Sav, a fintech company based in the Gulf Cooperation Council, has partnered with Alpaca, a brokerage technology infrastructure provider, to enhance its investment offerings by providing access to US stocks, ETFs, and high-yield cash accounts. This collaboration addresses the historically limited investment opportunities in the Middle East due to high costs and regulatory challenges, amidst rising demand for international stocks in the region. The partnership, leveraging Alpaca's Broker API, introduces features such as Lazy Cash, which invests idle balances into risk-evaluated portfolios, and Fractional Investing, enabling investments starting from $1 USD. Sav aims to simplify and improve the investing experience for its users, while Alpaca supports expanding financial access in the Middle East. Both companies emphasize the importance of understanding risks associated with investing and the evolving nature of cryptocurrency regulations.