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financial institutions connected All 21 active · Live data from registry
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Ecosystem Engagement

Track participation across the UAE Open Finance ecosystem, from sandbox testing to production deployment.

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Total Ecosystem

79 Organizations
In both 18
Production only 3
Sandbox only 58

Engagement Pipeline

Registered 79
Testing in Sandbox 76
Live in Production 21

96% testing, 27% live

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Regulatory UAE

Saudi Central Bank Begins Licensing Open Banking Fintechs

The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has announced the launch of licensing for fintech companies to offer open banking services, following the successful completion of the regulatory sandbox phase under its supervision. This move reflects SAMA’s ongoing efforts to support the financial sector, improve t...

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Regulatory UAE

Saudi Central Bank Grants First Open Banking License to Lean Technologies

The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has granted its first Major Payment Institution license for open banking services to Lean Technologies. The MENA payments infrastructure firm was previously part of SAMA’s Regulatory Sandbox, signalling a transition from open banking trials to real-world deployment. ...

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Ecosystem Global

Amazon Expands UK Payment Options With Pay by Bank via Partnership With TrueLayer

Amazon has expanded payment options for UK customers with Pay by Bank, a card-free method powered by TrueLayer that lets shoppers pay directly from their bank account at checkout, highlighting how open banking-enabled payments are becoming embedded in mainstream ecommerce.

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International Global

Global Open Banking Market Worth USD 59.81Bn by 2031 Fueled by the Rapid Adoption of Payment Initiation Services says a 2026 Mordor Intelligence Report

Growth in the open banking market is being accelerated by rising demand for personalized payment services, data-driven banking experiences, and the increasing traction from embedded finance integrations across non-bank digital platforms. Growth in the open ba…

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