Exhibit 99.1
Swvl Expands its Service into Saudi Arabia’s Banking Sector with Bank Albilad, Bringing Technology-Driven Shuttle Services that Redefine Workforce Mobility
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, July 7, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Swvl Holdings Corp (“Swvl” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: SWVL), a leading provider of technology-enabled mass mobility solutions, today announced the signing of a new contract with Bank Albilad, one of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s (“KSA”) leading banks. Swvl’s service expansion into the banking and financial services sector in the KSA deepens the Company’s presence in one of its most strategic growth markets.
Pursuant to the agreement between the Company and Bank Albilad (the “Agreement”), Swvl will provide technology-enabled shuttle services across Bank Albilad’s network, leveraging Swvl’s platform to enable dynamic route planning, real-time dispatching, and operational optimization. The deployment is designed to improve workforce mobility, enhance service reliability, and deliver cost predictability through technology-led operations.
The Agreement reinforces Swvl’s strategy of expanding into high-value enterprise verticals, where scale, reliability, and operational control are essential. Financial services have emerged as a key focus area for the Company across the Gulf Cooperation Council (“GCC”), driven by growing demand from large institutions seeking scalable, data-driven shuttle services for their workforce.
“KSA remains to be a highly strategic growth market for Swvl and we view the expansion into the banking sector as reflective of the breadth of demand for technology-enabled mobility across essential industries,” said Mostafa Kandil, Chief Executive Officer at Swvl. “We believe that partnering with an institution of the caliber of Bank Albilad underscores the confidence that leading enterprises place in Swvl’s ability to deliver reliable, efficient, and technology-led transportation at scale.”
The announcement follows a series of previously announced multi-year enterprise contract wins by Swvl across the GCC, including a contract in Kuwait of up to $2.2 million, a contract in the United Arab Emirates of up to $5.5 million, and a healthcare contract in Saudi Arabia of up to $1.5 million. Collectively, these deployments reinforce Swvl’s regional expansion strategy and reflect sustained enterprise demand for technology-enabled, large-scale transportation solutions across high-value GCC markets.
“We believe that our entry into the banking sector further demonstrates the versatility and scalability of Swvl’s platform across high-value verticals,” added Ahmed Misbah, Chief Financial Officer at Swvl. “Our focus remains on securing long-term, high-quality contracts that generate predictable, recurring revenue while addressing critical operational needs for leading enterprises in the region.”
With this milestone, Swvl aims to continue advancing its regional expansion strategy, deepening its presence in Saudi Arabia and reinforcing its position as a provider of enterprise-grade, technology-enabled mobility solutions across high-growth GCC markets.
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