Mastercard, the Official Primary Partner of the McLaren Formula 1 Team, has secured an exclusive opportunity for Commercial Bank, a leader in innovative digital banking in Qatar, to become the Official Race Partner of the McLaren Formula 1 Team for the Qatar race for the next three years. As part of the collaboration, Commercial Bank […]
QFC and Doha Bank partner to accelerate fintech growth and innovation in Qatar
Doha – Qatar: Qatar Financial Centre Authority (QFCA), the legal and tax arm of the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), a leading onshore financial and business centre in the region, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Doha Bank, one of the largest commercial banks in Qatar. The agreement marks a major step towards strengthening Qatar’s […]
Snap Inc. expands Regional Footprint with New Office in Qatar
Doha, Qatar: In a region rapidly shaping the future of digital innovation, Snap Inc. has officially opened its new office in Doha’s Msheireb district, in the presence of Founder and Chief Executive Officer Evan Spiegel and Sheikh Jassim bin Mansour bin Jabor Al Thani, Director of the Government Communications Office (GCO). This expansion marks a major […]
Qatar Islamic Bank Reports QAR 3.46 Billion Net Profit for 9 Month 2025, Up 5.8% YoY
Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB), Qatar’s leading Islamic Bank, has announced the results for the nine months’ period ended 30 September 2025. Net Profit attributable to the Shareholders of the Bank amounted to QAR 3,455 Million for the nine months’ period ended 30 September 2025 representing a growth of 5.8% over the same period in 2024. […]
QNB Group receives Central Bank of Egypt license approval for a new digital bank “ezbank”
DOHA, Qatar: QNB Group, the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, announced the license approval has been received for a digital-first banking entity, ezbank, from the Central Bank of Egypt. This milestone reflects the Group’s commitment to supporting the Central Bank of Egypt’s vision for financial inclusion and digital transformation, as well […]
QNB Group receives Saudi Central Bank SAMA license approval for a new digital bank “ezbank”
The license approval for ezbank is an important step in QNB Group’s ongoing efforts to transform the banking sector in the markets in which it operates, across over 28 countries in 3 continents. In co-operation with Ajlan & Bros. Holding Introducing a new model of customer-centric banking built around innovation, efficiency, and accessibility Providing innovative […]
Ooredoo Fintech Joins PayPal World, Connecting the Region to Nearly Two Billion Users Worldwide
Doha, Qatar – Ooredoo Fintech has announced its entry into PayPal World, marking a first-of-its-kind milestone for the region. This collaboration will connect Ooredoo’s consumers and merchants to nearly two billion users globally, unlocking seamless access to international markets. The partnership extends beyond payments, with a shared mission to empower individuals and businesses by providing […]
Shaping the Future of Regulated Innovation in the UAE: Fintech News UAE Interviews Mr. Amir A. Kolahzadeh, Group CEO & Founder of SecureVisa Group & ITSEC
As the UAE and GCC continue to strengthen their position as global hubs for fintech, crypto, AI, and digital innovation, the demand for robust regulatory compliance and cybersecurity solutions has never been greater. At the forefront of this transformation is SecureVisa Group, founded by Mr. Amir A. Kolahzadeh. SecureVisa Group specializes in navigating complex multi-regulator licensing frameworks across VARA, SCA, […]
Snoonu partners with Qatar Foundation to sponsor Alumni and student innovation platforms
Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s fastest-growing super-app and technology company, Snoonu, is delivering its support for the students and alumni of Qatar Foundation – in the form of a three-year partnership that will see it sponsor two of the organization’s major events. Snoonu will be among the sponsors of the Annual Qatar Foundation Alumni Forum 2025, which will […]
QFC Digital Asset Lab launches blockchain-based POC to advance innovation in Islamic finance
This notable development was enabled through the collaboration of a powerful consortium of partners. Doha – Qatar: Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), a leading onshore financial and business hub in the region, has launched a pioneering proof of concept (POC) under its Digital Asset Lab, marking a significant step forward in the application of blockchain technology to […]