Saudi fintech savings platform Hakbah has announced a revolutionary partnership with national insurance company Tawuniya at 24Fintech in Riyadh.

The strategic alliance will shake up the financial savings landscape in Saudi Arabia and address a significant gap in the market by offering Hakbah customers comprehensive life insurance during their Jameya time.

Key benefits will include:

• Extensive insurance coverage, including Death of Any Cause (DAC) to Passive War Risk (PWR).
• Enhanced financial security that lets customers focus on saving without worry.
• Alignment with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 to support the government’s goal of boosting savings rates and promoting financial inclusion.

Hakbah founder Naif AbuSaida has expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration, stating:

“We are thrilled to partner with Tawuniya to provide our customers with unparalleled financial security through life insurance coverage for all Hakbah’s members during the Jameya duration. Hakbah prides itself on its unyielding commitment to savings, driven by cutting-edge savings-engine technology. We look forward to exploring more collaboration with Tawuniya to benefit our customers and unleash the full potential of increased financial savings”.

Mohammed Bin Salma, Senior Executive Director for Life Sector of Tawuniya, added:

“The new partnership with Hakbah builds on Tawuniya’s commitment to promoting a culture of financial savings in the Kingdom, especially among the youth segment that constitutes the majority of the country’s population. Tawuniya […] will expand its reach to new horizons and cater to a broader customer base. By offering insured products, Tawuniya empowers individuals across every segment to embrace a positive savings culture”.

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With around 70% of Saudi citizens requiring more emergency savings and household savings rates averaging just 1.6%, Hakbah hopes to make a lasting impact on this $20.5 billion market. The company is growing rapidly and has already exceeded its total revenue for 2023 in the first half of 2024. With a user base of 750,000+ and strategic partnerships with Riyad Bank, Fransi Bank, ANB, flynas, and Tawuniya, Hakbah is now extremely well-positioned to continue its impressive growth.