Decoding Saudi Arabia’s fintech surge

Saudi Arabia is transforming into a major force in digital financial services, propelled by ambitious reforms, an energized fintech sector, and strong demand for rapid, trustworthy Shariah-compliant products.

As the market develops, a key question arises: how can technology providers ensure that Islamic finance innovation is closely connected to the Kingdom’s values and governance standards?

In an exclusive interview with Gulf Tech News, Rahul Arora, Chief Sales Officer at Azentio, discusses how we are uniquely positioned to support the Kingdom’s fintech ambitions. Instead of adapting conventional systems for Islamic finance, we build Shariah-native platforms from the ground up.

Rahul highlights how Saudi Arabia’s shift toward digital-first banking unlocks new opportunities. These include AI-led decisioning, embedded finance, and faster SME financing. This shift also raises the bar for governance and transparency. He explains why Azentio’s technology stands apart: AAOIFI-certified compliance in every workflow, cloud-ready architecture for rapid scaling, and configurable digital journeys that adapt to local business models and regulatory priorities.

From enabling seamless product launches to strengthening risk oversight, Rahul emphasizes that Saudi financial institutions shouldn’t have to choose between innovation and integrity. With the right technology partner, they can confidently achieve both.

Read the full interview in English or Arabic to explore how Azentio is helping shape the next chapter of Islamic fintech in the Kingdom.