- A Strategic Step to Strengthen National Identity and Solidify the Global Position of the Saudi Currency, Within the Framework of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.
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The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) Will Immediately Begin Integrating the New Symbol into Financial and Commercial Transactions, in Collaboration with the Relevant Government Entities.
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The Design is Inspired by Arabic Calligraphy, Combining Modernity and Tradition to Reflect the Kingdom’s Cultural Identity.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, has officially approved a new symbol for the Saudi Riyal, in a strategic move aimed at supporting national identity and enhancing the currency’s presence in the global economic arena.
This decision is part of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, which seeks to develop the country’s economic infrastructure and diversify income sources.
The new symbol reflects the Kingdom’s aspirations to elevate the role of the Riyal in financial and commercial transactions both domestically and internationally.
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has announced the immediate integration of the new symbol, in collaboration with various government bodies, to ensure its smooth implementation across different commercial and financial sectors.
The symbol’s design combines Arabic calligraphy with modern artistic elements, reflecting the Kingdom’s cultural identity and highlighting the Saudi Riyal as one of the cornerstones of the national economy.
The adoption of the symbol is expected to enhance investor and customer confidence on an international scale and will grant the Saudi Riyal a distinguished position among global currencies.
This move also aligns with the government’s efforts to attract investments and elevate the Kingdom’s standing within the G20, ultimately working towards the goals of Vision 2030 to build a strong and developed economy.