The Future Banks Summit & Awards in Riyadh recognized several banking and financial institutions for their achievements in the Kingdom, according to Zawya. Among the banks receiving awards:

  • D360 Bank: Most future ready bank;
  • Bank Al Bilad: Best customer orientation;
  • Al Rajhi Bank: Best digital transformation, best loyalty program, most admired service in the financial sector, and leading in innovation and emerging technologies;
  • Arab National Bank: Best mobile app;
  • Riyad Capital: Best use of IT in investment banking;
  • Saudi EXIM Bank: Leading in emerging technologies in risk analytics and bank with best technology orientation.


Global healthcare provider Bayer set a Guinness World Record for the most cardiovascular disease (CVD) screenings in 12 hours at a single checkpoint in Saudi Arabia, according to Zawya. CVD is responsible for 45.7% of deaths in the Kingdom, according to the news outlet. Bayer launched a campaign to screen 1 mn citizens for CVD in partnership with the Health Ministry.

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