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Saudi Arabia’s digital payments sector drives Vision 2030 goals

Saudi Arabia | Digital Economy

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In this Market Profile video, we explore how Saudi Arabia's rapidly evolving financial technology (fintech) sector, anchored by Vision 2030, is accelerating the Kingdom's digital transformation. A new Impact Report by Oxford Business Group, produced in partnership with HyperPay, spotlights how the rise of digital payments is boosting business efficiency, expanding financial inclusion, and reshaping commerce across the Kingdom and the wider GCC. The report traces the foundations of the nation's fintech success, from its robust regulatory framework and national push towards a cashless economy, to the remarkable growth of B2B leaders like HyperPay. Furthermore, it explores how technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain are shaping the future of payments and presenting opportunities for sustainable growth and innovation.

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