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An Oversight That Costs Startups 12% of Monthly Income

An Oversight That Costs Startups 12% of Monthly Income

A startup recently discovered that a seemingly minor technical oversight in its registration system could lead to significant financial losses. The system did not accept names with diacritical marks, such as Björn, Étienne, and Maḥmūd. As a result, it displayed...

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How the Olympics Drive Innovation in Startups.

How the Olympics Drive Innovation in Startups.

The Olympics impact on startups has a profound effect on local ecosystems, driving both innovation and economic activity in host countries. This phenomenon has been observed in various instances, including Qatar's hosting of the 2022 FIFA World Cup and France's...

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Qatar-Based TESS Payments Selected for Visa Everywhere Initiative Finals

Qatar-Based TESS Payments Selected for Visa Everywhere Initiative Finals

Doha, Qatar – TESS Payments, a Qatar-based fintech startup, has been selected as a finalist in the CEMEA Regional Finals of the Visa Everywhere Initiative (VEI). The prestigious competition will take place on July 23 at 1:30 p.m. Gulf Standard...

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Tech Startups Flock to Qatar as QDB’s Investment Programme Surpasses 1,000 Applicants

Tech Startups Flock to Qatar as QDB’s Investment Programme Surpasses 1,000 Applicants

Qatar- In an impressive display of entrepreneurial interest, Qatar Development Bank (QDB) has seen an overwhelming response to its recently introduced Startup Qatar Investment Programme. Launched just two months ago, the initiative has already garnered over 1,000 applications from eager...

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Qatar Embraces BNPL: Insights from Approved Startups

Qatar Embraces BNPL: Insights from Approved Startups

Catch a Glimpse into Qatar's Fintech Revolution as BNPL Takes Center Stage!

In the ever-evolving landscape of fintech, Qatar embraces of Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) solutions. Led by the Qatar Central Bank's regulatory sandbox program, five startups, including Spendwisor Inc, Qaiver FinTech, PayLater, HSAB for Payment Solutions, and Mihuru, have secured approval to operate in Qatar.

Mohammed Al Delaimi, CEO of PayLater, and Allan Villages, Founder & CEO of Qaiver express their views. However, questions loom over the operation of unlicensed BNPL companies, raising concerns about fairness and compliance.

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Qatari Startup Raises $1.5 Million in Cash Investment!

Qatari Startup Raises $1.5 Million in Cash Investment!

Doha - Qatar's startup landscape hits a remarkable milestone as CWallet secures a funding of $1.5 million in-cash investment. The success story of CWallet comes with the collaborative efforts of its visionary founders, along with the support from esteemed Qatari angel investors...

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CWallet: FinTech Startup of the Year, Transforming Banking with Vision and Innovation

CWallet: FinTech Startup of the Year, Transforming Banking with Vision and Innovation

CWallet, a fintech startup headquartered in Doha, Qatar, has recently achieved a significant milestone by being awarded the prestigious title of FinTech Startup of the Year during the Qatar Entrepreneurship Awards hosted by Qatar University (QU) in partnership with Hyperthink...

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KARTY Leads Qatar's Fintech Innovation with Over $2 Million Seed Investment

KARTY Leads Qatar's Fintech Innovation with Over $2 Million Seed Investment

Innovation Cafe | Doha-Qatar As the new year unfolds, KARTY, a visionary fintech startup based in Qatar, has swiftly emerged as a subject of widespread attention following its impressive early success. Securing more than $2 million in a seed funding...

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Skipcash and Premier Fintech Forge Strategic Alliance to Revolutionize Digital Payments in Qatar

Skipcash and Premier Fintech Forge Strategic Alliance to Revolutionize Digital Payments in Qatar

In a landmark move for the fintech industry in Qatar, Skipcash, a leader in digital payment solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Premier Fintech LLC, the Middle East's first Smart POS manufacturer. This collaboration is set to support the landscape of digital transactions in the region, marking innovative technological advancement and security in financial exchanges more possible.

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