Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-09-17 07:12Core Insights - Google Pay will be fully launched in Saudi Arabia, enhancing the digital payment ecosystem in the region [1] - The Saudi Central Bank has signed an agreement with Ant Group to enable Alipay transactions by 2026 [1] - The initiative aims to increase the non-cash transaction ratio to 70% by 2025, supporting the transition to a cashless society [1] Group 1: Google Pay Launch - Google Pay will support "tap-to-pay" and will expand to app and web platforms, allowing users to manage credit cards via Google Wallet [1] - Tourists visiting Saudi Arabia will be able to transact using international digital wallets connected to Alipay+ [1] Group 2: Saudi Central Bank Initiatives - The Saudi Central Bank is focusing on building a robust digital payment ecosystem, with an investment attraction of approximately 9 billion Saudi Riyals [1] - The total volume of electronic payment transactions is projected to increase from 10.8 billion in 2023 to 12.6 billion in 2024 [1] Group 3: Financial Market Development - The financial market size in Saudi Arabia has surpassed 2.4 trillion Riyals, with efforts to integrate artificial intelligence into the financial sector [1] - The initiatives are expected to accelerate Saudi Arabia's vision of becoming a global financial technology hub and an international tourism destination [1]