Riyadh, October 25, 2021, SPA -- The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has launched the second version of the "Joint Research Program". The program is based on collaboration and engagement in research of common interest to participants with different expertise. The program comes in line with SAMA's efforts to develop the economic and financial research environment due to its significance for the Saudi Vision 2030. It also comes as part of SAMA's social responsibility and its role in supporting the economic development. It is worthy to note that the first version of the program witnessed a wide response as the Central Bank received 226 research proposals. --SPA 19:56 LOCAL TIME 16:56 GMT 0038 www.spa.gov.sa/w1641351