Saudi Central Bank (Sama)

• Economics

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.

• 01 Nov 2002

• FMI

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.

• 05 Dec 2000

• Regulation

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.

• 23 Nov 2000

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.

• 21 Nov 2000