral Exports

The MoU was signed on the sidelines of the TXF Global 2025 conference held in Copenhagen from June 10 to 12 - SPA
The MoU was signed on the sidelines of the TXF Global 2025 conference held in Copenhagen from June 10 to 12 - SPA
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Saudi EXIM Bank Signs MoU with Credit Oman to Boost Bilateral Exports

The MoU was signed on the sidelines of the TXF Global 2025 conference held in Copenhagen from June 10 to 12 - SPA
The MoU was signed on the sidelines of the TXF Global 2025 conference held in Copenhagen from June 10 to 12 - SPA

CEO of Saudi EXIM Bank, Eng. Saad bin Abdulaziz AlKhalb and CEO of Credit Oman, Khalil bin Ahmed Al Harthy signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to promote cooperation in supporting joint projects, facilitating exports, and exchanging expertise, thereby contributing to the empowerment of non-oil exports and strengthening economic and trade ties between the two countries.

This came on the sidelines of the TXF Global 2025 conference held in Copenhagen from June 10 to 12.

EXIM participated as a sponsor of the conference to enhance the bank’s role in global trade and establish strategic partnerships to support the growth and competitiveness of Saudi non-oil exports in international markets, according to SPA.

Engineer Al-Khalb also participated in a panel session during the conference alongside a distinguished group of leaders, decision-makers, and export credit experts to discuss ways to foster international trade cooperation. He affirmed that Saudi EXIM Bank is a reliable partner in the global trade ecosystem, noting that the bank’s establishment is part of the Kingdom’s broader economic transformation.

He pointed out that the bank has provided credit facilities amounting to USD 22 billion since its inception and emphasized that the bank’s A+ credit rating from Fitch Ratings will significantly impact its operations and those of its clients and partners both locally and globally. He added that the bank’s strategy is focused on building strategic pathways for local exporters.