{
  "id": 7613202,
  "title": "QCB, SAMA announce acceptance of ‘Himyan’ and ‘mada’ cards in Qatar, Saudi Arabia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/qcb-sama-announce-acceptance-of-himyan-and-mada-cards-in-qatar-saudi",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-14T21:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf Times Business",
    "slug": "gulf-times-business",
    "url": "https://www.gulf-times.com/article/733406/business/qcb-sama-announce-acceptance-of-himyan-and-mada-cards-in-qatar-saudi-arabia"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Qatar Central Bank, in collaboration with the Saudi Central Bank, has officially begun accepting the national payment card 'Himyan' in Saudi Arabia and the Saudi national payment network 'mada' card in Qatar. This significant development was announced at a ceremony during the Money20/20 Middle East 2026 conference in Riyadh. The event took place in the presence of QCB Governor Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud al-Thani and SAMA Governor Ayman bin Mohammed bin Saud al-Sayari. The integration process, which involved completing technical and operational arrangements, is now complete, allowing for the usage of these cards and access to payment services. This partnership aims to strengthen the connectivity between the payment ecosystems of Qatar and Saudi Arabia, resulting in more efficient and seamless cross-border payments. Additionally, it expands access to national payment solutions and underscores the commitment of both countries to developing their payment infrastructure and enhancing integration. This collaboration supports the ongoing digital transformation of the financial sector and improves the convenience, accessibility, and overall efficiency of payment services.",
  "summary": "The Qatar Central Bank, in cooperation with the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), has announced the commencement of acceptance of the national payment card ‘Himyan’ in Saudi Arabia and the Saudi national pay...",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Qatar Tribune Business",
        "title": "Saudi Arabia announces discovery of rare earth minerals and uranium",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/saudi-arabia-announces-discovery-of-rare-earth-minerals-and-uranium",
        "published": "2026-09-14T21:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}