Doha, Qatar: QNB Group announced the successful completion of Qatar’s inaugural Digitally Native bond issuance, a USD 500 million 3-year floating interest rate digital bond. Using HSBC Orion, the market-leading digital assets platform, the issuance marks the acceleration of digital asset adoption in the Middle East. This landmark transaction represents the largest ever Digitally Native bond […]
QIIG, PayLater partners to offer Shari’a-compliant payment solutions in Qatar
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Islamic Insurance Group (QIIG) has announced the signing of a strategic partnership with PayLater, the first Qatari company licensed by the Qatar Central Bank to provide Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services in compliance with Shari’a principles. This partnership marks a significant step towards enhancing flexible and ethical payment solutions for QIIG […]
Mastercard welcomes Commercial Bank as Official Race Partner of McLaren Formula 1 Team for Qatar Grand Prix 2025-2027
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 […]
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 […]