<p>Riyad Bank and Al-Hilal Club Company have announced the renewal of their strategic partnership for an additional five sports seasons. The renewal reaffirms both parties shared commitment to driving the growth of the Saudi sports sector, amplifying sports and community impact, and delivering premier experiences and bespoke banking benefits for Al-Hilal fans and Riyad Bank customers.</p> <p><br> The official signing ceremony took place on Sunday, 30 August 2026, at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, attended by Chief Executive Officer of Riyad Bank Mr. Nadir bin Sami Al-Koraya, and the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al-Hilal Club Prince Nawaf bin Saad, alongside senior leadership representatives from both organizations. The agreement was signed by Chief Retail Banking Officer at Riyad Bank Mr. Omar AlSaffaf, and Chief Executive Officer of Al-Hilal Club Mr. Esteve Calzada.</p> <p><br> This milestone marks a natural extension of the successful collaboration established between Riyad Bank and Al-Hilal in 2023, which has delivered high-impact initiatives across sports, social development, sustainability, and community awareness, complemented by tailored banking services designed specifically for the club’s supporters and the bank’s clientele.</p> <p><br> Commenting on the renewal, Riyad Bank CEO, Mr. Nadir bin Sami Al-Koraya, stated: “We are proud to extend our strategic partnership with Al-Hilal Club for five sports seasons, and we deeply value the tangible impact and value this collaboration has created over the past years. This extension comes at a pivotal time of rapid transformation and unprecedented momentum across the Kingdom’s sports sector. In Al-Hilal, we see a visionary partner who shares our drive to deliver distinctive experiences to fans and customers alike, while actively contributing to building a more sustainable and impactful sports ecosystem. This agreement underscores Riyad Bank’s ongoing dedication to forging enduring strategic partnerships with entities that carry significant weight and influence across the national economy and society, in alignment with Riyad Bank’s Strategy 2030 and Saudi Vision 2030.”</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;For his part, Prince Nawaf bin Saad expressed his delight at renewing the partnership for a further five sports seasons, stating: “Our journey with Riyad Bank has been defined by success, and we are pleased to extend this partnership to write an exciting new chapter together, building on the accomplishments we have delivered since 2023.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The market leadership demonstrated by both Al-Hilal and Riyad Bank has substantially amplified the reach and influence of this partnership. Both institutions share a foundational heritage, having been established in the very same year, with each achieving industry-leading distinction. We look forward to sustaining and building upon these shared successes over the coming five years to deliver mutual value for both parties.”</p> <p><br> <strong>A Partnership Transcending Sports Sponsorship</strong></p> <p>Since inception, Riyad Bank and Al-Hilal have intentionally expanded their scope of engagement beyond conventional sponsorship arrangements. The partnership has driven impactful corporate social responsibility programs, and awareness campaigns, accompanied by exclusive commercial and banking propositions tailored to Al-Hilal’s fan base and the bank’s customers.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Demonstrating this commitment to social responsibility, Riyad Bank launched an initiative under its “Bukra” social responsibility umbrella to plant 100 trees for every goal scored by Al-Hilal during the 2023–2024 season, resulting in 10,100 trees planted by the season’s conclusion. This initiative exemplifies the partnership’s strategy of channeling Al-Hilal’s widespread sporting popularity and engaged fan base toward meaningful environmental stewardship and national sustainable development, well beyond the football pitch.</p> <p><br> <strong>Five More Years of Continued Collaboration</strong></p> <p>Under the renewed agreement, Riyad Bank and Al-Hilal will continue to scale up the programs and interactive experiences established over recent years while exploring new avenues of mutual value creation. This collaboration will further elevate customer and fan engagement, expand the alliance's community and sporting footprint, and reinforce both institutions' shared vision of a high-value convergence between the financial and sports sectors that directly supports the modernization of Saudi sports under Saudi Vision 2030.</p> <p><br> <strong>About Riyad Bank</strong></p> <p>Riyad Bank has a banking legacy spanning nearly seven decades, during which it has strengthened its position as one of the Kingdom’s largest financial institutions and continued to grow and evolve in line with the transformations taking place across the Saudi economy. The Bank’s total assets have surpassed SAR 500 billion, reflecting its strong position within the Saudi banking sector.</p> <p><br> Riyad Bank continues to build strategic partnerships across various sectors of the national economy, reinforcing its role as a partner in the Kingdom’s economic and social development journey.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>