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Qatar - The launch of Golden Gate Ventures' $100 million Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Fund I marks an important milestone for the local startup ecosystem in Qatar. It is a venture capital fund, announced at the Qatar Economic...

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...

Qatar - Hailing from the Innovation Hub of Qatar Science and Technology Park (QSTP), Bonocle is a tech startup with a high social impact. Founded by Abdelrazek Aly and Ramy Soliman, former engineering students at Qatar University, Bonocle epitomises the power of...

Doha - In an effort to strengthen Qatar's small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the Qatar Research, Development, and Innovation (QRDI) Council, in collaboration with Qatar Development Bank (QDB) and Innovation Cafe have concluded the fifth edition of their Strategic Product...

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.

Qatar - Crowdfunding has undeniably reshaped the landscape for startups and social initiatives worldwide, offering a dynamic platform for transforming ideas into reality. Despite its widespread adoption globally, the phenomenon of crowdfunding has yet to fully take root in Qatar....

Doha - Innovation Cafe has been awarded the prestigious "Best CSR Initiative in the Non-Government Sector" at the Qatar CSR Summit. Hosted by Qatar University as part of the Qatar National 2030 Vision, the summit serves as a platform for pushing...

Doha - In a bid to give back to the community, Snoonu, one of Qatar's leading technology startups, has kicked off a series of sessions dubbed "Snoonu Talks" at Innovation Cafe. Led by the talented team behind Snoonu, these sessions aim...

Doha- In recent news, Qatar is starting to emerge as a dynamic hotspot for entrepreneurial ventures seeking to establish themselves in the heart of the Middle East. With its strategic positioning in the region, growing economy, and robust support system, Qatar...