Currency and the Banking Sector in Qatar
Currency The unit of currency is the Qatari Riyal (QAR), divided into 100 Dirhams (Dh), issued by Qatar Central Bank (QCB). It is pegged to the US dollar at a…
Qatar Central Bank and Qatar Credit Bureau
Qatar Central Bank Under Law No 13 of 2012 Qatar Central Bank and the Regulation of Financial Services, QCB is deemed an autonomous corporate body, with a capital of QAR50…
Qatar Economy
One of the main aims of Qatar National Vision 2030 is to diversify the economy and reduce dependence on the hydrocarbon industries. The country’s economy is one of the fastest-growing in…
Gem Space and C-Wallet Introduce SuperApp Innovation and Advanced Financial Services in Qatar
Gem Space Group, a global consortium focused on developing and operating the Super App Gem Space, and C-Wallet, an award-winning Fintech startup and licensed payment service provider by Qatar Central…
Amiri Diwan: Eid Al-Fitr Holiday for Government Offices, Public Companies from 19 to 27 April
On the occasion of the advent of Eid Al-Fitr, the Amiri Diwan announces that the Eid Al-Fitr holiday for government agencies and public bodies and institutions will start this Wednesday,…
Dukhan Bank Now Listed on Qatar Stock Exchange
Dukhan Bank, the third largest Islamic bank in Qatar and the fastest-growing bank in the country, successfully listed its shares on Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) this week, bringing the number…
Qatar Central Bank Unveils Commemorative Bank Notes for FIFA World Cup™
Qatar Central Bank (QCB) unveiled the commemorative banknotes for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, during a special ceremony led by QCB Governor HE Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud…
Vodafone Qatar Introduces Licensed E-Wallet ‘iPay’
Vodafone Qatar’s Infinity Payment Solutions (IPS), a separate financial entity and 100% subsidiary of Vodafone, announced the launch of iPay, Qatar’s first licensed e-wallet. Licensed by Qatar Central Bank, iPay…
The Euromoney Qatar Conference Returns to Doha this May
The Euromoney Qatar Conference returns to Doha this Sunday, 29 May at The Ritz-Carlton, Doha. Co-hosted by Qatar Central Bank, this high-level gathering of financiers and investors will chart the…
Eid Al Fitr Timings 2022
Some establishments in Qatar, both in the public and private sector, will not be operating as usual to mark this year’s celebration of Eid Al Fitr. Eid Al Fitr is…