From Bahrain and the UAE to Saudi Arabia and Oman, how Gulf payment companies have helped build the merchant acquiring, POS, and payment gateway ecosystems that support today’s digital economy. Over the past decades, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has experienced significant growth in digital payments, driven by economic expansion, e-commerce adoption, and the region’s […]
Doha, Qatar: PayLater has announced the signing of a new Murabaha financing facility agreement with AlRayan Bank, marking a significant milestone in the fintech company’s growth strategy and its efforts to expand access to Sharia-compliant financing solutions across Qatar. The agreement is expected to strengthen PayLater’s ability to provide flexible and accessible financing options to […]
Doha, Qatar – Qatar Central Bank has established one of the Middle East’s most comprehensive regulatory frameworks for Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services, positioning Qatar as a regional leader in responsible fintech regulation, according to Dr. Devid Jegerson, CEO of PayLater. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Gulf Times, Jegerson said the framework combines […]
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), a leading financial and business hub, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ahli Bank Q.P.S.C. to collaborate on initiatives that support fintech innovation, digital transformation, and the continued development of Qatar’s financial services sector. The MoU will leverage the QFC Digital Assets Lab to develop digital financial solutions and […]
Doha – Qatar: HMK Capital, an investment firm licensed under the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) and regulated by the Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority (QFCRA), has successfully registered the Salwa REIT Fund, Qatar’s first-ever Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) collective investment fund, a significant milestone in broadening Qatar’s financial services sector. The launch of the Salwa […]
QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, has collaborated with Mastercard to support the end-to-end infrastructure readiness for a comprehensive international card payment acceptance in Syria including Point of Sale, e-Commerce and SoftPOS . This landmark collaboration reinforces the bank’s role as a trusted partner in driving the development of […]
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), a leading onshore financial and business centre, has joined the Gulf Capital Market Association (GCMA) as an associate member, marking an important step towards building a more structured and competitive financial ecosystem in Qatar. This development builds on the Memorandum of Understanding signed between QFC and GCMA in February 2025 […]
Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP), a member of Qatar Foundation, announced the launch of its $30 million Tech Venture Fund alongside its first cohort of co-investment partner funds. The fund invests in early-stage deep tech startups headquartered in Qatar that deliver measurable social or climate impact, in support of Qatar’s Third National Development Strategy […]
Doha – Qatar: The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), a leading onshore financial and business centre, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Commercial Bank (P.S.Q.C.) (CB), one of Qatar’s most established financial institutions, to facilitate access to banking services for QFC firms. Under the MoU, QFC will promote Commercial Bank as a strategic banking […]
Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) has committed $500 million to General Atlantic in a strategic move aimed at supporting the investment firm’s global growth equity strategies and strengthening long-term collaboration across high-growth private markets. The partnership extends beyond capital deployment and includes co-investment opportunities, thematic research collaboration, talent development initiatives, and enhanced regional market access across […]