As the second edition of Web Summit Qatar 2025 concluded, QNB Group, the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, reaffirmed its commitment to driving innovation and fostering financial technology growth through the signing of three strategic MoUs.
These agreements, signed with Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), Qatar Development Bank (QDB), and Rasmal Ventures, underscore QNB’s role in shaping the future of finance and strengthening Qatar’s position as a hub for fintech and digital transformation.
Through these MoUs, QNB is unlocking new opportunities for startups, SMEs, and technology-driven enterprises, reinforcing its position as a Catalyst for Digital Innovation.
The agreements focus on accelerating fintech adoption, promoting investment, and fostering partnerships that enable financial inclusion and economic growth.
With QFC, QNB aims to facilitate the growth of fintech firms by providing them access to banking infrastructure, supporting innovation in digital assets, tokenisation, and embedded finance.
With QDB, the bank will collaborate on initiatives that promote Qatar’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, including funding opportunities for fintech startups and alternative financing models.
And with Rasmal Ventures, QNB is creating new pathways for venture capital investment, enhancing support for high-potential startups and driving the adoption of cutting-edge financial technologies.
Speaking about the partnerships, Abdulla Mubarak al-Khalifa, Group Chief Executive Officer, QNB, said: “Our strategic collaborations at Web Summit Qatar 2025 reflect our commitment to advancing digital finance and fostering a dynamic fintech ecosystem.
“By working closely with key financial and investment partners, QNB is strengthening Qatar’s role as a global financial hub and unlocking new opportunities for entrepreneurs and businesses to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital economy.”
Web Summit Qatar 2025 provided an ideal platform for QNB to engage with global industry leaders, exchange insights, and showcase its commitment to innovation and sustainability.
Through thought leadership sessions, interactive activations, and strategic partnerships, QNB has reinforced its role as a trusted financial partner driving the next wave of banking transformation.

As the second edition of Web Summit Qatar 2025 concluded, QNB Group, the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, reaffirmed its commitment to driving innovation and fostering financial technology growth through the signing of three strategic MoUs.
