NCB launches Alahli Mobile service

Updated 12 August 2012
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NCB launches Alahli Mobile service

The National Commercial Bank (NCB) announced yesterday the launch of Alahli Mobile service for account queries and executing banking transactions via smart phones. The launch of the new service came as part of its commitment to utilize the latest banking applications and technologies, and was a step taken to boost the sophistication of the financial transactions for customers. The new service also indicate the bank's focus on innovation and keeping pace with development in IT, in addition to considering high levels of protection for electronic banking.
Alahli Mobile will provide the service of cash withdrawal from ATM locations without the need for an ATM card, whereby the user can obtain this service through Alahli Mobile via smart devices.
Adel Al-Howar, SEVP, sector head of IBS and senior officer for NCB Central and Eastern regions, said the new service is in the context of the rapid development of NCB e-services and the development of its self-banking services. He went on to state that they were very proud of offering new and innovative solutions to their customers.
Al-Howar explained that the step was taken within the strategic framework of the bank aiming to enhance communication with customers by meeting their needs and aspirations. This approach was based on the bank's vision to provide innovative and comprehensive banking solutions for its clients.
Al-Howar said the Alahli Mobile service would enable customers to do many transactions such as queries about their bank accounts, money transfers between accounts, internal remittances among customers, and other operations such as payment, government payments, express transfers and cash withdrawals.
The NCB has won many awards in IT, including the most recent Middle East IT Award as the best bank in the field of electronic banking from the Middle East Excellence Awards Institute.

 


Saudi Awwal Bank becomes first Middle East bank to earn 7-star CinOrg innovation accreditation

Saeed Assiri, chief innovation banking officer at SAB
Updated 05 March 2026
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Saudi Awwal Bank becomes first Middle East bank to earn 7-star CinOrg innovation accreditation

Saudi Awwal Bank has become the first bank in the Middle East to receive a 7‑star Certified Innovative Organization rating from the Global Innovation Institute, the highest recognition awarded by the institute.

The accreditation marks a significant step in SAB’s innovation strategy and follows an innovation maturity assessment conducted by the institute in December 2025. The review, which built on an earlier assessment in December 2023, raised the bank’s maturity level from “Champion” to “Leader.” The new rating reflects SAB’s institutionalized approach to innovation, its enterprise-wide impact and its ability to consistently deliver measurable results.

With the 7‑star rating, SAB becomes the first bank in the region to reach the highest innovation maturity level, strengthening its position as a regional reference point for innovation-led and future-ready banking.

In 2025, the bank opened its flagship Innovation Centre and secured six internationally recognized innovation awards, along with a lab accreditation. The centre has supported SAB’s efforts to accelerate the adoption of advanced technologies, encourage cross-functional collaboration and reinforce its standing as a regional leader in financial innovation.

Saeed Assiri, chief innovation banking officer at SAB, said the recognition reflects years of focused work to build a sustainable innovation ecosystem.

“By investing in SAB’s culture, governance and talent, innovation enables the bank to remain future-ready,” he said. “This milestone reinforces our role in accelerating financial innovation in Saudi Arabia and delivering long-term value for our customers.”

The certification adds to SAB’s broader efforts to strengthen its innovation capabilities as the Kingdom’s banking sector continues to evolve.