With fintech industry gaining traction across the globe at lightning speed, a working group at the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) has unveiled a seven-point global policy agenda, which includes enhanced cybersecurity, sovereign support and greater co-operation between banks and fintechs.

A tourist takes a photograph at the Galle Face beach in Colombo yesterday.

British distance running great Mo Farah (centre) pictured with HE the Minister for Culture and Sport Salah bin Ghanem bin Nasser al-Ali (left) and Ooredoo Chairman HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohamed bin Saud al-Thani during the Ooredoo Doha Marathon yesterday.

Qatar Re, the reinsurance arm of the Qatar Insurance Company group, has received approvals from the regulators to open a branch in London.

Marek Hamsik scored his 116th goal in all competitions yesterday to overtake Diego Maradona as Napoli’s all-time record goalscorer and keep the Serie A leaders top for Christmas.

The Ministry of Economy and Commerce (MEC), in collaboration with Qatar Automobiles Company, has announced the recall of Mitsubishi Eclipse model of 2009 because potential corrosion may occur for the internal valve of the brake system.

Wayne Rooney scored his first goal in a Merseyside derby as his late penalty earned Everton a 1-1 draw with Liverpool yesterday.

The Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has adequate reserves to defend the Qatari riyal as its international reserves are twice the monetary base; indicating its ability to inject dollar liquidity.

Nepal’s prime minister is confident his party will win a general election being held this month - because his astrologer told him.

Innovative, dynamic and inventive. These are words that spring to mind when describing Qatar – an ambitious country with a bold and inspiring vision.

Italy’s veteran goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has eased some of his World Cup heartache by winning the Serie A Best Player of the Year award.

Question: If a witness fails to appear in the court even after court notice, what will be the consequences? I have received a notice from the court to appear as witness in a case and I am confused as to whether I should get involved in such matters. Please advise.