SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT BANK WINS BEST AI TRANSFORMATION BANKING INITIATIVE AT THE GLOBAL BRAND AWARDS 2025

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is one of the largest development banks in the region. Since its establishment in 1971, it has played a pivotal and enduring role in the social and economic development of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. As a key enabler of the National Transformation Program and the Financial Sector Development Program, the bank began with an initial capital of SAR 5 million and has since grown into a cornerstone of the Kingdom's development finance ecosystem. Today, it manages a capital base exceeding SAR 45 billion.

Over more than 53 years, SDB has disbursed upwards of SAR 162 billion, supporting over 10 million citizens through innovative, sustainable, and Sharia-compliant financing models. With a network of 26 branches and nationwide digital platforms, the bank offers a wide range of financial and non-financial services to individuals, freelancers, and micro and small enterprises.

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 Global Brands Magazine (GBM) is one of the largest brands publications in the world, leading the way in delivering insights, news, and opinions on brands shaping the future of their industries. Based in the UK, the magazine keeps readers informed about 'best-in-class' brands worldwide. Each year, GBM recognizes companies that demonstrate innovation, exceptional service, and consumer-focused solutions in their respective industries.

With over 8.4 million annual visitors, and 14 million page views, GBM is the world's premier Brand magazine. The magazine also boasts a robust social media presence, engagement including 35k+ Facebook followers, 20k+ Instagram followers, 25k+ X followers, and 4k+ LinkedIn followers.

ABOUT THE GLOBAL BRAND AWARDS

The Global Brand Awards celebrate excellence in brand performance, recognising companies and organisations that excel in quality, innovation, and customer-centric services across various sectors, including finance, education, hospitality, technology, and more. More than 10,000 companies were evaluated in 2024 for the Global Brand Awards.

The Global Brand Awards events were held at some of the most iconic properties in the world, including The Address Downtown, Waldorf Astoria, Emperors Palace, JW Marriott Marquis, Galaxy Macau, The Athenee Hotel, to name a few. The next awards ceremony will take place on the 13th of June 2025 at the Grand Hyatt in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

For a complete list of the winners of the Global Brand Awards, please visit: https://www.globalbrandsmagazine.com/brand-awards-winners/.

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