Alinma Bank has partnered with JCB International Co. Ltd., Japan's only international payment brand, to enable the acceptance of JCB Cards through its POS and ATM network devices deployed in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The partnership is part of the Kingdom's strategic Vision 2030 created to promote both a cashless society and financial inclusion.

The partnership is also a continuation of JCB's plan for having a presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and provides added convenience to JCB cardholders from the Islamic world who travel to Saudi Arabia frequently for religious tourism.

"I am delighted that we have entered into this partnership with Alinma Bank for the acceptance of JCB Cards," Mr. Yoshiki Kaneko, president and COO of JCBI said in the release. "Saudi Arabia has always been a very important destination for many of JCB cardholders, from both a business and religious perspective. With the strategic plan for Vision 2030, the country is now increasingly an important destination for tourism as well. Alinma Bank's extensive reach in the market will ensure that JCB cardholders will be able to use JCB Cards at their convenience. The partnership will also enhance the already close fraternal ties between Saudi Arabia and Japan."

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