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Dukhan Bank Signs MoU with Sadad and Skip Cash to Explore SME, Merchant Banking, and Payment Acceptance Collaboration

Doha, Qatar – FEBURARY 3 2026: Dukhan Bank has signed separate Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Sadad and Skip Cash, two Qatar-based payment services providers licensed by Qatar Central Bank, on the sidelines of Web Summit Qatar 2026. The MoUs establish structured frameworks to assess potential collaboration opportunities related to SME banking, merchant banking, and payment acceptance services, subject to Dukhan Bank’s internal policies, regulatory requirements, and applicable laws. Under the respective MoUs, Dukhan Bank will assess opportunities to position itself as a preferred banking partner for merchants operating on Sada

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Malaga set to welcome the FISU World University Championship Padel 2026 from 6 to 11 July

The Spanish city will welcome student-athletes from all over the world, competing in three categories: men’s, women’s and mixed. The world championship is organised by the University of Málaga in collaboration with the FIP – International Padel Federation, and comes one year after the historic recognition of padel as an official sport by FISU, the International University Sports Federation. International university padel will gather in Spain from 6 to 11 July, when Málaga will become the world capital of the sport by hosting the first FISU World University Championship Padel. Organised by the University of Málag

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SANAD – DOHA and Doha Design District Celebrate Art, Culture and Design with the Opening of "Between the Majlis and the Gallery"

Doha, Qatar – 3 February 2026: SANAD – DOHA, in collaboration with Doha Design District (DDD), opened the art exhibition ‘Between the Majlis and the Gallery’, marking two years since the founding of SANAD – DOHA and reaffirming the shared vision of both entities to position Doha as a vibrant hub for art, culture, and design. Held at SANAD – DOHA in Doha Design District at Msheireb Downtown Doha, the private evening brought together VIPs, dignitaries, members of the creative community, and key stakeholders, offering an immersive cultural experience that bridges tradition and contemporary artistic expression. The exhibition featur

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Dukhan Bank Signs Exploratory MoU with PayLater to Assess Deferred Payment Solutions

Doha, Qatar – February 4, 2026: Dukhan Bank has signed an exploratory Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with PayLater, a Qatar-based financial technology company offering deferred payment solutions, on the sidelines of Web Summit Qatar 2026. The counterparty operates as a deferred payment service provider. Any potential collaboration remains subject to regulatory approvals, Dukhan Bank’s internal policies, and applicable governance requirements. The MoU establishes a formal, non-commercial framework through which both parties will assess potential areas of collaboration related to deferred payment solutions. The exploratory discus

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Chairman Visits QIC Pavilion at Web Summit Qatar 2026

Doha, Qatar – 4 February 2026: H.E. Sheikh Hamad bin Faisal bin Thani Al Thani, Chairman of QIC, visited the company’s pavilion at Web Summit Qatar 2026. During the visit, His Excellency was briefed on the Summit’s programme, as well as QIC’s vision for shaping the future of digital services in Qatar and the wider region, as showcased through its participation at the Summit. H.E. Sheikh Hamad bin Faisal also reviewed the latest developments in the implementation of QIC’s digital strategy, along with the progress achieved to date in the company’s journey toward building the region’s first insurance-pow