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Doha, Qatar – Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP) recently held a unique pitching competition on a moving tram. This innovative event challenged Education City students to pitch their AI-driven business ideas in an unpredictable, high-pressure environment. The QSTP Ride...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...