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Money20/20 Middle East fintech conference in Riyadh

Overview

The Money20/20 Middle East 2026 conference in Riyadh focused on the rapid transformation of financial services and the growth of the fintech sector in Saudi Arabia.

Leading up to the event, digital solutions provider Elm announced its role as a strategic sponsor, intending to showcase platforms for data management, compliance, and fraud prevention, such as ‘Dhamen’ and ‘Yaqeen’.

Following the conclusion of the conference, reports highlighted significant developments in digital banking and strategic partnerships. STC Bank signed six bilateral agreements to expand digital service integration, while the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) reaffirmed its commitment to balancing innovation with monetary stability through regulatory sandboxes. The event also saw international interest in the Kingdom’s market, evidenced by new investment announcements and collaborations in Sharia-compliant debt crowdfunding.

Entities

Saudi Central Bank · Money20/20 Middle East · Lendo · Riyadh · STC Bank

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Money20/20 Middle East conference highlights fintech growth in Riyadh

    The Money20/20 Middle East conference in Riyadh showcased fintech growth, with STC Bank signing six new agreements and the Saudi Central Bank highlighting innovation in digital payment systems.

  2. [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    Elm joins Money20/20 Middle East 2026 as strategic sponsor

    Digital solutions provider Elm is a strategic sponsor for the Money20/20 Middle East 2026 conference in Riyadh, showcasing various fintech and digital trust platforms.

Sources

1asir.com · alsaudi.news · b2b-sy.com · makkahnews.sa · maroc24.com · okazalyoum.com · shafaq-e.sa · shahdnow.sa