Towards a Financially Inclusive Future for Qatar
Fintech Serving Humanity
Exploring the transformative impact of financial technology on Qatar's economy
This research directly supports Qatar's National Vision 2030 by promoting a knowledge-based, inclusive economy. It explores how FinTech can reduce inequality, empower women, and expand access to financial services for underserved populations.
Comprehensive review of existing literature and strategic design of research tools and methods.
Comprehensive review of existing literature and strategic design of research tools and methods.
Conducting field surveys with households and SMEs, and collecting relevant secondary data.
Advanced econometric and statistical analysis to test hypotheses and derive key insights.
Advanced econometric and statistical analysis to test hypotheses and derive key insights.
Assessment of Qatar's legal and regulatory landscape for FinTech, with policy recommendations.
Preparing reports, academic papers, and sharing results through workshops and public outputs.
Preparing reports, academic papers, and sharing results through workshops and public outputs.
Comprehensive research covering all aspects of FinTech development in Qatar
In-depth statistical modeling and econometric tools are used to uncover how FinTech adoption shapes financial inclusion and economic behavior in Qatar.
Our research investigates how FinTech affects households, SMEs, and underrepresented groups, with a strong focus on gender, religiosity, and regulatory environments.
A collaborative team of economists, legal scholars, and policy experts from Qatar University and global institutions, bringing decades of experience to FinTech research.
Leading experts in finance, economics, and technology from Qatar University and international institutions
Associate Professor
Qatar University
Lead PI, WP1 (Management), WP4
Associate Professor of Economics
Qatar University
Co-PI, WP3 (Fintech & SMEs)
Assistant Professor of Economics
Qatar University
WP2 (Fintech & Households), WP6
Assistant Professor of Law
Qatar University
WP7 (Legal & Regulatory Framework)
Associate Professor
Qatar University
WP5 (Macroeconomic Impact)
Associate Professor
Qatar University
Lead PI, WP1 (Management), WP4
Associate Professor of Economics
Qatar University
Co-PI, WP3 (Fintech & SMEs)
Assistant Professor of Economics
Qatar University
WP2 (Fintech & Households), WP6
Assistant Professor of Law
Qatar University
WP7 (Legal & Regulatory Framework)
Associate Professor
Qatar University
WP5 (Macroeconomic Impact)
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This study analyzes how financial technology is reshaping access to financial services among Qatari households, with emphasis on low-income groups, behavioral factors, and cultural acceptance.
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An in-depth analysis of how FinTech tools are improving the operational efficiency, financial access, and growth of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Qatar.
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