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Riyadh, November 21, 2025, SPA — The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), in cooperation with the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), concluded yesterday the Innovation Summit in Riyadh, which was held with the participation of SAMA Governor Ayman Al-Sayari and BIS General Manager Pablo Hernández de Cos, alongside several central bank governors and experts from the region and around the world. The two-day summit brought together experts and policymakers to discuss the opportunities and challenges posed by technological innovation in the financial sector, as well as the role of central banks from the Middle East and Africa in facilitating

Jeddah, November 18, 2025, SPA — The Global Entrepreneurship Week kicked off yesterday at the Jeddah Chamber, attracting a large turnout of entrepreneurs, investors, and experts, alongside the participation of organizations supporting innovation and youth empowerment. The first day’s sessions focused on innovative financing for entrepreneurs and underscored how innovation drives projects that improve the quality of life. Participants learned about the Small and Medium Enterprise Bank’s (SME Bank) financing solutions through consultation sessions covering legal, financial, marketing, and administrative aspects. The exhibitio

The new board members bring a powerful mix of institutional market expertise, fintech innovation, and regulated brokerage leadership The post Governance meets ambition: CFI group adds industry titans to its board appeared first on Gulf Business.

The president and CEO Thales International says the challenge is developing a workforce that is not just technically competent, but also strategically minded, capable of driving innovation across sectors The post Thales’ Pascale Sourisse on how national human capital is fuelling UAE’s growth appeared first on Gulf Business.