Doha: QNB Group, in collaboration with Mastercard, a global leader in payment technology, successfully hosted the second edition of the Commercial Payments Forum Qatar under the theme "Unlocking the Future of Commercial Payments." The event attracted a larger audience this year, bringing together prominent corporate clients, financial leaders, and industry stakeholders to delve into emerging trends, technologies, and strategies that are shaping the future of commercial payments.

According to Qatar News Agency, the Forum featured two keynote sessions that explored the opportunities presented by Artificial Intelligence, Digital Humans, and the Metaverse, examining their impact on the global payments landscape. These sessions also provided an overview of global and regional macroeconomic trends, highlighting key microeconomic dynamics within the Qatari market.

Adel Ali Al Malki, Senior Executive Vice President at QNB Group Retail Banking, expressed satisfaction with the forum's success, stating, "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."

Erdem Cakar, Country Manager for Kuwait and Qatar at Mastercard, also shared his enthusiasm for the partnership with QNB, commenting, "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."