Riyad Bank addresses latest innovations in Trade Finance at the 6th Annual Saudi Summit

Top Quote Riyad Bank, established in 1957 and now one of the largest financial institutions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Middle East, is the Platinum sponsor of the 6th Annual Saudi Trade Finance Summit, to be held from 12th- 13th December 2018 at Al Faisaliah Hotel, Riyadh. End Quote
  • (1888PressRelease) December 12, 2018 - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The summit brings together parties interested in reinventing trade finance functions and helping to enhance the Kingdom’s economy. Riyad Bank is at the forefront of a comprehensive programme of sustainable development initiatives which fully align with the summit vision of enhancing the national economy.

    Saudi Trade Finance Summit is the only event in the Kingdom that provides the right forum for networking and is an added opportunity for Riyad Bank to showcase its expertise and its insights into the trade financing requirements of Saudi Corporates. This certainly adds an edge to contributing to the growth of the Business & the Saudi Economy, which aligns with the Saudi Vision 2030. The oil-rich kingdom is putting down major capital in its efforts to diversify the economy, investing money in adopting new technology. Blockchain Technology, Electronic Bills of Lading, Artificial Intelligence, Optical Character Recognition and the launch of an online marketplace for buying & selling trade assets are some of the latest innovations when it comes to digitizing trade finance according to experts at Riyad Bank.

    Commenting on the 6th Annual Saudi Trade Finance Summit, Mr. Mohammed Abo Al-Naja, Executive Vice President of Corporate Banking Division, Riyad Bank, said, “The digitization of international trade and trade financing is now well underway. This certainly provides an opportunity to streamline processes, reduce transaction time and cost, and mitigate fraud risk. The Saudi Trade Finance Summit provides an excellent opportunity to all delegates for networking and to have a constructive discussion with leading corporates, financial institutions, government authorities and technology firms, on various aspects of Trade Finance. It gives representatives, a fantastic opportunity to keep themselves well-informed with the latest developments in Trade Finance; both internationally as well as in the region and also get to hear from the experts on relevant topics in Trade Finance.”

    The 6th Annual Saudi Trade Finance Summit is considered the most prestigious gathering of trade finance professionals and financial leaders in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Speakers at this summit will focus on the challenges faced by firms in the relevant sectors and offer ideas for solutions that contribute towards fulfilling the country’s 2030 vision.

    About Riyad Bank
    Riyad Bank is one of the largest financial institutions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Middle East. Established in 1957, with a paid-up capital of SAR 30 billion. Our professional and dedicated staff have driven our success throughout the years. With more than 5,600 employees, we take pride in being among the Saudi organizations with the highest national employment
    For more information - www.riyadbank.com

    About Saudi Trade Finance
    Saudi Trade Finance Summit’s journey started in 2013 with a successful launch in Riyadh laying a strong platform to facilitate trade finance discussions in the Kingdom. The first three editions of the summit took place in the capital city of Riyadh, successfully followed by the fourth edition in the commercial city of Jeddah and the fifth edition at the export hub – Al Khobar with overwhelming response. In line with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, the 6th edition of the summit in Riyadh vows to enable thought provoking conversations on trade finance. Its informative conference sessions and unparalleled networking opportunities will emphasize the diversification of the economy and the support of financial institutions and corporates in achieving the Kingdom’s Vision through sustainable growth.

    For more information - www.sauditradefinance.com

    About QnA International
    QnA International is an industry expert and leader in the field of B2B Events, Summits, Conferences & Training. QnA International's combined experience of more than 20 years has helped in providing world-class, quality solutions for its clients. With a growing portfolio of conferences, summits and training programs, ranging from Travel & Tourism to Destination Weddings, Trade Finance to Human Resources and Technology, QnA International caters for a wide range of industries, in line with the present and future demands of the global economy. www.qnainternational.com

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