Saudi Central Bank (Sama)
Too early for global exit strategy - Saudi chief
Muhammad Al-Jasser, governor of Saudi Arabia’s central bank, cautions against a rushed withdrawal from expansionary measures
SAMA – Annual Report 2009
Report reveals balance sheet contraction in first three months of this year
Gulf officials call for UAE, Oman to rejoin monetary union
Members of the four states still involved in plans for single currency in the Gulf ask UAE and Oman to come back
Basel-based CPSS broadens membership
Central banks of Australia, Brazil, China, India, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and South Korea to join the Committee on Payment and Settlement Systems (CPSS)
Saudi deputy replaces governor of 25 years
Muhammad Al-Jasser, the vice-governor at the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency, will take charge of the central bank after 13 years in his current role.
Saudi, UAE cut by 50 basis points
The Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency (SAMA) and the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) both cut their benchmark rates by half a point on Monday on signs that growth in the two economies, both of which rely heavily on oil exports, will slow in…
Saudi cuts rates, boosts liquidity
The Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency made a fresh bid to boost the health of its ailing banking industry on Sunday.
Al-Sayari on Saudi banking industry
In this speech, Hamad Saud Al-Sayari, the governor of Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency, says the central bank is currently directing the kingdom's banks towards the adoption of Basel II standard by 1st January 2008.
SAMA's annual report for 2005
Saudi Arabia's economy grew at 6.5% in real terms and inflation nudged up but was still less than 1% in 2005, the country's central bank notes in its annual report.
Management of reserve assets
SAMA employs tranching as a means of managing diversification of assets to improve the return on its reserve portfolio.
SAMA warns of attempts to forge Saudi riyal notes
SAUDI ARABIA - The Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency (SAMA) has cautioned the public against attempts by some gangs to forge Saudi currency notes. It said the central bank, with the help of law enforcement agencies, has taken added security measures to…
Organisational structure and staff
This article outlines the structure of the agency’s staff and the importance of human resource development to the central bank
Development of the Saudi banking system
SAMA has been actively involved in regulation and supervision, and has taken the lead in the development of the payments system in Saudi Arabia.
The conduct of monetary policy
This article presents the objectives, instruments and recent developments in SAMA’s operating framework of monetary policy.
SAMA’s role in the Saudi economy
Since its inception in 1952, SAMA has overseen momentous changes in the Saudi economy as well as taking an active role in the development of the banking sector and capital markets.
Interview: Hamad Saud Al-Sayari
In a wide-ranging interview Hamad Saud Al-Sayari, governor of SAMA since 1983, discusses the evolution of the agency, its role in developing financial markets and the challenges it faces.
Oman cenbank plans Electronic Fund Transfer system
Oman's central bank proposes to introduce Electronic Funds Transfer system to facilitate faster and accurate domestic inter-bank payments.
SAMA introduces sliding brokerage fees
The Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency has introduced a new sliding scale of brokerage fees taking effect from 1 January 2001.
Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority
The Saudi Arabian GDP expanded by 8.8% in nominal terms in 1999, amid strong oil prices since April last year, the central bank said in its annual report.