The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) is the central bank of Saudi Arabia to manage monetary policy, maintain financial stability, support economic growth, issue the national currency (Saudi Riyal), regulate banks, manage foreign reserves, and oversee national payment systems like MADA and SARIE. Its core functions include ensuring price/exchange rate stability, acting as the government's bank, and developing financial infrastructure for the Kingdom.
HQ: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Founded: 1952
ID: 3034. Updated: 09.12.2025
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- Head office: King Saud Bin Abdulaziz Street, Riyadh, 11169
- +966-11-463-3000
- +966-11-466-2936
- www.sama.gov.sa
- SWIFT: SAMASARI
- Key people: H.E. Ayman Mohammed Alsayari (Governor)
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