{"id":99534,"date":"2025-08-10T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-10T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/2025\/08\/10\/ksa-lands-mastercards-first-middle-east-cyber-resilience-hub\/"},"modified":"2025-08-10T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-08-10T00:00:00","slug":"ksa-lands-mastercards-first-middle-east-cyber-resilience-hub","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/2025\/08\/10\/ksa-lands-mastercards-first-middle-east-cyber-resilience-hub\/","title":{"rendered":"KSA lands Mastercard\u2019s first Middle East Cyber Resilience hub"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">BANKING-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <strong>Mastercard has launched <\/strong><strong>its first Middle East Cyber Resilience Center in the<\/strong><strong> Kingdom<\/strong>, Mastercard\u2019s General Manager for Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Jordan, and the Levant Saud Swar told <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/aawsat.com\/%D8%AA%D9%83%D9%86%D9%88%D9%84%D9%88%D8%AC%D9%8A%D8%A7\/5172879-%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%B1%D9%83%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%AF-%D8%AA%D8%B7%D9%84%D9%82-%D9%85%D8%B1%D9%83%D8%B2%D9%87%D8%A7-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D9%8A%D8%A8%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D9%88%D9%84-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B4%D8%B1%D9%82-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D9%88%D8%B3%D8%B7-%D9%85%D9%86-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%B6\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Asharq Al Awsat<\/a> on Thursday. Riyad Bank is the center\u2019s first partner, collaborating on training, risk assessment, and adopting global standards. The center is also intended to support national programs like FinTech Saudi and the National Cybersecurity Authority.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">(<strong>** Tap or click the headline above to read this story with all of the links<\/strong> to our background and outside sources.)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The center\u2019s operations focus on three areas<\/strong>, including training personnel through Arabic certifications and university partnerships, defining performance benchmarks for organizations, and testing readiness with simulated cyberattack workshops. Mastercard plans to eventually expand the center\u2019s services beyond finance into sectors like health, transportation, and critical infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">AVIATION-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Riyadh Air partners with Amadeus:<\/strong> PIF-owned <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.riyadhair.com\/en\/home\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Riyadh Air<\/a> signed a global distribution agreement with Spain-based travel technology firm <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amadeus.com\/en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Amadeus<\/a>, giving it access to a network of travel agents in over 190 countries, Amadeus said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amadeus.com\/en\/newsroom\/press-releases\/riyadh-air-signs-global-distribution-agreement-with-amadeus\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a> on Thursday. Amadeus will also distribute Riyadh Air\u2019s future New Distribution Capability content to offer more customized packages and manage indirect sales. Financial details remain undisclosed.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REFRESHER- <\/strong>Saudi\u2019s newest airline delayed its takeoff from earlier this year to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/355d8b0d-fce6-456c-a356-acae190e9afd\/%253cmark%253eriyadh-air%253c%2Fmark%253e-soon-to-fly%3F-%2B-arab-investment-company-is-on-exit-mode\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">3Q 2025<\/a>, citing Boeing delivery setbacks. The airline voiced plans <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/d6ff6031-98b6-44dd-9743-a9518fd82d11\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">in June<\/a> to serve 100 cities by 2030, aiming to add a destination every two months once it\u2019s operational. The carrier has already secured landing slots for its debut routes and will unveil its first destination and ticketing plans in the upcoming months.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">SPORTS-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The Public Investment Fund (PIF) a<\/strong><strong>nd Golf Saudi have launched 3D mapping platform PIF<\/strong><strong> Future Fairways<\/strong>, offering golf enthusiasts an immersive experience, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pif.gov.sa\/en\/news-and-insights\/newswire\/2025\/pif-and-golf-saudi-launch-pif-future-fairways-showcasing-the-future-of-golf-in-saudi-arabia\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a> released last Wednesday. The platform will be accessible to the public at PIF Global Series tournaments throughout 2025 and into the 2026 season, including the PIF Championship in London (8-10 August), Aramco Houston Championship (5-7 September), Aramco Shenzhen Championship in China (6-8 November).<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The platform was also used to unveil three new golf courses within the PIF\u2019s <\/strong><strong>giga-projects on the Red Sea coast<\/strong>, including Shura Links on Shura Island, Laheq Golf Course on the Red Sea coast, and Trojena Northern Golf Course in the Neom Highlands. The initiative is part of a broader plan to more than triple the number of golf courses in Saudi Arabia by 2030.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">DEBT WATCH-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>PIF-owned <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/srco.com.sa\/en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Saudi Real Estate Refinance Company<\/a><\/strong><strong> (SRC) signed an agreement to acquire<\/strong><strong> a real estate finance portfolio from Arab National Bank (ANB)<\/strong>, it <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SaudiRefinance\/status\/1953484271412281763\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">said<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SaudiRefinance\/status\/1953484271412281763\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">on X<\/a> on Thursday. Extending their existing partnership, the acquisition aims to increase liquidity for primary lenders like ANB, allowing them to expand home financing options to citizens. No financial details were disclosed.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ICYMI-<\/strong> SRC had also agreed to buy a mortgage portfolio of undisclosed value from Bank Albilad <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">last month<\/a> for the same reasons and had also acquired a SAR 3.4 bn real estate financing portfolio from the Saudi National Bank <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/bed4623c-1a52-45b4-b17a-c24c07a8b342\/snb-offloads-sar-3.4-bn-mortgage-portfolio-to%253cmark%253e-saudi%253c%2Fmark%253e%253cmark%253e-real%253c%2Fmark%253e%253cmark%253e-estate%253c%2Fmark%253e%253cmark%253e-refinance%253c%2Fmark%253e\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">in March<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">FINANCIAL SERVICES-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The Saudi Central Bank (Sama) licensed <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/alankhaleejia.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">AL-AN Alkhaligia<\/a><\/strong><strong> to offer consumer<\/strong> <strong>microfinance services through financial technology<\/strong>, bringing the total number of licensed finance companies in the Kingdom to 67, it said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sama.gov.sa\/en-US\/News\/Pages\/news-1097.aspx\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a> on Thursday.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER-<\/strong> The Saudi Central Bank launched <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/7aef3690-b177-45c3-8f8b-b8f660acc132\/sama-launches-a-new-e-commerce-payments-interface\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">last month<\/a> a new e-commerce payments interface to integrate the mada payment system into the global payment networks, offering additional payment options to users and allowing banks to offer financing solutions to e-commerce businesses.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">REAL ESTATE-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>First Avenue awarded d<\/strong><strong>evelopment contract for Al Shati project in Jeddah: <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.the1stavenue.com.sa\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">First Avenue<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.the1stavenue.com.sa\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">for Real Estate Development<\/a>, in partnership with La Perle Real Estate Fund, will develop a 7.8k sqm mixed-use project in Jeddah\u2019s Al Shati District, featuring commercial, residential, and hospitality units, it said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saudiexchange.sa\/wps\/portal\/saudiexchange\/newsandreports\/issuer-news\/issuer-announcements\/issuer-announcements-details\/?anId=89338&anCat=1&cs=9610&locale=en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">filling to the bourse<\/a> last Wednesday. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>More details:<\/strong> Under a 36-month contract, First Avenue \u2014 holding a 38.6% stake in the fund \u2014 will oversee design, permitting, construction, and marketing, earning 12% of final project costs. 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