Qatar

QIB Adds Request to Pay to Instant Payments Service
QIB Adds Request to Pay to Instant Payments Service
July 22, 2024  |  Faster Payments

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...

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New Data Shows Real-Time Payments Continue Rapid Global Advance
New Data Shows Real-Time Payments Continue Rapid Global Advance
April 05, 2024  |  News

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...

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The Ten Second Rule: EU Mandates Instant Payments Availability
The Ten Second Rule: EU Mandates Instant Payments Availability
March 01, 2024  |  Real-Time Payments

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...

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Qatar-Based Snoonu Raises $12 Million to Continue Building Super App
Qatar-Based Snoonu Raises $12 Million to Continue Building Super App
May 04, 2023  |  Investments

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...

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‘Humbled’ VCs Turn to Middle East For Funding
‘Humbled’ VCs Turn to Middle East For Funding
April 12, 2023  |  Investments

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...

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Micromobility Firm Lime Debuts in Qatar
Micromobility Firm Lime Debuts in Qatar
January 18, 2023  |  Transportation

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...

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Banks Help Power Foreign Real Estate Investing in London
Banks Help Power Foreign Real Estate Investing in London
December 19, 2022  |  Real Estate

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...

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Facial Recognition Use Cases Expand Across MENA Amid Growing Demand
Facial Recognition Use Cases Expand Across MENA Amid Growing Demand
December 05, 2022  |  Biometrics

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...

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World Cup Runs Dry as Qatar Bans Booze at Stadiums
World Cup Runs Dry as Qatar Bans Booze at Stadiums
November 18, 2022  |  International

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...

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