Riyadh - Sharikat Mubasher: Tarmeez Capital, an AI-powered Saudi fintech company licensed by the Capital Market Authority (CMA), partnered with IE University, one of the world's most innovative universities, to develop strategic initiatives in artificial intelligence, fintech research, talent development, and executive education in Saudi Arabia.
Led by IE Talent & Careers, the agreement was signed by Salem Al Jawini, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Tarmeez Capital, and Ines Drieselmann, Vice President of Global Alumni and Talent & Careers at IE University, according to the official press release.
This partnership aims to bridge the region’s rapidly evolving fintech ecosystem with Europe's leading hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, creating new pathways for knowledge exchange, talent development, and cross-border collaboration.
Both entities will work together on conferences, fintech sessions, and joint events across their networks, with a Hackathon already being co-organized with IE Foundation and the IE School of Science & Technology set to launch in October.
They will also develop initiatives in AI, data science, and fintech research, leveraging Tarmeez Capital's AI-backed financial infrastructure alongside IE University's faculty.
Commenting on the partnership, Al Jawini said: “IE's global academic network and fintech education expertise directly complement what Tarmeez is building in Saudi Arabia's financial ecosystem. By combining IE's renowned expertise in innovation, entrepreneurship, and data science with Tarmeez Capital's financial infrastructure, proprietary technology, and market knowledge, we are building a foundation for cutting-edge research, cross-border knowledge exchange, and real-world application that is designed to scale."
This collaboration marks a significant step in Tarmeez Capital's ambition to build bridges between Saudi Arabia's fintech sector and the global academic and financial community.
Tarmeez Capital and IE University will develop talents and build capabilities through joint educational initiatives, including co-created curriculum content, guest lectures, and research papers that bridge European academic rigor with Saudi market insights. In addition, establishing a direct pipeline for recruiting IE University graduates through career portal integration.