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The Uber files lit up the darkness of big tech, and showed why we need whistleblowers

People must feel able to speak out – and our laws must protect them, says former Facebook employee Frances Haugen

The Guardian - UK

Saudi Banking Sector Stimulates FinTech, Entrepreneurship

The Saudi Central Bank inaugurated the HORIZON Center at al-Bilad Bank to create a coherent environment that ensures support for digital entrepreneurial projects. Last May, the Saudi Cabinet adopted the financial technology strategy so that the Kingdom would be among the leading countries in the field of FinTech, with Riyadh…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Is the World’s Largest Incubator of Islamic Financial Assets

Saudi Arabia is the largest incubator of Islamic finance in the world in terms of assets, ranking first with a total of nearly SAR3 trillion ($800 billion) that represents 28% of the total global assets, confirmed Ziad al-Yousef, Deputy Governor for Development and Technology at the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA).…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Saudi Economist Appointed Visiting Scholar at Stanford University

The prestigious Stanford University has recently announced appointing a Saudi economist and investment expert as a visiting scholar. Stanford Center for Sustainable Development and Global Competitiveness (SDGC) and Stanford Long Term Investing (SLTI) said they are pleased to welcome Dr. Khalid Alsweilem, PhD, as a Visiting Scholar to Stanford. His…

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Falklands war: Ben Wallace makes free flights offer to veterans after Standard alerts him to six-fold fares hike

The Defence Secretary stepped in after this newspaper learned of a six-fold rise in the price of a concessionary ticket on an RAF transport flight

Evening Standard

Facebook sued in Kenya over work conditions for moderators

Attorneys for a man who once worked as a content moderator for Facebook have filed a lawsuit accusing the company of exploitative and unsafe working conditions

The Independent UK

SAMA Updates Regulations of Temporary Precautionary Procedures to Protect Bank Clients from Financial Fraud

The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) announced on Tuesday it was updating the regulations of the temporary precautionary procedures to protect bank clients from financial fraud, reported the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). Banks were informed of these procedures on April 7, upon assessments and follow ups that had been made in…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Saudi Arabia Adopts Urgent Measures to Combat Financial Fraud

The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) announced on Friday the implementation of urgent temporary precautionary measures to combat financial fraud. According to a circular issued by SAMA, banks operating in Saudi Arabia must adhere to a number of measures, including setting limits on daily electronic transfers and holding international transfers for…

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Saudi Arabia Issues Draft Resolution on Implementing Payment Service

The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) announced opening a public consultation on the draft implementing regulation of payments and payment services law. In the interest of transparency and broader participation, SAMA invites stakeholders and the public to provide suggestions and observations on the draft by visiting the Public Consultation Platform (Istitlaa)…

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Saudi Arabia Expands Licensing of Foreign Currencies Trade

The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) announced on Wednesday the licensing of the Al Tabdeel Co.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Residential Land Financing in Saudi Arabia Increases by 60%

Saudi Arabia's Monetary Authority (SAMA) has recently published data showing an increase of 60 percent in contracts for land financing in January 2022 compared with December 2021. The hike coincides with ongoing developments in residential real estate regulation and legislation. Residential real estate contracts for individuals increased by 2 percent…

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Saudi Central Bank Licenses New Payment Financial Tech Company

The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) licensed a new payment financial technology company, "Moyasar Financial Company" to provide E-commerce payment services. With Moyasar, the total number of payment companies licensed by SAMA reaches 16 companies, in addition to nine companies that were granted an "in-principle approval." Moyasar provides e-payment solutions that…

Asharq Al-Awsat

E-Transactions Top 57% of Total Payments in Saudi Arabia in 2021

Electronic payments in the Saudi retail sector exceeded 57% of total transactions conducted in 2021, surpassing the 55% target set out by the Financial Sector Development Program (FSDP), the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) said in a statement. SAMA Governor Fahad al-Mubarak said the central bank is working on promoting e-infrastructure,…

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