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

Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) has added a “request payment” feature to its instant payment service. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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

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

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

Qatar-based eCommerce startup Snoonu has raised $12 million in a Series B funding round. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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Qatar Launches National AI Firm as Gulf Tech Investments Ramp Up

December 08, 2025
Qatar has established a new artificial intelligence (AI) company called Qai, joining larger Gulf nations that are channeling state resources into building domestic AI capabilities and expanding their influence in the global technology sector. The company will operate as a subsidiary of the Qatar Investment Authority, the country’s $524 billion sovereign wealth fund, according to […]

QIB Adds Request to Pay to Instant Payments Service

July 22, 2024
Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) has added a “request payment” feature to its instant payment service. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Qatar-Based Snoonu Raises $12 Million to Continue Building Super App

May 04, 2023
Qatar-based eCommerce startup Snoonu has raised $12 million in a Series B funding round. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

‘Humbled’ VCs Turn to Middle East For Funding

April 12, 2023
As funding evaporates, venture capital firms are seeking an oasis in the Middle East. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...