With nearly 99% of Qatar’s population using online and smartphone penetration nearly universal, digital transactions have become the norm. DOHA: Qatar’s fintech landscape is surging forward with remarkable momentum, driven by bold government initiatives, modern regulatory frameworks, and a thriving ecosystem of startups and corporate champions, an expert remarked. With nearly 99 percent of Qatar’s […]
Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has granted Express Sandbox entry approval to Paywise LLC (Dibsy), which offers Open banking powered payment initiation services. In a post on the X platform, QCB stated that this step is in line with the Third Financial Sector Strategy, the FinTech Strategy, and the Bank’s broader efforts to develop and regulate […]
Doha, Qatar: beIN MEDIA GROUP (“beIN”), the global sports, entertainment and media group, has signed a Partnership Agreement with PayLater, Qatar’s first licensed Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) provider. The partnership enables customers in Qatar to pay for all beIN products, including new subscriptions and package renewals, using interest-free installment plans, both for online payments and […]
Keen on expanding the digital payment stack for businesses across the country, Qatar-based payment company Dibsy has enabled Himyan, the national payment card, on Apple Pay for e-commerce. Merchants using Dibsy can now accept Himyan payments through Apple Pay across their digital channels instantly and with no additional setup required, Ahmed Mohamed Isse, co-founder of […]
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB), Qatar’s leading digital bank, has announced the official launch of the QIB Junior App, the country’s first digital banking and financial education platform for kids and teens aged 8 to 17 years old. As a first-to-market solution, QIB Junior is a modern Banking App designed specifically for kids and teens […]
Backed by government initiatives, regulatory reforms, and rising consumer demand, the country is quickly becoming a regional hub for digital finance and online retail. Doha: Qatar’s fintech and e-commerce sectors are experiencing unprecedented growth as the nation accelerates its transition to a digital economy, in line with the Qatar National Vision 2030. Backed by government […]
Doha, Qatar — Innovation Streams has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Young Entrepreneurs Club, an initiative operating under the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Qatar Chamber, with the support of Qatar Development Bank. The strategic partnership marks a significant step toward fostering entrepreneurship and building the capabilities of young […]
Second annual Summit showcases AI advancements and customer success MCIT and Google Cloud collaboration highlighted at Summit, empowering Qatar’s government sector with trusted AI and cloud technologies for Qatar National Vision 2030. DOHA, QATAR – Today, Google Cloud hosted its second annual Google Cloud Summit in Doha, held under the patronage of His Excellency Mohammed bin […]
Partnership marks significant milestone in payment operations automation in GCC. [Dubai, 29st May 2025] – PayTic, a leading payment operations automation platform, today announced a strategic partnership with NymCard, marking PayTic’s entry into the GCC with its first strategic client. This collaboration represents a significant milestone in bringing advanced payment automation solutions to the rapidly growing Middle East […]
Doha, Qatar – Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB), Qatar’s leading digital bank, has announced the addition of Alfardan Automobiles, the exclusive and official importer for BMW in Qatar to its recently launched Auto Marketplace. This cutting-edge platform, integrated with the QIB Mobile App, revolutionizes the car buying process by digitally connecting customers with car dealers seamlessly and […]