Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) has added a “request payment” feature to its instant payment service. The new feature, announced Monday (July 22), lets customers request a payment from...
Real-time payments continue to gain global momentum in 2024. Two new national players joined the scene in March, and others are introducing significant advancements to...
Real-time payment systems continue to see strong usage worldwide. One of the most significant developments is the European Council’s new rule to enable instant payments...
Qatar-based eCommerce startup Snoonu has raised $12 million in a Series B funding round. “A new milestone has been achieved in our unicorn journey,” Snoonu...
As funding evaporates, venture capital firms are seeking an oasis in the Middle East. Groups like Andreessen Horowitz, Tiger Global and IVP have in the...
The micromobility company Lime has launched its electric bikes and scooters in Qatar. The company said in a press release on Wednesday (Jan. 18) that...
A weak pound sterling is making London a prime target for GCC real estate investing. And there are plenty of banks in the city ready...
Facial biometrics technology is transitioning from mobile-focused to a more widely relevant authentication solution. The concept of unlocking a smartphone with facial recognition has been...
More than one million fans are expected to travel to Qatar for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 as the so-called “beautiful game’s” biggest stage kicks off...