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Qatar Launches National AI Firm as Gulf Tech Investments Ramp Up

Qatar Launches National AI Firm as Gulf Tech Investments Ramp Up
Qatar Launches National AI Firm as Gulf Tech Investments Ramp Up
December 08, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

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...

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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. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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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

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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. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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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. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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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. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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