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2026-08-27Enhancement of Operational Resilience to Address Quantum Computing Risks
2026-07-31Updating the General Rules for Organizing and Sponsoring Events
2026-07-14Utilization of the Services of the General Authority for Awqaf to Verify the Beneficial Owner Data
2026-07-01Update the Account Opening Rules by Adding Bank Account Opening Requirements for Non-Residents Covered by the Provisions of the Law of Real Estate Ownership by Non-Saudis
2026-05-31Utilization of the Beneficial Owner Information Inquiry Service for Private Associations and Foundations
2026-05-21Limitation of the Right of Recourse against Real Estate Finance Entities in Real Estate Portfolios Sold to the Saudi Real Estate Refinance Company, and Exemption of such Portfolios from the Requirement to Obtain SAMA's No-Objection
2026-05-21Circular Re. Technical Sorting Instructions for the Sixth Edition of Saudi Banknotes
2026-05-18SAMA's Notification Prior to Conducting Investment Rounds
2026-05-17Emphasis on the Obligations of Finance Entities to Verify Cases of Economic Total Loss of Motor Vehicles Financially Leased to Individuals
2026-05-13Emphasis on Compliance with the Regulation on the Responsibilities and Duties of the Safety, Prevention, and Fire Protection Officer
2026-04-23Exemption of Amounts of Cheques Allocated to Martyrs’ Families from Seizure under Judicial Orders
2026-03-09Technical Integration with "Wathq" Service for Verifying the Identity of the Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO)
2026-03-08Circular on the Update of the Oversight Framework for Payment Systems and Their Operators
2026-03-08List of Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs) 2026
2026-02-25Amendment of Rule No. (200-1-1) of the Account Opening Rules
2026-02-04Emphasis on the Readiness of the Premises and the Full Operational Capacity of Money Changers During the Ramadan and Hajj Seasons for the Year 1447H
2025-12-31Circular on Guidance for Assessing Business Risks Related to Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing, and Proliferation Financing
2025-12-29Circular on Compliance with the Key Principles of Governance in Financial Institutions Subject to SAMA's Supervision
2025-12-28Decision on the Cancellation of SAMA's Licensing Requirement for Finance Debt Collection Activities
2025-12-25Circular Re. the Launch of the Electronic Cheque Clearing System (ECCS)
2025-12-24Circular Regarding the Increase of the Maximum Limit in Paragraph (1) of Article (Twenty-Second) of the Rules for Regulating Buy-Now-Pay-Later (BNPL) Companies
2025-12-23Mechanism for Assigning Debt Collection Operations of Banks and Finance Companies to Finance Debt Collection Entities Licensed by SAMA
2025-12-22Implementing Regulation of the Finance Companies Control Law
2025-12-22Not Requesting Promissory Notes from Individual Consumers when Offering Credit Card Financing Products
2025-12-22Circular on the Guide to Financial Institutions Services Fees and Amendment of Regulatory Articles Related to Administrative Fees
2025-12-22Circular on the Amendment of the Licensing Rules for Finance Support Activities
2025-12-07Rules for the Implementation of Targeted Financial Sanctions
2025-11-23Circular on General Rules for Organizing and Sponsoring Events
2025-10-30Update of the Standardised Interest Rate Shock Scenarios
2025-10-30Circular Re. Update of the Standardised Interest Rate Shock Scenarios
2025-10-15Sharing Residential Real Estate Finance Data with the Saudi Credit Bureau (SIMAH)
2025-10-05Providing Postal Service Providers with the National Address
2025-09-25Update the Account Opening Rules by Adding the Visitor ID
2025-09-24Procedures for Depositing and Transferring Salaries and Subsidies
2025-09-24Circular Re. Trade Repository Reporting and Risk Mitigation Requirements for Over-the-Counter (OTC) Derivatives Contracts
2025-09-17Official Holidays and Working Hours for Financial Institutions and the Saudi Rapid Financial Transfer System "RTGS"
2025-09-04Circular on Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the Rules for Issuance and Operation of Credit Cards
2025-09-03Cash Management Services Fees Provided by SAMA's Branches
2025-08-24The Technical Amendments to the Basel III Reforms
2025-08-10Amendment of Certain Requirements of the Account Opening Rules to Align with the New Commercial Register Law
2025-07-22Introduction of New Rule for Bank Accounts of Non-Resident Intermediary Offices for Visa Issuance
2025-07-01Launch of the First Phase of the Complaint Management System
2025-06-19Rules of Issuance and Operation of Credit Cards
2025-06-04Emphasis on Exercising Due Diligence when Verifying Customer Income Prior to Granting Finance
2025-04-28Implementation of the Commercial Register Law and Trade Names
2025-04-14Circular Re. Counter-Fraud Fundamental Requirements
2025-04-09Implementation of the Provisions of the Commercial Register Law and the Law of Tradenames
2025-03-27SAMA Notification Prior to Periodic Financial Statements Announcement on the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul) Website
2025-03-25Assignment of Debt Collection Operations for Banks and Finance Companies to Debt Collection Entities that have Obtained SAMA's Initial Approval
2025-03-20List of Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs) 2025
2025-03-09Allowing the Saudi Real Estate Refinance Company to Purchase Residential Mortgage Portfolios from Real Estate Financiers after a Minimum of One Month from the Date of Granting the Financing Related to those Assets
2025-03-06Circular on the Updated Debt Collection Regulations and Procedures for Individual Customers
2025-02-25Working Hours for Replenishing and Maintenance of ATMs and Money Transfers During the Holy Month of Ramadan for the Year 1446H
2025-02-24Working Hours During the Holy Month of Ramadan and Holidays of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha for the Year 1446H
2025-02-24Working Hours of the Saudi Rapid Money Transfer System during the Holy Month of Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha Holidays for the Year 1446 H
2025-02-17Emphasis on the Readiness of the Premises and the Full Operational Capacity of Money Changers During the Ramadan and Hajj Seasons for the Year 1446H
2025-02-17Circular Re. the Close-out Netting and related Collateral Arrangements Regulation
2025-02-05The Saudi Founding Day Holiday for 1446 H
2025-02-02Providing SAMA with Audited Annual Financial Statements, the Quarterly Financial Statements, and the Prudential Data
2025-01-09Updated List for Amounts Excluded from Seizure under Judicial Orders
2024-12-31Amendment of the Two Rules Related to Private Associations and Foundations
2024-12-30Assignment of Debt Collection Operations for Banks and Finance Companies to Debt Collection Entities Licensed by SAMA
2024-12-29Allowing the Distribution of Public Investment Fund Units through Electronic Channels of Electronic Money Institutions
2024-11-30Update of Rule No. 300-1-5-1 to the Account Opening Rules
2024-11-30SAMA Encouragement for Technical Integration with the General Organization for Social Insurance
2024-11-25SAMA Trade Repository Operator Rules and Regulations
2024-11-24The Primary User of the Electronic Services Portal (E-SAMA Portal)
2024-11-09Update of Rule No. (300-1-3-6) of the Account Opening Rules
2024-11-03List of Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs) 2024
2024-10-29Rules for Electronic Wallets
2024-10-29Using Instant Chat Applications to Communicate with Customers
2024-10-28Requirement to Provide Insurance Coverage for Board Members Against Failures and Professional Errors
2024-10-22Amendment of Rule No. (300-1-3-8) of the Account Opening Rules
2024-10-21Confirmation of the Application of the Law on Surveillance Cameras, Its Implementing Regulations, and Security Installation Requirements
2024-10-17Approval of the Amendment to the Rules for Engaging in Debt-Based Crowdfunding
2024-10-01Compliance Principles for Finance Companies and Real Estate Refinance Companies
2024-10-01Circular Re. Internal Audit Principles for Finance Companies and Real Estate Refinance Companies
2024-10-01Circular Re. Compliance Principles for Finance Companies and Real Estate Refinance Companies
2024-10-01Internal Audit Principles for Finance Companies and Real Estate Refinance Companies
2024-09-18Suspension of the Money Changing Business License for Hisham Khalid Suleiman Kalkatawi Money Changing Institution
2024-09-09Exemption of Bank Accounts for Enforcement Courts Established to Collect Enforcement Amounts from Inoperative Account Classification Stages
2024-09-09Financing Amount to the Value of the First Home of Customers Whose Properties Are Covered Within the Scope of Expropriation
2024-09-09Presenting and Promoting Products with a Trademark Different from the Original Identity and Trade Name of the Financial Institution
2024-09-04Assignment of Debt Collection Operations for Banks and Finance Companies to Debt Collection Entities Licensed by SAMA
2024-09-04Electronic Integration with (Elm) Company to Benefit from the Digital Document Service
2024-08-23ATM Instructions
2024-07-30Confirmation that the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center is the Sole Entity Authorized to Receive and Distribute Relief, Humanitarian, and Charitable Donations Abroad
2024-07-29Urge Connectivity with Takamul Platform
2024-07-24Safeguarding Safeguarded Funds
2024-07-24Rules for Dealing with E-Commerce Payment Service and Support Providers
2024-07-10Supporting the Programs of the Martyrs, Wounded, Prisoners of War and Missing Persons Fund
2024-07-03Urging the Acceptance of Payment of Gulf Employees' Insurance Contributions through Electronic Means, and Providing the Required Information and Data
2024-07-02Assignment of Debt Collection Operations for Banks and Finance Companies to Debt Collection Entities Licensed by SAMA
2024-06-27Amendment of the Finance Companies Control Law
2024-06-25Reduced Processing Time for Local ATM Claims
2024-06-24Urging Technical Connectivity with Musanid Platform
2024-06-23Shari’ah Governance Related Disclosure Requirements for the Banks Conducting Shari’ah Compliant Banking
2024-05-22Provision of Small Denominations and Coins
2024-05-21Amendment of Rule (500-1-2) of the Account Opening Rules
2024-05-19Encouraging the Presence and Provision of Banking Services in the Central Areas of the Two Holy Mosques
2024-05-07Update of the Key Principles of Governance in Financial Institutions
2024-04-22Introduction of a New Paragraph within the Rule No. (300-1-5-3) of the Account Opening Rules
2024-04-15Quarterly Reporting to SAMA on Risks, Financial Statements, Auditor's Report, and Prudential Data; Publication of the Board of Directors' Report and Financial Statements on the Company's Website
2024-02-20Extending the Working Hours of Branches Operating in the Cities of Makkah and Madinah
2024-02-18Working Hours of Feeding and Maintaining ATMs and Transferring Funds during the Holy Month of Ramadan for the year 1445 H
2024-02-06Saudi Central Bank Circular Re. Principles on Trade Repositories
2024-02-06SAMA Principles on Trade Repositories
2024-02-04Remuneration for Members of Boards of Directors and Committees
2024-01-06Enabling the Provision of Various Types of Electronic Payments for Charities and Non-Profit Organizations
2023-12-17Circular Re. Rules for Regulating Buy-Now-Pay-Later (BNPL) Companies
2023-12-16Raising Customer Awareness of the "Tamweel" Portal Approved by the General Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises (Monsha'at)
2023-12-08King Faisal Foundation Exempted from MHRSD Approval for Bank Accounts and International Transfers
2023-11-28SAMA New Banking Products and Services Regulation
2023-11-14Risk Management Framework for Shari’ah Compliant Banking
2023-11-13Emphasis on Compliance with the Specified Deadline for Identifying Debt Collection Operations Assigned by Banks and Finance Companies to SAMA-Licensed Debt Collection Entities
2023-11-09Raising Awareness About the Crime of Foreign Bribery
2023-11-09Enhance Electronic Payment
2023-11-08Emphasis on Compliance with Regulations for Advertising Products and Services Offered by Financial Institutions
2023-10-31Circular Re. Rules Governing Calculation of Annual Percentage Rate (APR)
2023-10-24No Authentication Required by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or Relevant Embassies for Foreign Documents Bearing an Apostille Certificate
2023-10-24SAMA Schedule for Submitting Quarterly and Annual Financial Reports
2023-10-14Additional Requirements on Capital Adequacy for Shari’ah Compliant Banking
2023-10-07Dealing with the Licensed Real Estate Brokers in Accordance with the Relevant Laws and Regulations
2023-09-21Use the Local Tech Product Guide when Ordering Those Products
2023-09-18Urging the Study of Opening Additional Branches for Foreign Currency Buying, Selling, and Trading
2023-09-18Compliance with the Updated Personal Data Protection System and its Implementing Regulations
2023-09-12Emphasis on the Obligation to Replace Damaged Saudi Banknotes
2023-08-07Completion of Technical Approvals for Launching the Service Enabling Individual Customers to Access Their Bank Account Details
2023-08-02Financing Product for Private Dental Healthcare Facilities
2023-07-10Emphasis on Implementing the Civil Defense Law and Saudi Building Code Requirements for Fire Protection Procedures
2023-07-09Assignment of Debt Collection Operations for Banks and Finance Companies from Clients Outside the Kingdom
2023-07-04Implementing Regulations of the Payments and Payment Services Law
2023-06-24Banks Remuneration Rules
2023-06-04Acceptance of Conciliation Documents Including Proof of Custody Issued by the Reconciliation Center
2023-05-21Circular Re. Instructions for Practicing Digital Mediation Activity
2023-05-18Amendment of Rule 300-1-4 of the Account Opening Rules
2023-05-18Approval of Off-Plan Sales Licenses Issued by the ECZA
2023-05-14In-kind Real Estate Registration
2023-05-01Non-Requirement for Company Customers to Provide the Official Stamp on Memorandums of Association and Amendments Submitted for Account Opening or Banking Transactions
2023-04-18SAMA’s Non-Objection Not Needed for Membership Agreements With "Fintechs" Supervised by SAMA or CMA
2023-04-16Implementation of the account verification service through the IPS (SARIE) and RTGS system
2023-04-06Approval of "Apostille" Authentication for Foreign Public Documents
2023-03-29Amendment of Rule 5 of the Account Opening Rules
2023-03-28Loans to Deposits Ratio Guidelines
2023-03-23Emphasis on the Prohibition of Initiating Any Remote Relationship Without Using Biometric Authentication
2023-03-21Rules for Establishing a Customer Care Department in Banks
2023-03-21Circular Re. The Regulations for Establishing Customer Care Departments in Banks
2023-03-06Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha Holidays for 1444H
2023-03-05Circular Regarding Rules for Advertising Products and Services Provided by Financial Institutions
2023-03-05Rules for Advertising Products and Services Provided by Financial Institutions
2023-02-26List of Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs) 2023
2023-02-19Amendment of Rules (300-1-3) and (300-1-3-3) of Account Opening Rules
2023-02-08Model Retail Consumer Finance Contract
2023-01-31Data Cybersecurity Controls (DCC-1:2022)
2023-01-30Assigning debt collection operations of banks, financial institutions, and finance companies to debt collection entities licensed by the Central Bank
2023-01-12Amendment to Article 8 of the Implementing Regulation of the Finance Companies Control Law
2022-12-28Guidance Note on the Scope of Application of SAMA’s Basel Framework
2022-12-18Compliance with Customer Personal Data Protection Instructions
2022-12-04Controls for the Distribution of Public Investment Funds
2022-11-30Lessors are responsible for the correctness of the data provided when requesting the issuance of extracts of the executory deed of the registered financial lease contract
2022-11-27Biometric Authentication for Remote Customer Relationship Initiation/Establishment
2022-11-10Not combining two jobs in more than one exchange center, and emphasizing the requirements of Saudization of jobs
2022-10-31Ensuring Continuous Fulfilment of the Professional Certification Requirement
2022-10-27Preparing a quarterly risk report, providing it to the Central Bank, as well as the annual and quarterly audited financial statements and prudential statements, and publishing the reports, quarterly financial statements and annual audited financial statements on the company's website
2022-10-27Providing SAMA with the Semi-Annual Report on Risks, Prudential Data, and Publishing Quarterly Reports and Audited Annual Financial Statements on the Company's Website
2022-10-20Creation and Regulation of the Statutory Reserve for Money Changers
2022-10-12Facilitation and Acceleration of the Bank Account Opening Process for Foreign Companies
2022-10-11Counter-Fraud Framework
2022-10-02Ensure that finance companies update their credit granting policies and procedures
2022-09-29Conducting Periodic Independent Testing and Reporting Observations of Violations of the Provisions of the Rules
2022-09-26Provision of Point of Sale (POS) Services to Customers by Money Changers
2022-09-25Emphasis on Finance Entities to Adhere to SAMA's Collection Regulations and Procedures for Individual Customers when Outsourcing Debt Collection Tasks to External Service Providers
2022-09-11Profit Sharing Investment Accounts Rules
2022-09-11Circular Re. Profit Sharing Investment Accounts Rules
2022-09-01Updating Financial Institution KPIs
2022-08-31Emphasis on Applying the Method for Calculating Government Subsidies Provided by the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing or the Real Estate Development Fund
2022-08-23Updating Supervisory Data Forms for Exchange Centers and Submitting Them Through the RMS System
2022-08-11Provision of Finance Awareness Programs for SMEs
2022-07-19POS Payment Service of GCC Net
2022-06-28Rules for Receiving Money Transfers for Transfer or Currency Exchange Purposes
2022-06-19Data Quality Improvement Project in the E-commerce Sector in the Kingdom
2022-06-16Related Parties Rules for Banks
2022-06-16Circular Re. Related Parties Rules for Banks
2022-06-13The Unified Pricing Model for Point-of-Sale and E-Commerce Services
2022-06-02Emphasis on Prompt Communication with SMS Service Providers
2022-05-24Branch Network Regulations
2022-05-24Regulation on Branch Network
2022-05-15Mechanism for Reporting Judicial Decisions Issued Against Certain Financial Institutions
2022-05-10Challenges of the Payroll Management System on the Mudad Platform
2022-04-26Circular on Rules Governing Real Estate Refinance Companies
2022-04-25Bank Investment Rules
2022-04-25Saudi Central Bank Banks Investment Rules
2022-04-05Circular Re. The Instructions for Creditors on Dealing with Promissory Notes
2022-04-04Emphasis on the Commitment of the Real Estate Financier
2022-03-30Accepting the Digital Family Register on Absher Platform and Tawakkalna Application
2022-03-29Amendment of Rule 300.1.5.3 of the Account Opening Rules
2022-03-24The Procedures for Enforcing Judicial Decisions Issued Against Customers of Payment Service Companies
2022-03-24Deleting Article (4) of the Implementing Regulation of the Real Estate Finance Law, and amending Article (16) of the Implementing Regulation of the Finance Companies Control Law
2022-03-22Transfer of Murabaha mortgage debt