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Qatar National Bank inks deal to enable UPI payments

by Mark Dowdall | Jul 15, 2024

Qatar National Bank has inked a deal with NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) to facilitate UPI payment acceptance across Qatar.

TerraPay partners with Al Fardan Exchange

by Mark Dowdall | Mar 8, 2024

TerraPay, a cross-border payments network, has partnered with Qatar-based fintech firm Al Fardan Exchange to advance digital cross-border remittance solutions.

MCIT launches e-payment gateway in partnership with Qatar National Bank

by Mark Dowdall | Feb 8, 2024

Qatar’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) is aiming to accelerate the shift to e-payment for digital government services.

Report: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar rank among top emerging markets in 50-country index

by Mark Dowdall | Feb 7, 2024

The United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Qatar continue to rank among the world’s top 10 emerging markets, improving or holding steady in key areas while neighbouring Oman, Bahrain and Kuwait have lost ground in the 15th annual Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index.

Qatar Islamic Bank adds e-commerce platform to mobile banking app

by Mark Dowdall | Jan 31, 2024

Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) has announced it is upgrading its mobile app with an e-commerce platform as it looks to move beyond just banking.

Qatari fintech Karty raises $2 million seed round to boost e-wallet

by Mark Dowdall | Jan 23, 2024

The latest injection of capital comes as Karty awaits final approval and licencing from the Qatar Central Bank so it can launch its e-wallet application.

Qatar National Bank rolls out virtual credit card

by Mark Dowdall | Jan 3, 2024

QNB Group has launched a new virtual card for credit card holders furthering the bank’s push to limit the use of plastic cards and encourage digital products.

Qatar’s Lesha Bank migrates to Temenos core banking platform

by Mark Dowdall | Dec 15, 2023

Lesha Bank, an investment bank based in Qatar has migrated to Temenos core banking platform to enhance its wealth management and investment banking services.

Customers in Qatar can now shop online via Amazon’s UAE hub

by Mark Dowdall | Oct 24, 2023

Amazon.ae is expanding its International Shopping experience to Qatar, allowing local customers to browse and shop products that will be shipped to them from the UAE.