{
  "id": 13470870,
  "title": "Qatari firm lands in 2026 Forbes Middle East’s ‘Fintech 50’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/qatari-firm-lands-in-2026-forbes-middle-easts-fintech-50",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-09T21:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf Times Business",
    "slug": "gulf-times-business",
    "url": "https://www.gulf-times.com/article/735424/business/qatari-firm-lands-in-2026-forbes-middle-easts-fintech-50"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Qatar-based technology firm Dibsy has been named to Forbes Middle East's 2026 'Fintech 50' list. CEO and co-founder Loyan Farah revealed that the recognition highlights the company's role in fostering local value creation and international competition. Dibsy specializes in providing digital payment infrastructure and solutions, enabling businesses to securely and efficiently manage their financial operations. The company's inclusion in the ranking aligns with Qatar National Vision 2030 and the Third National Development Strategy (NDS3) 2024–2030, which emphasize economic diversification, private-sector development, digital transformation, and innovation. Dibsy experienced a 112% growth in payment volume in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, underscoring the demand for its services. Farah stressed that the company's success is a testament to Qatar's growing strength in technology and financial services, and it aims to continue expanding its capabilities to support businesses across the country and compete on both regional and international levels.",
  "summary": "Qatari homegrown technology enterprises hold the potential to create local value while expanding their footprint across international markets, according to an industry expert.“We believe that the next...",
  "key_points": [],
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Doha News",
        "title": "Qatari fintech Dibsy enters Forbes Middle East’s 2026 Fintech 50",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/qatari-fintech-dibsy-enters-forbes-middle-easts-2026-fintech-50",
        "published": "2026-10-09T18:35:57.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}