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Hala

SAMA-licensed digital bank for Saudi SMEs — offering instant business accounts, expense cards, ZATCA-compliant invoicing and integrated payroll.

Updated November 1, 2026 · Jeddah Startups index

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Hala is one of the first SAMA-licensed digital-banking platforms targeted at the Kingdom's 1M+ SME market. It is a strategic local alternative to traditional business banking and a fast-growing destination for fintech and compliance talent across Jeddah and Riyadh.

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Active Jeddah SME-onboarding programme serving Western Region merchants and freelancers.

Sectorfintech
Stageearly
Funding$10M+ pre-Series B (Sanabil, Impact46)
Employees200+
Founded2018