In line with the Bank’s strategy to support entrepreneurship and be a key part of the rising Fintech solutions, Riyad bank participated in the FinTech Hackathon as a platinum sponsor, held at the King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals. Many students participated at the event and Riyad Bank engaged through providing judges and mentors throughout the two day experience.
<p>In line with the Bank’s strategy to support entrepreneurship and be a key part of the rising Fintech solutions, Riyad bank participated in the FinTech Hackathon as a platinum sponsor, held at the King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals. Many students participated at the event and Riyad Bank engaged through providing judges and mentors throughout the two day experience.</p><p>Through its participation, Riyad Bank aimed to promote the startup companies, diversify the local economy and influence inventors, designers and entrepreneurs to launch new financial services and adapt new technical trends that will lead to a major shift in the Saudi financial industry. In addition, this event aimed at educating individuals and inspiring them to develop their knowledge and skills in the fintech field, as well as encouraging international fintech companies and partners to establish diverse fintech activities in the Kingdom.</p>