Abu Dhabi, UAE –9th of September, 2026: Mal, the world’s first AI-native Islamic financial platform, today opened its global waitlist, just three months after receiving its In-Principle Approval (IPA) from the Central Bank of the UAE. Customers joining the waitlist will receive priority access to Mal’s first product releases and exclusive rewards. Once their account […]
Doha, Qatar: In line with the Third Financial Sector Strategy and the Third National Development Strategy 2024-2030, Qatar Central Bank announced on Sunday its collaboration with Samsung Gulf Electronics to integrate Himyan, Qatar’s national payment scheme, into Samsung Wallet, enabling eligible cardholders to make fast, secure and contactless payments directly from their compatible Galaxy smartphones […]
Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s financial technology sector recorded unprecedented growth in July 2026, driven by a sharp rise in digital account-to-account transfers, rapid adoption of instant payment systems, and steady expansion in point-of-sale transactions. According to official statistics released yesterday by the Qatar Central Bank (QCB), the total value of electronic payment system transactions in the […]
Doha: Qatar Post has launched a new remittance service between the State of Qatar and the Republic of India, in cooperation with India Post and the Universal Postal Union (UPU), coinciding with the Republic of India’s Independence Day celebrations, which fall on August 15th of each year. The service enables customers in the State of […]
Infinite Business Solutions (IBS), the Dubai-headquartered FinTech company founded by Jordanian entrepreneurs Ibrahim Darraz and Mohammad Al-Azzeh, continues to strengthen its position as one of the region’s leading digital transformation enablers, powering millions of secure transactions every month across more than 10 countries throughout the Middle East and Africa. With Saudi Arabia representing its largest […]
Ajman Free Zone-based company completes the final stage of the UAE accreditation pathway and goes live on the FTA EmaraTax portal, inviting businesses to begin piloting ahead of the mandatory rollout. InvoiceNow Biz F.Z.C., a UAE-based eInvoicing service provider headquartered in Ajman Free Zone, has been granted full accreditation by the UAE Ministry of Finance […]
Doha, Qatar – Today, HSBC Qatar announced the launch of a new merchant acquiring proposition for its corporate clients through a partnership with Noqoody, Qatar’s leading fintech and licensed payment service provider. An official signing ceremony took place on 1 July 2026 at HSBC’s headquarters in the presence of Mr. Abdul Hakeem Mostafawi, Chief Executive […]
Visa has unveiled new capabilities under Visa Accept and Visa Direct that turn smartphones into payment tools for small businesses, part of a global push the company said is already relevant to Qatar’s high contactless retail environment. The rollout, announced globally on June 30, targets microsellers and merchants in emerging markets, allowing them to accept payments […]
First dedicated, Premier wealth centre opens within HSBC’s new landmark headquarters Doha — HSBC officially welcomed customers to the bank’s first wealth centre within its new headquarters in Msheireb Downtown Doha, one of the world’s most advanced smart city developments. The new, dedicated Premier wealth centre marks a milestone in the bank’s strategic commitment to serving […]
QNB Oman and AmwalPay have announced the signing of a strategic partnership agreement aimed at enhancing digital payment acceptance services and supporting businesses and merchants across the Sultanate of Oman through advanced payment solutions and modern acquiring capabilities. The agreement was signed by Khalid Mohammed Al Barwani, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of QNB Oman, and […]