The Social Development Bank (SDB), recognized for its role in comprehensive development in the Middle East, was honored by the Digital Government Authority with a plaque. This accolade was in recognition of SDB's innovative contributions to the Riyadh Gov Jam challenge, aimed at enhancing digital government services. The award ceremony was a highlight of the LEAP Tech Event 2024, which took place in Riyadh from March 4th to March 7th.

Demonstrating outstanding innovation, SDB stood out among participants by developing novel solutions and engaging various community segments in the design and innovation of government services. Mr. Mohammed Alorini, Acting Executive Vice President for Business Sector, proudly accepted the plaque on behalf of SDB.

The award underscores SDB’s initiatives to encourage innovation within the community, provide guidance, and offer vital information to challenge participants. These efforts reflect SDB’s commitment to digitalization through its non-financial services, aiming to streamline customer experiences in self-employment products and services.

The Riyadh Gov Jam challenge encourages the enhancement of public services by motivating participants to transform creative ideas into tangible models. It focuses on idea generation, action planning, relationship building, and prototype presentation.

Eng. Sultan Al-Humaidi, CEO of SDB, expressed his gratitude for the recognition, stating, "This plaque symbolizes our strong partnership and coordination with the Digital Government Authority. Our participation in the Riyadh Gov Jam challenge is in line with our strategic objectives to enrich the digital ecosystem for public transactions. This initiative aligns with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 to establish the Kingdom as a global innovation hub, reinforcing our belief in the critical role of technological innovation in addressing challenges and delivering an exceptional digital customer journey."

Moreover, SDB's efforts were further recognized when it was awarded the silver prize for Best Digital Customer Experience in Saudi Arabia by Awards International, in collaboration with CX KSA and the Saudi CX Association in late January. This award, received for the Social Development Bank Portal initiative, highlighted SDB's excellence in the Advanced Customer Experience category in the Best Digital Customer Experience track.