QNB Group, in collaboration with Mastercard, successfully hosted the second edition of the Commercial Payments Forum under the theme “Unlocking the Future of Commercial Payments.”
This year’s edition drew a larger audience, attracting prominent corporate clients, financial leaders, and industry stakeholders. They discussed emerging trends, technologies, and strategies shaping the evolution of commercial payments.
Adel Ali Al-Malki, Senior Executive Vice President of Group Retail Banking at QNB, said the forum reflected the bank’s continued leadership in bringing innovation and value to help businesses operate more efficiently. “Together with Mastercard, we continue to empower businesses with future-ready solutions. These solutions enhance operational efficiency and financial agility,” he stated.
Khatija Haque, EEMEA Chief Economist at Mastercard, provided a comprehensive overview of global and regional macroeconomic trends. She offered a special focus on market dynamics.
A standout moment of the event was the launch announcement of QNB’s Corporate Virtual Card solution — a new digital product offering improved security, control, and transparency for corporate payments. As the first bank in the country to offer Mastercard Virtual Cards, QNB’s unveiling generated strong interest among participants.
Erdem Cakar, Country Manager for Mastercard, expressed satisfaction with the collaboration. He stated: “We are delighted to once again work with our longstanding partners at QNB to drive innovation in the commercial payments sector. Mastercard remains committed to supporting the country’s position as a thriving business and economic hub.”
