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WHITE recorded a consistent number of visitors compared to September 2022, with a 5% rise in foreign buyers thanks to the strategy and growth of the EXPO WHITE project

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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MILLAN, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- One of the most intense and dynamic editions of WHITE has just concluded, brimming with novelties that filled the schedule from September 22 to 25. Organized with the patronage of the Lombardy Region and the Municipality of Milan, with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), ICE - Agency for the Promotion of Italian Companies Abroad, and in partnership with Confartigianato Imprese.

Key Points: 
  • WHITE reaffirms its position as the leading international reference platform for women's fashion companies and a showcase for new trends.
  • Over 360 brands were presented, with a perfect balance between Italian and foreign companies (50% Italian and 50% foreign).
  • The Secret Rooms project renewed its successful format, featuring five special spaces where international emerging talents unveiled their latest collections.
  • At the Visconti Pavilion, EXPO WHITE hosted the Saudi 100 Brands project, the Fashion Commission's program that promotes fashion designers from Saudi Arabia.

WHITE recorded a consistent number of visitors compared to September 2022, with a 5% rise in foreign buyers thanks to the strategy and growth of the EXPO WHITE project

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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MILLAN, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- One of the most intense and dynamic editions of WHITE has just concluded, brimming with novelties that filled the schedule from September 22 to 25. Organized with the patronage of the Lombardy Region and the Municipality of Milan, with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), ICE - Agency for the Promotion of Italian Companies Abroad, and in partnership with Confartigianato Imprese.

Key Points: 
  • WHITE reaffirms its position as the leading international reference platform for women's fashion companies and a showcase for new trends.
  • Over 360 brands were presented, with a perfect balance between Italian and foreign companies (50% Italian and 50% foreign).
  • The Secret Rooms project renewed its successful format, featuring five special spaces where international emerging talents unveiled their latest collections.
  • At the Visconti Pavilion, EXPO WHITE hosted the Saudi 100 Brands project, the Fashion Commission's program that promotes fashion designers from Saudi Arabia.

i2c Partners with Qatari Fintech Startup KARTY to Launch Digital Visa Wallet

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Monday, February 14, 2022
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i2c Inc. , a leading provider of digital payment and banking technology, today announced its partnership with KARTY , a Qatar-based fintech providing tailored digital financial solutions to the MEA region, to launch a digital-first prepaid mobile wallet to the country.

Key Points: 
  • i2c Inc. , a leading provider of digital payment and banking technology, today announced its partnership with KARTY , a Qatar-based fintech providing tailored digital financial solutions to the MEA region, to launch a digital-first prepaid mobile wallet to the country.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220213005092/en/
    Leveraging i2cs global payments platform, Kartys mobile wallet will provide Visa-branded digital cards, enabling instant, cashless P2P transactions on the Visa network.
  • We look forward to partnering with this notable startup as they expand financial access through the region.
  • The product is fully digital, and features insights into spending habits, categorized budgeting, as well as peer-to-peer payments.

QDB's Qatar FinTech Hub Hosts Wave 3 Demo Day for its Incubator and Accelerator Programs

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022
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DOHA, Qatar, Feb. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Qatar FinTech Hub (QFTH), founded by Qatar Development Bank (QDB) to support the growth of the FinTech industry in Qatar, has announced the Wave 3 Demo Day for its flagship Incubator and Accelerator Programs, which will take place virtually on 14 February, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • DOHA, Qatar, Feb. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Qatar FinTech Hub (QFTH), founded by Qatar Development Bank (QDB) to support the growth of the FinTech industry in Qatar, has announced the Wave 3 Demo Day for its flagship Incubator and Accelerator Programs, which will take place virtually on 14 February, 2022.
  • The QFTH Demo Day is considered one of the major FinTech events in the region.
  • The Incubator and Accelerator Programs attracted FinTech entrepreneurs and startups from more than 50 countries from across the world including India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Luxembourg, Canada, and Qatar.
  • Applications are now open for Wave 4 of the QFTH Incubator and Accelerator Programs, which will focus on Next Gen Banking.

QDB's Qatar FinTech Hub Hosts Wave 3 Demo Day for its Incubator and Accelerator Programs

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022
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DOHA, Qatar, Feb. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Qatar FinTech Hub (QFTH), founded by Qatar Development Bank (QDB) to support the growth of the FinTech industry in Qatar, has announced the Wave 3 Demo Day for its flagship Incubator and Accelerator Programs, which will take place virtually on 14 February, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • DOHA, Qatar, Feb. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Qatar FinTech Hub (QFTH), founded by Qatar Development Bank (QDB) to support the growth of the FinTech industry in Qatar, has announced the Wave 3 Demo Day for its flagship Incubator and Accelerator Programs, which will take place virtually on 14 February, 2022.
  • The QFTH Demo Day is considered one of the major FinTech events in the region.
  • The Incubator and Accelerator Programs attracted FinTech entrepreneurs and startups from more than 50 countries from across the world including India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Luxembourg, Canada, and Qatar.
  • Applications are now open for Wave 4 of the QFTH Incubator and Accelerator Programs, which will focus on Next Gen Banking.

Qatar FinTech Hub, a QDB Incubator, Releases its First Global Report on the State of FinTech in Qatar and the Middle East

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Monday, October 4, 2021
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DOHA, Qatar, Oct. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Qatar FinTech Hub (QFTH), founded by Qatar Development Bank (QDB) to support the growth of the FinTech sector in Qatar, released its first ever White Paper on the state of the fast-developing FinTech industry in Qatar and MENA.

Key Points: 
  • Evidently, Qatar is emerging as a potential new home for FinTech in the region with QFTH becoming the 2nd largest FinTech venture investor in MENA in Q1 2021*.
  • This report spotlights a myriad of opportunities for the FinTech community to become part of our success story," he added.
  • The themes and solutions were curated in alignment with the Qatar FinTech Strategy, and in synergy with QCB - Sandbox.
  • Download the White Paper on: www.fintech.qa
    *According to MAGNITT FinTech Venture Report in MENA for Q1 2021.

Qatar FinTech Hub, a QDB Incubator, Releases its First Global Report on the State of FinTech in Qatar and the Middle East

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Monday, October 4, 2021
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Evidently, Qatar is emerging as a potential new home for FinTech in the region with QFTH becoming the 2nd largest FinTech venture investor in MENA in Q1 2021*.

Key Points: 
  • Evidently, Qatar is emerging as a potential new home for FinTech in the region with QFTH becoming the 2nd largest FinTech venture investor in MENA in Q1 2021*.
  • This report spotlights a myriad of opportunities for the FinTech community to become part of our success story," he added.
  • The themes and solutions were curated in alignment with the Qatar FinTech Strategy, and in synergy with QCB - Sandbox.
  • Download the White Paper on: www.fintech.qa
    *According to MAGNITT FinTech Venture Report in MENA for Q1 2021.

KiwiTech Expands Presence in Middle East, Opens Regional Office in Qatar

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021
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"The opening of our regional office in the Middle East has been a long time coming.

Key Points: 
  • "The opening of our regional office in the Middle East has been a long time coming.
  • When we started our operations in the Middle East, setting up our regional office here was always on the back of our minds," said Mohsin Syed, EVP and Chief Startup Officer of KiwiTech.
  • With the Doha office in place, KiwiTech plans to further expand its facilities in the region with offices in UAE and Saudi Arabia on the horizon.
  • Furthermore, KiwiTech has been regularly hosting the Middle East Venture Fairs over the years in the region, with the latest one held virtually on 9th August 2021.

Qatar FinTech Hub, a QDB Incubator, Hosts Demo Day for Wave 2 of its Incubator and Accelerator Programs

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
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DOHA, Qatar, June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Qatar FinTech Hub (QFTH), founded by Qatar Development Bank (QDB) to support the growth of the FinTech industry in Qatar, has announced the Demo Day for Wave 2 of its flagship Incubator and Accelerator Programs which will take place on 1stJuly 2021, virtually.

Key Points: 
  • DOHA, Qatar, June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Qatar FinTech Hub (QFTH), founded by Qatar Development Bank (QDB) to support the growth of the FinTech industry in Qatar, has announced the Demo Day for Wave 2 of its flagship Incubator and Accelerator Programs which will take place on 1stJuly 2021, virtually.
  • Doha Bank is proud to sponsor QFTH's second demo day of its Incubator and Accelerator programs.
  • QFTH is also currently gearing up for the Wave 3 of its Incubator and Accelerator Programs which will focus on 'Embedded Finance and TechFin'.
  • The second wave of the Incubator and Accelerator Programs focused on a variety of financial technology solutions in alignment with the Qatar FinTech Strategy, and in synergy with QCB - Sandbox.