Roundtable

Beyond Payments: Unlocking SMB Monetization in Saudi Arabia

14 July 2026 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm BST
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Data-driven.
People first.
Executive Engagement.

As Saudi Arabia accelerates its fintech evolution under Vision 2030, the SMB sector represents one of the largest opportunities for growth and innovation. Yet despite rising demand, many businesses continue to face challenges around payment digitization, access to capital, manual processes, and fragmented financial experiences, leaving significant value untapped.

To capture this opportunity, fintech leaders must expand beyond traditional payment services and become strategic partners across the entire SMB financial journey. By automating business workflows, enabling smarter B2B payment solutions, and creating new financial service models, fintechs can unlock sustainable revenue streams while helping SMBs operate more efficiently and scale faster.

Join Visa and a select group of fintech leaders as we discuss strategies to accelerate the next phase of SMB growth across the Kingdom.

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GDS Roundtable Environment with host, Jade
GDS Roundtable Environment with host, Ben

Discussion Topics

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Expanding fintech value propositions beyond core payments

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Leveraging automation and digital solutions to transform SMB financial operations

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Overcoming adoption, infrastructure, and partnership challenges to unlock long-term growth under Vision 2030

About Visa

Visa Commercial Solutions (VCS) is a global leader in B2B payments, helping businesses of all sizes pay and be paid more efficiently, securely, and intelligently.

We partner with financial institutions, fintechs, and platforms to deliver innovative payment and financial solutions that go beyond traditional transactions - including embedded payments, virtual cards, and data-driven services.

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