Diriyah Gate in strategic financing solutions deal with SABB

Diriyah Gate in strategic financing solutions deal with SABB

The Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA) said it signed a MoU with the Saudi British Bank (SABB) to strengthen and broaden cooperation on financing solutions and banking services, including on a deal regarding the purchase of residential units.

As per the agreement, both parties will also work together on refining DGDA’s investment opportunities, in addition to offering comprehensive banking services to the organization and its staff at competitive rates, stated the Authority in a statement.

The MoU focuses on establishing a set of corporate and retail banking services for DGDA, inclusive of e-commerce products, such as import and export Letters of Credit, import and export document collections, bank letters of guarantee, and shipping letters of guarantee.

It will allow DGDA’s staff to take part in training courses aimed at improving their personal finance skills, said the statement.

Under this deal, SABB’s Corporate Banking Group will also extend cash flow management, collection and payment services to the Authority, while the Retail Banking Group will provide personal and real estate financing solutions.

Additionally, SABB will establish a specialized account management product that measures “off-plan sales” and includes a comprehensive reporting system that enables DGDA to maintain a clear, detailed view of its ongoing projects.

The agreement seeks to