Doha, Qatar – In a strategic move to strengthen Qatar’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and accelerate innovation, Namaa Social Incubator, one of the centers under the Qatar Foundation for Social Work, and Snoonu, Qatar’s leading technology platform, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at empowering entrepreneurs and supporting the growth of emerging businesses. The partnership reflects […]
Qatar’s Fintech Ecosystem gears up with API-Driven Banking
Doha, Qatar: Financial institutions are increasingly adopting modular platforms and application programming interface (API) based systems, enabling them to introduce new services without rebuilding core infrastructure. Speaking to The Peninsula, industry experts noted that several major banks in Qatar have begun opening their platforms to external partners and fintech providers, allowing solutions such as digital payments, […]
Ooredoo Fintech Appoints Noor Al Lawati as First Woman Country Head for Oman
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Ooredoo Fintech has announced the appointment of Noor Al Lawati as its first female Country Head for Oman, reinforcing its commitment to regional growth, local leadership, and women empowerment. An accomplished Omani professional, Noor Al Lawati brings extensive market expertise and a strong vision to drive innovation and expand financial […]
Qatar Central Bank unveils emergency liquidity measures as regional tensions mount
Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has introduced a package of precautionary measures to support the country’s financial system amid growing geopolitical tensions in the region. The central bank said its review of recent developments found Qatar’s banking sector remained resilient, with strong liquidity, capital levels well above regulatory requirements and provisions providing solid coverage against credit risk. […]
Estithmar Holding establishes Estithmar Capital for Financial Investment Management
Doha, Qatar – Estithmar Holding Q.P.S.C. announced today the establishment of its fifth group, “Estithmar Capital,” in a strategic step aimed at strengthening the company’s expansion and diversifying the sectors in which it operates. Estithmar Capital will specialize in managing financial investments, strengthening institutional governance, and operating under clear frameworks for compliance, regulation, and risk management, reflecting Estithmar […]
Mirsad AI Launches AI-Native AML Compliance for GCC Financial Institutions, Licensed with Qatar Financial Centre
Mirsad AI is the first AI-native AML compliance engine built for GCC financial institutions and regulatory authorities — and one of the first of its kind worldwide — trained on both fiat and blockchain transaction data, and registered with the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC). Why it matters now: The global AML market is valued at […]
Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) and Franklin Templeton launch Franklin Templeton Qatar Equity Fund
The initiative reflects QIA’s commitment to fostering local economic development, supporting Qatar’s equity capital market and accelerating growth in the local asset management industry through collaborations with premier global and local asset managers This is the third partnership announced as part of QIA’s Active Asset Management Initiative QIA is anchoring the fund, contributing capital in […]
Saudi Arabia’s Capital Market Authority approves Lesha Capital’s entry, boosting Lesha Bank’s regional strategy
Doha, Qatar – Lesha Bank LLC (Public) (“Lesha Bank” or the “Bank”) announced that its Saudi subsidiary, Lesha Capital, has been officially granted the Managing Investments and Operating Funds license by the Capital Market Authority (CMA) in Saudi Arabia in addition to its existing advisory license. This approval enables Lesha Capital to operate as a fully regulated […]
Qatar Development Bank and Ooredoo sign MoU to establish the “Digital & Beyond Ventures” platform
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Development Bank announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Ooredoo during the third edition of Web Summit Qatar 2026, one of the region’s leading global technology events. The MoU aims to establish the “Digital & Beyond Ventures” platform, marking a new phase in the strategic partnership between the two entities to […]
DriveWealth to advance digital investment innovation at Web Summit Qatar
The collaboration reflects Dukhan Bank’s strategic focus on advancing its digital banking offering and exploring innovative investment experiences aligned with evolving customer expectations. Doha, Qatar: Dukhan Bank has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with DriveWealth, a global financial technology company providing Brokerage-as-a-Service through cloud-based APIs, on the sidelines of Web Summit Qatar 2026. The […]
