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\u00a0Ain Alalam – Rashad Iskandrni<\/strong><\/p>\n

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19 February 2025<\/strong>:<\/strong> IBM and Alinma Bank announce that Alinma Bank, a leading financial institution in Saudi Arabia, has adopted IBM’s advanced hybrid cloud and AI integration technologies. This move aims to enhance Alinma Bank’s IT infrastructure and launch a pioneering Application Programming Interface (API) Platform. This development supports the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, which focuses on digital transformation and innovation.<\/p>\n

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Alinma Bank has achieved a high level of maturity in adopting modern, agile integrations. Its centralized API repository currently serves as a mission-critical component within the Bank\u2019s IT architecture, supporting nearly all banking channels, from retail to B2B. This collaboration with IBM aligns with Alinma\u2019s 2025 Transformation Strategy, which aims to generate new revenue streams and provide \u00a0corporate customers and fintech partners with seamless access to advanced digital solutions.<\/p>\n

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Through IBM Cloud Pak\u00ae for Integration<\/strong><\/a>, <\/strong>IBM API Connect\u00ae<\/strong><\/a>, <\/strong>Red Hat OpenShift <\/strong><\/a>on IBM Cloud, <\/strong>and IBM DataPower<\/strong><\/a>, Alinma\u2019s API platform delivers a secure, scalable infrastructure for fintechs and SMEs, enhancing user experience and broadening the bank\u2019s reach within the financial services sector. This centralized API marketplace will allow fintechs to access critical data easily, positioning Alinma as a leader in fintech innovation and enabling new revenue streams through paid API services that strengthen its role in Saudi Arabia\u2019s digital economy.<\/p>\n

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The platform\u2019s deployment streamlined the integration of key internal systems,\u00a0including onboarding, pricing, and payment processes, with IBM’s API Connect, the central solution in this architecture, <\/strong>simplifying complex setups to provide consistent, reliable services. Alinma has built a high-performance system that offers secure, compliant data access across all channels by integrating IBM’s Cloud Pak for Integration, which combines traditional and modern styles. Furthermore, IBM\u2019s API Connect along with the scalable deployment capabilities of Red Hat OpenShift, enables Alinma to maintain a secure, centralized repository for critical financial data while ensuring compliance and consistency throughout its API lifecycle.<\/p>\n

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This robust collaboration will aid Alinma Bank meet their regulatory standards for data privacy and security while adapting to evolving demands in the fintech sector with modern, customer-centric services.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u201cIBM is a valuable, trusted partner in our journey to becoming one of the kingdom’s most agile and responsive financial institutions,\u201d said Yasser AlOufi, Chief Information Officer at Alinma Bank. \u201cAs an innovation-driven bank, we are dedicated to delivering world-class offerings that empower our clients and partners to succeed. Our new API platform exemplifies this focus, providing corporate customers and fintech partners with competitive, secure, and accessible digital services that support their growth and resilience.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cAt IBM, we are honored to be a technology partner in Saudi Arabia\u2019s digital transformation, committed to providing solutions that meet our clients\u2019 needs and contribute to the nation\u2019s success,\u201d said Fahad Alanazi, General Manager, IBM Saudi Arabia. \u201cFor years, we have worked to do exactly that, and today, as we advance into an increasingly digital era, we\u00a0are even more committed to ensuring that leading entities such as Alinma Bank are best placed to accomplish their future goals. Our collaboration on the API Monetization platform unlocks greater potential for Saudi fintechs and SMEs. We look forward to our continued partnership as Alinma paves the way for innovation in the Kingdom\u2019s financial services sector.\u201d<\/p>\n

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