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The Permission of the FinTech experiment granted to Emkan Alarabiya Company to test Offering and Investment in Debt Instruments, and its completion of the commencement of business requirements.
Based on the Capital Market Law issued by Royal Decree No. (M/30) dated 06/02/1424 AH, its implementing regulations, and the Financial Technology Experimental Permit instructions issued by the Board of the Capital Market Authority, The Capital Market Authority announces that Emkan Alarabiya Company has completed the commencement of business requirements to experiment the Financial Technology permit in relation to test Offering and Investment in Debt Instruments pursuant to the decision of CMA's Board of Directors dated 10/05/2023G.
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