Gulf International Bank - Saudi Arabia Sponsors Money20/20 Middle East
Gulf International Bank – Saudi Arabia (GIB Saudi Arabia) today announced that it will participate as a Platinum Sponsor of Money20/20 Middle East taking place from 14 to 16 September 2026 at the Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Center, ‘Malham’. The event is organised by Tahaluf in partnership with Fintech Saudi and supported by the Financial Sector Development Program, Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), Capital Market Authority (CMA) and the Insurance Authority.
GIB Saudi Arabia’s participation coincides with the celebration of GIB Group’s 50th Anniversary, marking a journey distinguished by achievement and expansion. Over the past five decades, the Bank has expanded its presence across the regional and international financial sectors delivering innovative banking solutions and services.
Commenting, Khaled Abbas, Chief Executive Officer of GIB Saudi Arabia, said, “Our Platinum Sponsorship of Money20/20 Middle East reflects both the strength of our heritage and our commitment to helping shape the future of financial services. Building on our successful participation last year, we look forward to engaging with industry leaders, innovators and policymakers on the technologies and partnerships transforming the sector. Artificial intelligence, digital finance and cross-border solutions are creating important new opportunities to strengthen financial resilience, accelerate innovation and support sustainable economic growth across the Kingdom and the wider region, and we are proud to be at the forefront of this transformation.”
The conference this year will address several key themes including ‘The Future Financial Architecture’, covering the future of the financial system, regulation, financial infrastructure and public-private collaboration; ‘Trust by Design’, focusing on cybersecurity, data protection, operational resilience and building confidence in financial systems; and ‘Autonomous Finance’, examining artificial intelligence and its role in reshaping banking and financial services.
As a sponsor of Money20/20 Middle East, GIB Saudi Arabia is actively contributing to efforts to connect bold ideas with international market leaders to shape what is next for money, finance and technology across the Kingdom’s financial sector and beyond. The event is expected to feature more than 350 speakers from various sectors and attract over 38,000 visitors. It will also bring together more than 350 regional and international brands, 150 start-ups and over 600 investors.
Khaled Abbas, Chief Executive Officer of GIB Saudi Arabia
