MoneyHash, the payment orchestration platform for emerging and global markets, has appointed Abdullah Khayat as its new country director and general manager for Saudi Arabia. The strategic hire is a key part of MoneyHash’s regional growth strategy, which is focused on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).
Khayat brings over a decade of experience in driving growth and digital transformation across the financial services, fintech, retail, and government sectors in the Kingdom and the wider MENA region.
Strategic expansion in Saudi Arabia
MoneyHash has identified Saudi Arabia as central to its regional growth strategy, citing the Kingdom’s rapid digital transformation under Vision 2030 and its thriving fintech ecosystem. The company is committed to strengthening its presence by investing in local leadership and forging key partnerships to support businesses as they adopt digital payments.
“Saudi Arabia is central to our regional strategy and one of the most dynamic digital economies in the world,” said Nader Abdelrazik, chief executive officer of MoneyHash. “Abdullah’s leadership and deep understanding of the Saudi market will be instrumental in strengthening our presence and enabling businesses in the Kingdom to scale with confidence.”
Abdullah Khayat will lead MoneyHash’s operations and strategy in KSA. His focus will be on deepening relationships with enterprise clients, strengthening partnerships, and enabling businesses to scale using MoneyHash’s payment orchestration technology and international payment capabilities.
“Saudi Arabia is one of the most dynamic fintech markets in the world today,” said Abdullah Khayat, the new country director and general manager for KSA at MoneyHash. “I’m honored to join MoneyHash and help empower merchants and enterprises in the Kingdom with the tools they need to grow, innovate, and deliver the seamless payment experiences their customers expect.”
Proven leadership in fintech and enterprise
Khayat joins MoneyHash at a pivotal time as Saudi Arabia accelerates its transition to a cashless economy. His appointment reinforces the company’s commitment to the Kingdom as a core market and a hub for fintech innovation.
Prior to joining MoneyHash, Khayat played a key role at Unifonic, where he led business development and partnerships in KSA, driving growth across e-commerce, retail, and the public sector. Earlier in his career, he held leadership positions at ABB, Siemens, and Bupa Arabia, where he managed strategic relationships with government and enterprise accounts.
MoneyHash’s platform is designed as an infrastructure-level solution, enabling businesses to integrate multiple payment gateways through a single API. It offers smart payment routing, multi-currency processing, and a unified dashboard for operational control, empowering businesses to manage payment complexity.
