The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has initiated the trial phase of its e-services portal, “eSAMA,” aiming to digitise interactions for individuals, government entities, and businesses. This move aligns with SAMA’s digital transformation strategy to automate services through a unified and secure platform.
In its initial phase, eSAMA offers 23 digital services, including applications for the Regulatory Sandbox, access to Open Banking services, and submission of no-objection requests for senior leadership appointments. SAMA plans to expand the portal’s offerings in subsequent phases.
The eSAMA portal aims to provide a digital alternative to traditional transaction methods, enhancing the user experience through faster processing, easier access and advanced data protection measures.
This initiative is part of SAMA’s broader efforts to support the Kingdom’s economic growth and safeguard financial and monetary stability.
SAMA has been actively promoting digital initiatives, including the launch of the Open Banking Lab to foster innovation in financial services.
