The Saudi Investment Bank Rolls Out the First Wearable Banking App for Google Glass in KSA & Region

RİYADH, Saudi Arabia, June 4, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

The Saudi Investment Bank "SAIB" has created one-of-a-kind app allowing customers to locate the nearest branch and ATM using their Google Glass  

The Saudi Investment Bank "SAIB", a leader in banking sector in GCC has announced the availability of its one-of-a-kind wearable Google Glass App in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Catching up with the latest technology to provide its customers in all segments, SAIB has come up with the latest user-friendly solutions while rolling out the first banking app for Google Glass within the region.

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With its innovative features, the app welcomes users with an opening message. Users can search for the nearest branch of SAIB, and be supplied with their distance from it, the direction in which to travel and a contact telephone number. It also has the ability to locate the nearest ATM by integrating Google Maps. Flexx Call feature allows users to make instant calls to reach the bank's customer service and receive immediate help. Users can also view prayer times and locate Qibla direction by the ease of using this app.

SAIB's GM of IT & Shared Services Soliman Alobaid stated that "SAIB will continue to come up with the most convenient solutions for their customers by following up with the latest technological developments. Our innovative development plans for electronic services has taken off by developing E-Flexx Channels. Several Flexx E-Channels has also been integrated into our Google Glass App. In order to provide the expected technological changes in banking industry, we are always in search for 'something innovative in technology' for the comfort of our customers."

The announcement comes right after the public release of Google Glass and in the wake of SAIB's Flexx E-Channels Program. Any SAIB customer can use the SAIB Google Glass App and they can easily manage it through voice & motion controls.

About The Saudi Investment Bank: 

The Saudi Investment Bank (SAIB) is a Saudi Arabian joint stock company established by Royal Decree No. M/31 dated 25 Jumada II 1396H, corresponding to June 23, 1976. The Bank began operations in March 1977. The bank offers traditional wholesale, retail and commercial banking products.