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Qatar Tribune
30-06-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
Doha Bank migrates credit card portfolio to Mastercard
Tribune News Network Doha Doha Bank, one of Qatar's leading banking institutions, has announced the migration of its credit card portfolio to Mastercard. The step aims to refine the cardholders' experience with premium benefits, privileges and offers by a wide network of globally renowned partners and alliances in travel, hospitality, entertainment and more. These benefits are accompanied by state of-the-art digital solutions that enhance both local and international payments in terms of speed and security. Doha Bank Group CEO Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Fahad bin Faisal Al Thani said, 'At Doha Bank, we are committed to continuing upgrading the value proposition to our esteemed customers by introducing innovative products and services that meet their evolving needs and expectations. We capitalize on our global partnerships to achieve this objective, which comprises a pillar of ourstrategic transformation vision.' Mastercard Country Manager for Qatar and Kuwait Erdem Cakar said, 'Mastercard and Doha Bank share a dedication to bringing to life seamless and secure payment solutions that make people's lives more convenient and rewarding. We are delighted to strengthen our long-term strategic collaboration to expand access to our global payments network and priceless experiences for the bank's customers.' Doha Bank Mastercard cards offer a broad range of valuable benefits on local and international purchases. These include Doha Miles points, concierge services, lounge access at over 1,200 airports worldwide, airport transfers in numerous international destinations, access to Oryx Lounges at Hamad International Airport, special offers at many of the world's most luxurious hotels and discounts on entertainment activities. Doha Bank also provides premium investment benefits to private banking customers in collaboration with Bloomberg.
Zawya
22-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Qatar: QNB and Mastercard host commercial payments forum 'Unlocking the Future of Commercial Payments'
DOHA: QNB Group alongside Mastercard, a global leader in payment technology, has successfully hosted the second edition of the Commercial Payments Forum Qatar, themed 'Unlocking the Future of Commercial Payments'. This year, the Forum welcomed a larger audience, drawing prominent corporate clients, financial leaders, and industry stakeholders to explore emerging trends, technologies, and strategies shaping the future of commercial payments. Commenting on the Forum, Senior Executive Vice President at QNB Group Retail Banking Adel Ali Al Malki, said: "We are extremely pleased with the remarkable success of this exclusive and unique Commercial Cards and Payments forum in Qatar. QNB continues to lead in bringing innovation, relevance and real value, benefiting our customers to run their businesses more efficiently. Together with Mastercard, we continue to empower businesses with future-ready solutions that enhance operational efficiency and financial agility." Country Manager for Kuwait and Qatar at Mastercard Erdem Cakar, said: "We are delighted to once again collaborate with our longstanding partners at QNB to further fuel the commercial payments landscape in Qatar. Mastercard will continue to deliver innovative payment solutions and share meaningful insights with our stakeholders as we showcase and support Qatar as a thriving economic and business hub." Two keynote sessions headlined the forum, presenting the opportunities available with Artificial Intelligence, Digital Humans, and the Metaverse, examining how these technologies are redefining the global payments landscape. They also delivered an insightful overview of global and regional macroeconomic trends, while also highlighting key microeconomic dynamics within the Qatari market. © Copyright Qatar Tribune. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Zawya
28-02-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Mastercard and Sadad in strategic deal to drive digital payments in Qatar
Qatar - The integration of Mastercard's technology with Sadad's platform will enable merchants to offer fast, seamless and secure transactions as well as convenient payment choices to customers Sadad, a leading company in online and electronic financial transactions offering multi payment solutions in Qatar, has entered into a strategic collaboration with Mastercard to introduce a new digital payment gateway platform. Through this partnership, Sadad will deploy state-of-the-art payment solutions, powered by Mastercard Gateway, to enhance the customer experience for its merchants in the market. The integration of Mastercard's technology with Sadad's platform will enable merchants to offer fast, seamless and secure transactions as well as convenient payment choices to customers. The partnership aims to evolve the market's e-commerce landscape, enabling seamless shopping experiences, higher conversion rates, and helping to reduce fraud. 'By integrating Mastercard Gateway, we are not only offering a seamless and user-friendly solution but also empowering local merchants to stay ahead in the evolving payment landscape. This collaboration will drive regional growth by enhancing the checkout experience and introducing innovative payment options that cater to today's digital-savvy consumers,' said Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed al-Thani, a board member at Sadad. Mastercard Gateway is a single touchpoint that powers payment and digital acceptance solutions across new and existing markets and channels locally and globally. Merchants benefit from support for more than 30 payment methods, while customers enjoy advanced protection from cybercrime through tokenisation, biometric recognition and 3D Secure authentication. As digital wallets and contactless payments become increasingly prevalent, equipping businesses with the right tools to meet evolving customer expectations is more critical than ever, according to Erdem Cakar, Country Manager, Qatar and Kuwait at Mastercard. 'This partnership with Sadad marks a significant milestone in our efforts to expand our reach and fuel growth for businesses. Through Mastercard Gateway, we are providing businesses with world-class payment solutions that deliver security, speed, and flexibility,' he said. © Gulf Times Newspaper 2022 Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
